Whatcom County property record for 5601 E 23rd Pl, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,196 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 5.15 acres (224,334 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,678 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Apr 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81041 |
| Primary APN | 81041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,451 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 745 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 224,334 sqft (5.15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 505 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 81041 |
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| Street Address | 5601 E 23RD PL |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 ZBW SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 20 SHORT PLATS PG 37 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | ZBW SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5601 E 23RD PL, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000201144 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39032 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5601 E 23RD PL, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9571 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 20210104626 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0104626 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5601 E 23RD PL, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9571 |
| Document Number | 2180500460 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE AND CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 5601 E 23RD PL BELLINGHAM WA 982269571, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9571 |
| Document Number | 2180500460 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 500460 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 3, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Mount Baker School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,678.00 (+26.49%) | $988,895 (+12.34%) Land $282,876 Building $706,019 | $988,895 (+12.34%) Land $282,876 Building $706,019 |
| 2022 | $880,296 Land $336,577 Building $543,719 | $880,296 Land $336,577 Building $543,719 | |
| 2021 | $6,070.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1983–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 40 / 7 |
| Ziply Fiber DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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