Whatcom County property record for 5657 E 23rd Pl, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,698 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 5.15 acres (224,334 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,884 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 123045 |
| Primary APN | 123045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,698 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 486 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,073 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,073 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 224,334 sqft (5.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 685 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Deck Area | 316 sqft |
| Patio Area | 636 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 123045 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5657 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 1 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 | 1 |
| 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 | PO BOX 52, DEMING, WA 98244-0052 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2031205345 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $6,884.00 (+27.81%) | $886,669 (+13.6%) Land $278,829 Building $607,840 | $886,669 (+13.6%) Land $278,829 Building $607,840 |
| 2022 | $780,545 Land $310,842 Building $469,703 | $780,545 Land $310,842 Building $469,703 | |
| 2021 | $5,386.00 |
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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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