Whatcom County property record for 5685 Bench Ln, Everson, WA 98247
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,294 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 4.55 acres (198,198 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $148,272 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,959 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49575 |
| Primary APN | 49575 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,294 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 302 sqft |
| Attic Area | 302 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
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| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 198,198 sqft (4.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 714 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 615 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 49575 |
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| Street Address | 5685 BENCH LN |
| City | EVERSON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98247-9476 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BENCHLAND ESTATES SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 27 SHORT PLATS PG 11 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENCHLAND ESTATES SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5685 BENCH LN, EVERSON, WA 98247-9476 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000903211 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39042 |
| 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 | $6,959.00 (+21.3%) | $902,835 (+9.34%) Land $240,717 Building $662,118 | $902,835 (+9.34%) Land $240,717 Building $662,118 |
| 2022 | $825,735 Land $315,045 Building $510,690 | $825,735 Land $315,045 Building $510,690 | |
| 2021 | $5,737.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 44 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 44 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2021–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · 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 | 0.02% 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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