Whatcom County property record for 5700 Sand Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 5,497 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 6.09 acres (265,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,999 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3904201200250000 |
| Primary APN | 3904201200250000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,497 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,330 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 4,664 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 265,280 sqft (6.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 53096 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 3904201200250000 |
| Street Address | 5700 SAND RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-7522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT A EDIE'S SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 15 SHORT PLATS PG 90 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDIE'S SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10702 |
5700 Sand Rd, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 28640, BELLINGHAM, WA 98228-0640 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5700 Sand Rd was $10,999.
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 | $10,999.00 | $1,426,960 Land $287,182 Building $1,139,778 | $1,426,960 Land $287,182 Building $1,139,778 |
| 2022 | $887,121 Land $79,285 Building $807,836 | $1,162,451 Land $354,615 Building $807,836 | |
| 2021 | $6,163.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5700 Sand Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5700 Sand Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MOUNT BAKER WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 500 people · EPA ID WA5356500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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