Whatcom County property record for 5849 Sand Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.48 acres (64,469 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $235,280 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,161 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 506011 |
| Primary APN | 506011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 666 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 888 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
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| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 64,469 sqft (1.48 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 506011 |
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| Street Address | 5849 SAND RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9557 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | TR IN E 1/2 NE SE DAF-BEAP WHERE E LI OF 20 ACRE TR INTERS N LI OF BELLINGHAM-NORTHERN RR CO R/W-TH N ALG E LI OF SD TR 521 F |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Tract | 521 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| 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 | 5849 SAND RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9557 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2130803652 |
| 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 | $4,161.00 (+47.14%) | $539,839 (+32.88%) Land $250,753 Building $289,086 | $539,839 (+32.88%) Land $250,753 Building $289,086 |
| 2022 | $406,264 Land $189,475 Building $216,789 | $406,264 Land $189,475 Building $216,789 | |
| 2021 | $2,828.00 |
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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