5974 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 5974 Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98226

Property Summary

Property Type	Grocery, Supermarket
Details	2,388 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.34 acres (14,810 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$460,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,974 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`390319-010356-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`390319-010356-0000`
Alternative APNs	`103144` `586717` `25245`

Interior

Building Area	2,388 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	2,388 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Exterior Material	Concrete Block
Lot Area	14,810 sqft (0.34 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area
Canopy	330 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	103144
Street Address	5974 GUIDE MERIDIAN
City	BELLINGHAM
State	WA
Zip	98226-9720
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Grocery, Supermarket
Local Zoning Code	R5A
Legal Description	N 100 FT OF S 124.50 FT OF TR DAF-W 209 FT OF GOVT LOT 2-EXC N 125 FT-EXC S 815.5 FT THEREOF-LESS RD-EXC PTN TO STATE FOR HWY DESC AF 2030201352
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	39
Legal Section	19
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Township / Civil Division	FERNDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	10701

Owner

5974 Guide Meridian, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2021.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 28400, BELLINGHAM, WA 98228-0400
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 22, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FERNANDO ORTIZALVAREZ
Jun 30, 2020	Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional with PMI C & M PROPS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20213234
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 14, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0001200373
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2021
Property Address	5974 GUIDE MERIDIAN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9720
Document Number	0001103234
Instrument Date	Nov 3, 2021
Instrument	2021-1103234
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2023
Title Company	WHATCOM LAND TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$7,365.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 28400, BELLINGHAM, WA 98228-0400

Mortgage

Document Number	0001103235
Date	Nov 22, 2021
Instrument	2021-1103235

Lender

Name	FERNANDO ORTIZALVAREZ
Type	Private Party

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	108 Months
Due	Nov 15, 2030

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2020
Property Address	5974 GUIDE MERIDIAN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9720
Document Number	2200604864
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2020
Instrument	604864
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$4,805.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	1200 DUPONT ST #1B BELLINGHAM WA 982253100, 1B, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-3100

Mortgage

Document Number	2200604865
Date	Jun 30, 2020
Instrument	604865

Lender

Name	C & M PROPS LLC
Address	3052 NORTHSHORE RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-7827

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jun 29, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5974 Guide Meridian was $3,974.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Whatcom County
Unified School District	Meridian School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,974.00	$457,226 Land $222,068 Building $235,158	$457,226 Land $222,068 Building $235,158
2022		$313,271 Land $167,478 Building $145,793	$313,271 Land $167,478 Building $145,793
2021	$2,376.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5974 Guide Meridian in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5974 Guide Meridian is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	DEER CREEK WATER ASSOC. private · serves 2,000 people · EPA ID WA5318418
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2023
Lead	4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Ziply Fiber.

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