Whatcom County property record for 601 12th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,156 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $961 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 370201-136438-0000 |
| Primary APN | 370201-136438-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,156 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,438 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,386 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 580 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 246 sqft |
| Deck Area | 123 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 15942 |
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| Street Address | 601 12TH ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-6122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS7.2 |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF BELLINGHAM LOTS 11-12 BLK 17-TOG WI VAC 10 FT ADAMS ST ABTG LOT 12 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF BELLINGHAM |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Hill Historic District listed 2010 · 498 contributing resources · NRIS 09001296 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
601 12th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 12TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-6122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 12th St was $961 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Municipality | Bellingham City |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $961.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $1,436,072 Land $604,500 Building $831,572 | $1,436,072 Land $604,500 Building $831,572 |
| 2022 | $582,465 Land $193,600 Building $388,865 | $1,407,884 Land $595,680 Building $812,204 | |
| 2021 | $3,237.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 12th St 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 risk around 601 12th St 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 475 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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