Whatcom County property record for 609 Baker St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Industrial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,878 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,520 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Sale Dec 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 552434 |
| Primary APN | 552434 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,878 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,878 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 880 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 552434 |
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| Street Address | 609 BAKER ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | LIL |
| Legal Description | BEG ON S LI OF BAKER ST 1385.6 FT ELY FR E LI OF MERIDIAN ST MEAS ALG SLY LI OF BAKER ST-TH S 89 DEG 35'00\ E ALG S LI OF BAK |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, APN 552434, as of May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 PARK PLZ STE 550, 550, IRVINE, CA 92614-2594 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 09, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN NCS |
| Dec 08, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FFW HOLDINGS LLC |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 09, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 09, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-0400696 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 09, 2025 |
| Property Address | 609 BAKER ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Document Number | 0000400696 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2023-1101563 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 01, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0400696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN NCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1425 4TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101-2263 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1 PARK PLZ STE 550, 550, IRVINE, CA 92614-2594 |
| Mail Care Of | LINCAGE LOGISTICS |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 609 BAKER ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001200519 |
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| Date | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-1200519 |
| Name | FFW HOLDINGS LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98101 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 609 BAKER ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Document Number | 2180601817 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 601817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $26,705.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 609 BAKER ST BELLINGHAM WA 98225, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll as of May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Municipality | Bellingham City |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,520.00 (+44.14%) | $430,460 (+5.58%) Land $430,460 | $430,460 (+5.58%) Land $430,460 |
| 2022 | $407,722 Land $407,722 | $407,722 Land $407,722 | |
| 2021 | $2,442.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 530730004013, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 95% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies, Radiate Holdings, Verizon.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system WA5305600, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION serves 141,127 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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