Whatcom County property record for 617 E Laurel Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 8.8 acres (383,328 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,494 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390320-152215-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390320-152215-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,688 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,784 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 383,328 sqft (8.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Storage Building | 432 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 103422 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 E LAUREL RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF W 12 ACRES OF NE SW LY NLY OF LI DAF-BEG AT SEC CTR-TH N 88 DEG 4100 W ALG E-W SEC C/L 943 FT-TH S 01 DEG 0900 W 873 FT TO TPOB OF SD LI-TH S 57 DEG 1146 W 470.98 FT M/L TO W LI OF NE SW-LESS RDS |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
617 E Laurel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FOURTH LEAF LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000463 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 617 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9728 |
| Document Number | 20210500463 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0500463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 617 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9728 |
| Document Number | 20210500464 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0500464 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 617 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9728 |
| Document Number | 2180101797 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 617 E LAUREL RD BELLINGHAM WA 982269728, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9728 |
| Document Number | 2180101797 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 101797 |
| Name | FOURTH LEAF LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 619 E LAUREL RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9728 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 E Laurel Rd was $6,494.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,494.00 | $766,485 Land $430,625 Building $335,860 | $766,485 Land $430,625 Building $335,860 |
| 2022 | $673,987 Land $359,982 Building $314,005 | $673,987 Land $359,982 Building $314,005 | |
| 2021 | $5,209.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 E Laurel Rd 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 617 E Laurel 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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