Whatcom County property record for 656 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 4.73 acres (206,474 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $148,272 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,935 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36253 |
| Primary APN | 36253 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor Area | 432 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 936 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 206,474 sqft (4.73 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft Porch |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 36253 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 656 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9782 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 SE SE SW-LESS RD-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 960305087-SUBJ TO BNDRY LI AGRMT REC AF 1981202599 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 36253
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 28208, BELLINGHAM, WA 98228-0208 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1990604943 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian 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 | $5,935.00 (+35.01%) | $677,222 (+19.24%) Land $354,775 Building $322,447 | $677,222 (+19.24%) Land $354,775 Building $322,447 |
| 2022 | $567,952 Land $309,194 Building $258,758 | $567,952 Land $309,194 Building $258,758 | |
| 2021 | $4,396.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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