Whatcom County property record for 678 Sylvia Dr, Point Roberts, WA 98281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1999 |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $374,280 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,261 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 507178 |
| Primary APN | 507178 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 744 sqft |
| Storage Building | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 507178 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 678 SYLVIA DR |
| City | POINT ROBERTS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98281-8413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR2 |
| Legal Description | CRYSTAL WATER BEACH LOTS 17-18-TOG WI UNDIV INT IN LANES- ALLEYS-DRIVES-RESERVE A-SUBJ TO COVENANT TO BIND PROPERTIES AF 1990 |
| Legal Range | 53 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRYSTAL WATER BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | POINT ROBERTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
The current owner of 678 Sylvia Dr bought it in October 2013.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3989 13TH AVE W |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2131001084 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 678 Sylvia Dr was $4,261.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Blaine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,261.00 | $556,388 Land $316,290 Building $240,098 | $556,388 Land $316,290 Building $240,098 |
| 2022 | $477,087 Land $260,000 Building $217,087 | $477,087 Land $260,000 Building $217,087 | |
| 2021 | $3,985.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 678 Sylvia Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 units insured incl. 32 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2006–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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.
Wildfire risk around 678 Sylvia Dr 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | POINT ROBERTS WATER DISTRICT NO 4 serves 1,440 people · EPA ID WA5395750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Whidbey Telephone DSL | 25 / 3 |
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