Whatcom County property record for 679 River Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Farm - Dairy |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 27 acres (1,176,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,565 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 70481 |
| Primary APN | 70481 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,624 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,176,120 sqft (27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,760 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 70481 |
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| Street Address | 679 RIVER RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9441 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF GOVT LOT 2 LY S OF RD-SUBJ TO ESMT TO STATE DEPT OF GAME REC AF 790225 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 10301 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 679 RIVER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-0801359 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Lynden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,565.00 (+15.58%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $193,806 (+17.67%) Land $82,180 Building $111,626 | $794,696 (+22.18%) Land $534,510 Building $260,186 |
| 2022 | $164,698 Land $51,930 Building $112,768 | $650,437 Land $404,270 Building $246,167 | |
| 2021 | $1,354.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1983–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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: 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 75 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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