Whatcom County property record for 686 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Rescue) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,312 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.809 acres (35,262 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,187 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 104016 |
| Primary APN | 104016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 5,312 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 5,312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 35,262 sqft (0.809 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 104016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 686 CHUCKANUT DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98229-8931 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Rescue) |
| Local Zoning Code | RR5A |
| Legal Description | CHUCKANUT ADD TO BELLINGHAM DIV NO 2-THAT PTN OF LOT 3 BLK 2A DAF-BEG AT MOST NLY COR OF LOT 3-TH SLY ALG W LI OF LOT 3 ALG C |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHUCKANUT ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 1202 |
The current owner of 686 Chuckanut Dr acquired it in February 2009.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2050 LAKE WHATCOM BLVD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-2754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 2090200307 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Chuckanut Dr was $6,187 with an additional exemption.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,187.00 Additional exemption filed | $691,763 Land $206,271 Building $485,492 | $691,763 Land $206,271 Building $485,492 |
| 2022 | $529,617 Land $139,150 Building $390,467 | $529,617 Land $139,150 Building $390,467 | |
| 2021 | $19.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 686 Chuckanut Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1990–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1996 · Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides,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.
Wildfire risk around 686 Chuckanut Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 71% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 60 / 5 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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