Whatcom County property record for 686 Sylvia Dr, Point Roberts, WA 98281
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1955 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 548487 |
| Primary APN | 548487 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Deck Area | 322 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Account Number | 548487 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 686 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 LOT 16-TOG WI UNDIV INT IN LANES-ALLEYS-DRIVES-RESERVE A |
| Legal Range | 53 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRYSTAL WATER BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | POINT ROBERTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
686 Sylvia Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2018.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3832 MOUNTAIN HWY |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2005 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 2180101766 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 686 SYLVIA DR, POINT ROBERTS, WA 98281-8413 |
| Document Number | 2180101766 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 101766 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Sylvia Dr was $3,150.
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 | $3,150.00 | $411,276 Land $267,630 Building $143,646 | $411,276 Land $267,630 Building $143,646 |
| 2022 | $349,879 Land $220,000 Building $129,879 | $349,879 Land $220,000 Building $129,879 | |
| 2021 | $2,683.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 686 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 686 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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