Whatcom County property record for 688 E St, Blaine, WA 98230
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 4,274 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,109 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage May 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 410131-169128-0000 |
| Primary APN | 410131-169128-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,274 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,506 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,058 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,860 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Patio Area | 275 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 187268 |
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| Street Address | 688 E ST |
| City | BLAINE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98230-5130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM6.0 |
| Legal Description | CAINS FIRST ADD TO BLAINE LOTS 17-18 BLK 8-TOG WI VAC N 20 FT E STREET ABTG AS VAC ORD 1430 7/1975-SUBJ TO COVENANT TO BIND PROPERTIES AS DESC AF 2020-0101665 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAINS FIRST ADD TO BLAINE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-18 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 10409 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2115 EVENING STAR LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-4164 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HERITAGE SOUTHEAST BANK |
| May 12, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| May 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211919 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001918 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 688 E ST, BLAINE, WA 98230-5130 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001205474 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-1205474 |
| Name | HERITAGE SOUTHEAST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OLYMPIA, WA 98507 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 688 E ST, BLAINE, WA 98230-5130 |
| Document Number | 0000501918 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 33 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0501918 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2010 HARKSELL RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9786 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 688 E ST, BLAINE, WA 98230-5130 |
| Document Number | 0000501919 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 33 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0501919 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3006 WINDTREE CT, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-5937 |
| Document Number | 0000501920 |
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| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0501920 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Municipality | Blaine City |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Blaine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,109.00 (+705.84%) | $758,139 (-3.67%) Land $156,954 Building $601,185 | $758,139 (-3.67%) Land $156,954 Building $601,185 |
| 2022 | $787,014 Land $140,000 Building $647,014 | $787,014 Land $140,000 Building $647,014 | |
| 2021 | $634.00 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 96% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BLAINE serves 6,800 people · EPA ID WA5307300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 262 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Northwest Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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