Whatcom County property record for 700 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $504,750 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,652 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 534368 |
| Primary APN | 534368 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,062 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,062 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 114 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 18 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 534368 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 700 DONOVAN AVE |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-7317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS5.0 |
| Legal Description | FAIRHAVEN LAND CO'S 2ND ADD TO FAIRHAVEN LOTS 10-11 BLK 129 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRHAVEN LAND |
| Legal Block | 129 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
700 Donovan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 DONOVAN AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-7317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-0900201 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 700 Donovan Ave was $7,652.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Municipality | Bellingham City |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,652.00 | $935,718 Land $490,000 Building $445,718 | $935,718 Land $490,000 Building $445,718 |
| 2022 | $753,200 Land $335,070 Building $418,130 | $753,200 Land $335,070 Building $418,130 | |
| 2021 | $5,386.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 700 Donovan Ave 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 700 Donovan Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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