Whatcom County property record for 701 12th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,491 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56494 |
| Primary APN | 56494 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,104 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 56494 |
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| Street Address | 701 12TH ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-6210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS7.2 |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF BELLINGHAM LOTS 11-12 BLK 18-TOG WI VAC S 10 FT EASTON AVE ABTG LOT 12 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF BELLINGHAM |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 1102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Hill Historic District listed 2010 · 498 contributing resources · NRIS 09001296 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 12TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-6210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $7,491.00 (+14.79%) | $915,930 (+0.36%) Land $604,500 Building $311,430 | $915,930 (+0.36%) Land $604,500 Building $311,430 |
| 2022 | $912,607 Land $595,680 Building $316,927 | $912,607 Land $595,680 Building $316,927 | |
| 2021 | $6,526.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 | 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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 475 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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