Whatcom County property record for 709 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 4.73 acres (206,039 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $132,370 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,954 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90058 |
| Primary APN | 90058 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,416 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,416 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 206,039 sqft (4.73 acres) |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Deck Area | 627 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,296 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 90058 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 709 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9781 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 ZIMMERMAN SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 7 SHORT PLATS PG 39-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 960405017 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ZIMMERMAN SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 90058
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9781 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010401662 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,954.00 (+41.96%) | $650,787 (+17.89%) Land $354,589 Building $296,198 | $650,787 (+17.89%) Land $354,589 Building $296,198 |
| 2022 | $552,022 Land $308,585 Building $243,437 | $552,022 Land $308,585 Building $243,437 | |
| 2021 | $4,194.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 530730001012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 37 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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