Whatcom County property record for 71 Windward Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,815 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,559 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 370405-064245-0000 |
| Primary APN | 370405-064245-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,815 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,247 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,583 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 28660 |
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| Street Address | 71 WINDWARD DR |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98229-7951 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR3 |
| Legal Description | SUDDEN VALLEY DIV 12 LOT 63 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUDDEN VALLEY DIV 12 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 808 |
71 Windward Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 WINDWARD DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7951 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 71 WINDWARD DR, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7951 |
| Document Number | 2171102133 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1102133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,751.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 71 WINDWARD DR BELLINGHAM WA 982297951, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7951 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Windward Dr was $6,559.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,559.00 | $727,024 Land $188,298 Building $538,726 | $727,024 Land $188,298 Building $538,726 |
| 2022 | $621,270 Land $160,908 Building $460,362 | $621,270 Land $160,908 Building $460,362 | |
| 2021 | $4,683.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Windward Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 71 Windward 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% 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 | LWWSD - SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM serves 10,028 people · EPA ID WA5395910 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 302 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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