Whatcom County property record for 710 16th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,109 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,605 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 494071 |
| Primary APN | 494071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,109 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,211 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 898 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 293 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 494071 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 710 16TH ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-6319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS7.2 |
| Legal Description | BELLINGHAM BAY LAND CO'S FIRST ADD TO FAIRHAVEN-S 1/2 OF LOT 6-LOTS 7-8 BLK 40 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLINGHAM BAY LAND CO'S 1ST/F |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| 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.
The current owner of 710 16th St acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 710 16TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-6319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2008 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 2120203391 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 710 16th St was $8,605.
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 | $8,605.00 | $1,052,165 Land $604,500 Building $447,665 | $1,052,165 Land $604,500 Building $447,665 |
| 2022 | $1,056,080 Land $610,572 Building $445,508 | $1,056,080 Land $610,572 Building $445,508 | |
| 2021 | $7,553.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 710 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 710 16th St 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 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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