Whatcom County property record for 715 40th St, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,979 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.399 acres (17,398 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,819 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 541585 |
| Primary APN | 541585 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,979 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,979 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,090 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,398 sqft (0.399 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 541585 |
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| Street Address | 715 40TH ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98229-3024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS20.0 |
| Legal Description | COOK'S ADD TO FAIRHAVEN LOTS 11 THRU 16 BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | COOK'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 715 40TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-3024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2170503011 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 715 40TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-3024 |
| Document Number | 2170503011 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 503011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 715 40TH ST BELLINGHAM WA 982293024, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-3024 |
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 | $7,819.00 (+69.79%) | $956,124 (+44.56%) Land $303,050 Building $653,074 | $956,124 (+44.56%) Land $303,050 Building $653,074 |
| 2022 | $661,413 Land $275,502 Building $385,911 | $661,413 Land $275,502 Building $385,911 | |
| 2021 | $4,605.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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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 347 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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