Whatcom County property record for 715 E Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $188,471 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,590 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31723 |
| Primary APN | 31723 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 460 sqft |
| Basement Area | 508 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 508 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Storage Building | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 31723 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 715 E CHESTNUT ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-5103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PRMIXO |
| Legal Description | NEW WHATCOM-THAT PTN OF LOTS 9-10 BLK 113 DAF-BEG ON NELY LI OF CHESTNUT ST 41 2/3 FT SE OF SELY LI OF ALLEY IN SD BLK-RUNNIN |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW WHATCOM |
| Legal Block | 113 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
The current owner of 715 E Chestnut St bought it in January 2003.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4784 NETTLE LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9749 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2030101124 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 715 E Chestnut St was $4,590.
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 | $4,590.00 | $561,292 Land $256,074 Building $305,218 | $561,292 Land $256,074 Building $305,218 |
| 2022 | $481,715 Land $219,769 Building $261,946 | $481,715 Land $219,769 Building $261,946 | |
| 2021 | $3,483.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 715 E Chestnut 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.
The area around 715 E Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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