Whatcom County property record for 738 E Buena Dr, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $386,500 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,882 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 569445 |
| Primary APN | 569445 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 569445 |
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| Street Address | 738 E BUENA DR |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2A |
| Legal Description | VISTA LA MONTE ADD NO 2 LOT 16 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | VISTA LA MONTE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
738 E Buena Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 738 E BUENA DR, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-0303729 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 738 E BUENA DR, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9607 |
| Document Number | 2200303729 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 303729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,189.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 738 E BUENA DR LYNDEN WA 982649607, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9607 |
| Document Number | 2200303730 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 303730 |
| Name | BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 738 E Buena Dr was $4,882.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,882.00 | $557,108 Land $257,050 Building $300,058 | $557,108 Land $257,050 Building $300,058 |
| 2022 | $460,529 Land $129,899 Building $330,630 | $460,529 Land $129,899 Building $330,630 | |
| 2021 | $3,732.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 738 E Buena Dr 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 738 E Buena 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 95% of the US · lower than 97.1% 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 | POLE ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 1,960 people · EPA ID WA5368350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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