741 River Rd, Lynden, WA 98264 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 741 River Rd, Lynden, WA 98264

Property Summary

Property TypeFarm - Dairy
Details8 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size21.9 acres (953,964 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$510,600 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$2,486 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN563984

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN563984
Alternative APNs
  • 400235 245296 0000
  • 127269

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,386 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,848 sqft
2nd Floor Area660 sqft
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area953,964 sqft (21.9 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area220 sqft
Deck Area378 sqft
Storage Building1,320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemWood Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number563984
Street Address741 RIVER RD
CityLYNDEN
StateWA
Zip98264-9441
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy
Local Zoning CodeAG
Legal DescriptionTHAT PTN OF GOVT LOT 3 LY E OF C/L OF FISHTRAP CREEK-EXC PTN DAF-BEAP 121 FT WLY OF NE COR OF GOVT LOT 3-TH IN A WLY DIRECTIO
Legal Range02
Legal Township40
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionFISHTRAP CREEK
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionLYNDEN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract10301

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address741 RIVER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9441
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 17, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019-0802181
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateAug 16, 2019
Property Address741 RIVER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9441
Document Number2190802181
Instrument DateAug 15, 2019
Instrument802181
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$9,093.68
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address741 RIVER RD LYNDEN WA 982649441, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9441

Mortgage

Document Number2190802182
DateAug 16, 2019
Instrument802182
Lender
NameSEATTLE'S BEST MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBELLEVUE, WA 98005
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 15, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictLynden School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,486.00 (+21.92%)$307,852 (+43.57%) Land $66,564 Building $241,288$764,600 (+68.98%) Land $523,312 Building $241,288
2022$214,430 Land $57,324 Building $157,106$452,486 Land $295,380 Building $157,106
2021$2,039.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayYes
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1983–2026)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2026 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Dec 2025 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
Pogozone powered by Neubeam
Fixed Wireless
75 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
25 / 3

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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