Whatcom County property record for 747 E Buena Dr, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $502,500 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,551 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390308-361439-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390308-361439-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,732 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Patio Area | 520 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 101849 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 747 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 14 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | VISTA LA MONTE ADD NO 2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
747 E Buena Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 747 E BUENA DR, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MID-AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANNER BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211566 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 747 E BUENA DR, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9607 |
| Document Number | 20210901566 |
| Map Reference | VOL 11 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0901566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE CO INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,049.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 747 E BUENA DR, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9607 |
| Document Number | 20210901567 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0901567 |
| Name | MID-AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000904079 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0904079 |
| Name | ROSEBUD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ADDISON, TX 75001 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 747 E BUENA DR, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9607 |
| Document Number | 2180701563 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 747 E BUENA DR LYNDEN WA 982649607, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9607 |
| Document Number | 2180701563 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 701563 |
| Name | BANNER BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LYNDEN, WA 98264 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 747 E Buena Dr was $4,551.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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 | $4,551.00 | $531,147 Land $257,050 Building $274,097 | $531,147 Land $257,050 Building $274,097 |
| 2022 | $421,899 Land $129,899 Building $292,000 | $421,899 Land $129,899 Building $292,000 | |
| 2021 | $3,421.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 747 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 747 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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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