Whatcom County property record for 7531 Bruce Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,045 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,963 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 98096 |
| Primary APN | 98096 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,045 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 900 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 98096 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7531 BRUCE RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR2 |
| Legal Description | TR IN W 1/2 E 1/2 DAF-BEAP 855 FT S-35 FT W FR A GAS PIPE MARKING INTERS OF MAIN ST WI FIRST ST CUSTER-TH W 450 FT-TH S AT R/ |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2088 |
| Census Tract | 10407 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7531 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 7531 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Document Number | 2181002523 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 7531 BRUCE RD CUSTER WA 982409510, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Document Number | 2181002523 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1002523 |
| Name | PEOPLES BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2048 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,963.00 (+33.52%) | $514,273 (+17.65%) Land $273,610 Building $240,663 | $514,273 (+17.65%) Land $273,610 Building $240,663 |
| 2022 | $437,122 Land $169,068 Building $268,054 | $437,122 Land $169,068 Building $268,054 | |
| 2021 | $2,968.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | Custer Water Association private · serves 365 people · EPA ID WA5317050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2021 |
| Lead | 4 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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Ziply Fiber.
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