Whatcom County property record for 7553 Torch Pl, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Orchard (Fruit, Nut) |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 828 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 10.6 acres (461,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $622 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400233-474427-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400233-474427-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 828 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 461,736 sqft (10.6 acres) |
| Storage Building | 720 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 127183 |
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| Street Address | 7553 TORCH PL |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-7718 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Orchard (Fruit, Nut) |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 NE-EXC W 20 ACRES-EXC E 32 ACRES-EXC W 150 FT OF N 250 FT OF E 60 ACRES THEREOF-EXC PTN DAF-TR IN NE 1/4 DAF-BEG AT INTERS OF S LI OF NE 1/4 WI W LI OF E 32 ACRES OF NE 1/4-TH W 264 FT ON S LI OF NE 1/4-TH N 1320 FT-TH E 264 FT-TH S 1320 FT TO |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 10301 |
7553 Torch Pl, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1395 WILLEYS LAKE RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9759 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002600 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 7553 TORCH PL, FERNDALE, WA 98248-7718 |
| Document Number | 0000302600 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0302600 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7553 Torch Pl was $622.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Lynden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $622.00 | $486,328 Land $457,815 Building $28,513 | $486,328 Land $457,815 Building $28,513 |
| 2022 | $82,442 Land $38,074 Building $44,368 | $254,360 Land $209,992 Building $44,368 | |
| 2021 | $767.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7553 Torch Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1983–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 7553 Torch Pl is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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