Whatcom County property record for 7554 Bruce Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,532 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $319,280 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,859 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400135-443367-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400135-443367-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,532 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,796 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Storage Building | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 123589 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7554 BRUCE RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR2 |
| Legal Description | CITY OF CUSTER-LOTS 10-11-12 BLK 16 DAF-BEAP 595.6 FT S FR INTERS OF C/L OF CO RD 221 WI C/L OF MAIN ST-TH 30 FT E TO NW COR OF SD LD-TH E 159 FT-TH S PAR WI SD CO RD 127 FT-TH W 159 FT-TH N ALG E SIDE OF CO RD 127 FT TO POB |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF CUSTER |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 10407 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7554 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008201670 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001920 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 7554 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Document Number | 0001201920 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1201920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 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 | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 7554 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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 | $4,859.00 (-0.88%) | $662,697 (+4.19%) Land $223,100 Building $439,597 | $662,697 (+4.19%) Land $223,100 Building $439,597 |
| 2024 | $4,902.00 (+28.26%) | $636,018 (+28.07%) Land $250,000 Building $386,018 | $636,018 (+28.07%) Land $250,000 Building $386,018 |
| 2022 | $496,632 Land $113,292 Building $383,340 | $496,632 Land $113,292 Building $383,340 | |
| 2021 | $3,822.00 |
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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