Whatcom County property record for 7555 Bruce Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,977 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 569822 |
| Primary APN | 569822 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,406 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 569822 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7555 BRUCE RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 PETERSON'S SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 3 SHORT PLATS PG 4 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERSON'S SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 | 7555 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-0402424 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 7555 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Document Number | 2200402424 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 402424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,805.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 7555 BRUCE RD CUSTER WA 982409510, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2200402425 |
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| Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 402425 |
| Name | UMPQUA BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | VANCOUVER, WA 98660 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2050 |
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 | $3,977.00 (+45.2%) | $516,078 (+45.7%) Land $272,182 Building $243,896 | $516,078 (+45.7%) Land $272,182 Building $243,896 |
| 2022 | $354,195 Land $144,190 Building $210,005 | $354,195 Land $144,190 Building $210,005 | |
| 2021 | $2,739.00 |
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 |
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| 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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