Whatcom County property record for 7578 Bruce Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 844 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 558467 |
| Primary APN | 558467 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 844 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Account Number | 58820 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7578 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 NLY 82 FT OF SLY 164 FT OF FOL DESC TR IN LOTS 10-11-12 BLK 9-NLY 86 FT OF LOTS 1-2-3 BLK 16 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF CUSTER |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 10407 |
7578 Bruce Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17312 SE 185TH ST, WA |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-0600883 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 7578 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Document Number | 2190200180 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 200180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,851.22 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7578 BRUCE RD CUSTER WA 982409510, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Document Number | 2190200181 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 200181 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SAUSALITO, CA 94965 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 3, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7578 Bruce Rd was $2,953.
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 | $2,953.00 | $383,234 Land $223,100 Building $160,134 | $383,234 Land $223,100 Building $160,134 |
| 2022 | $166,668 Land $70,934 Building $95,734 | $217,797 Land $92,694 Building $125,103 | |
| 2021 | $1,697.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7578 Bruce Rd 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 7578 Bruce Rd 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 | 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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