Whatcom County property record for 7585 Portal Way, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Farm Supply & Equipment |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,968 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,717 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76576 |
| Primary APN | 76576 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 3,968 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 3,968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 488 sqft |
| Canopy | 704 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Account Number | 76576 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7585 PORTAL WAY |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9532 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Farm Supply & Equipment |
| Local Zoning Code | STC |
| Legal Description | CITY OF CUSTER-THAT PTN OF SE NE DAF-BEAP ON E SEC LI 100 FT NELY AS MEAS AT R/A FR BNSF RR CO'S (FORMERLY GREAT NORTHERN RR |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF CUSTER |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 10407 |
The current owner of 7585 Portal Way bought it in August 2002.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7585 PORTAL WAY UNIT B, B, CUSTER, WA 98240-9532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020805200 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7585 Portal Way was $1,717.
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 | $1,717.00 | $222,794 (-) Land $154,700 Building $68,094 | $222,794 (-) Land $154,700 Building $68,094 |
| 2024 | $1,717.00 | $222,794 Land $154,700 Building $68,094 | $222,794 Land $154,700 Building $68,094 |
| 2022 | $149,102 Land $90,360 Building $58,742 | $149,102 Land $90,360 Building $58,742 | |
| 2021 | $1,060.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7585 Portal Way 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.
The area around 7585 Portal Way has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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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