Whatcom County property record for 7598 Portal Way, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,382 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,969 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400135-550423-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400135-550423-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 3,382 sqft Gross Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 3,382 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Balcony Area | 33 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Solar |
| Account Number | 123639 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7598 PORTAL WAY |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9536 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | STC |
| Legal Description | CITY OF CUSTER ALL LOT 1-WLY 45 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 12-EXC NLY 50 FT THEREOF-TOG WI VAC ALLEY ABTG- LESS RD-EXC ANY PTN LY SWLY OF HWY |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF CUSTER |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 10407 |
7598 Portal Way, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2001.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 365, CUSTER, WA 98240-0365 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2001802813 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7598 Portal Way was $1,969, up 6% from the year before.
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 | $1,969.00 (+6.03%) | $257,383 (+6.8%) Land $149,247 Building $108,136 | $257,383 (+6.8%) Land $149,247 Building $108,136 |
| 2024 | $1,857.00 | $240,987 Land $138,000 Building $102,987 | $240,987 Land $138,000 Building $102,987 |
| 2022 | $177,751 Land $81,618 Building $96,133 | $177,751 Land $81,618 Building $96,133 | |
| 2021 | $1,405.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7598 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 7598 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 |
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