Whatcom County property record for 7599 Bruce Rd, Custer, WA 98240 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,453 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,606 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage May 2022 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 546421 |
| Primary APN | 546421 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,453 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,093 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 360 sqft |
| Basement Area | 976 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 976 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Deck Area | 518 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 546421 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7599 BRUCE RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG 35 FT W-35 FT S FR INTERS OF CTR OF MAIN ST-CTR OF FIRST ST CUSTER-TH S 150 FT-TH W 135 FT-TH N 150 FT-TH E 135 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2088 |
| Census Tract | 10407 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 546421
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 21, CUSTER, WA 98240-0021 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| May 05, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LINDA ZEMLER |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KEVIN ELMORE MINOR |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-1002983 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 7599 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000801526 |
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| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0801526 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 7599 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000500515 |
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| Date | May 05, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0500515 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2042 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 7599 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Document Number | 2171002983 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1002983 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,036.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | PO BOX 21 CUSTER WA 982400021, CUSTER, WA 98240-0021 |
| Document Number | 2171002984 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1002984 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 25, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 7599 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Document Number | 2170603803 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3050 MAIN ST CUSTER WA 982409524, CUSTER, WA 98240-9524 |
| Document Number | 2170603803 |
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| Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 603803 |
| Name | LINDA ZEMLER |
|---|---|
| Address | 104 GROVER ST, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1409 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 7599 BRUCE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Document Number | 2170201314 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7599 BRUCE RD CUSTER WA 982409510, CUSTER, WA 98240-9510 |
| Document Number | 2170201314 |
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| Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201314 |
| Name | KEVIN ELMORE MINOR |
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| Address | 3426 ONION CREEK DR, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,606.00 (+26.5%) | $597,635 (+26.39%) Land $223,100 Building $374,535 | $597,635 (+26.39%) Land $223,100 Building $374,535 |
| 2022 | $472,835 Land $102,993 Building $369,842 | $472,835 Land $102,993 Building $369,842 | |
| 2021 | $3,641.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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