Whatcom County property record for 7729 Ham Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 8.81 acres (383,764 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,385 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400128-364032-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400128-364032-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,674 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 383,764 sqft (8.81 acres) |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 118808 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7729 HAM RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10A |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF E 1/2 SW SE LY SLY OF 70 FT STRIP CONV GREAT NORTHERN RR CO UNDER AF 964614-LESS RD-DITCH |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 10407 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of December 30, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 624, CUSTER, WA 98240-0624 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20191001417 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000299 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 7729 HAM RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9545 |
| Document Number | 0001200299 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-1200299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7729 HAM RD, 7729, CUSTER, WA 98240-9545 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7729 HAM RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9545 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 7729 HAM RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9545 |
| Document Number | 2191001417 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1001417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,816.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | PO BOX 624 CUSTER WA 982400624, CUSTER, WA 98240-0624 |
| Document Number | 2191001418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1001418 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-9750 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 9, 2049 |
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 | $4,385.00 (+16.68%) | $581,116 (+15.92%) Land $257,994 Building $323,122 | $581,116 (+15.92%) Land $257,994 Building $323,122 |
| 2022 | $501,307 Land $222,562 Building $278,745 | $501,307 Land $222,562 Building $278,745 | |
| 2021 | $3,758.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 75 / 20 |
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