Whatcom County property record for 7780 Portal Way, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,102 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,268 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78756 |
| Primary APN | 78756 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,102 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,682 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 598 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,728 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 78756 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7780 PORTAL WAY |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10A |
| Legal Description | BEAP ON NELY LI OF PACIFIC HWY 304.8 FT NWLY OF PT OF INTERS OF S LI OF NW SW SE-NELY LI OF PACIFIC HWY-TH NWLY ALG NELY LI O |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 10407 |
7780 Portal Way is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7780 PORTAL WAY, CUSTER, WA 98240-9520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7780 Portal Way was $4,268.
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 | $4,268.00 | $553,794 Land $208,822 Building $344,972 | $553,794 Land $208,822 Building $344,972 |
| 2022 | $571,156 Land $207,420 Building $363,736 | $571,156 Land $207,420 Building $363,736 | |
| 2021 | $3,869.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7780 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.
Wildfire risk around 7780 Portal Way 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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