Whatcom County property record for 79 Cascade Ln, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,138 sqft · built 2008 |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $299,270 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,138 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2016 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 495981 |
| Primary APN | 495981 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,138 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Basement Area | 564 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 564 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Deck Area | 214 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|
| Account Number | 495981 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 CASCADE LN |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98229-7709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR3 |
| Legal Description | SUDDEN VALLEY DIV 16 LOT 153 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUDDEN VALLEY DIV 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 153 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 808 |
The current owner of 79 Cascade Ln bought it in May 2012.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 CASCADE LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Last Sale | May 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
|---|---|
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2120503825 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 79 CASCADE LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7709 |
| Document Number | 2170101994 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 79 CASCADE LN BELLINGHAM WA 982297709, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-7709 |
| Document Number | 2170101994 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 101994 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MONROE, LA 71203 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Cascade Ln was $4,138.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,138.00 | $462,624 Land $136,944 Building $325,680 | $462,624 Land $136,944 Building $325,680 |
| 2022 | $395,330 Land $117,024 Building $278,306 | $395,330 Land $117,024 Building $278,306 | |
| 2021 | $3,033.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Cascade Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 79 Cascade Ln 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 | None beyond 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 | LWWSD - SOUTH SHORE WATER SYSTEM serves 10,028 people · EPA ID WA5395910 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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