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7946 Portal Way, Custer, WA 98240 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 7946 Portal Way, Custer, WA 98240

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,595 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size5.23 acres (227,819 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$785,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill$2,433 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN400126-064364-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN400126-064364-0000
Alternative APNs
  • 118527
  • 563183

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,595 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,422 sqft
1st Floor Area2,595 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsFinished/Painted
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2017
Exterior MaterialMetal
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area227,819 sqft (5.23 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area827 sqft
Parking Spaces8 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area265 sqft
Deck Area360 sqft
Patio Area529 sqft
Storage Building480 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number118527
Street Address7946 PORTAL WAY
CityCUSTER
StateWA
Zip98240-9521
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR10A
Legal DescriptionBEAP ON NELY LI OF PACIFIC HWY 323.4 FT SELY FR INTERS WI E LI OF CO RD 54-TH NELY AT R/A TO PACIFIC HWY TO N LI OF SW NW-TH E ALG N LI OF SW NW TO INTERS R/W OF I5-TH SELY ALG SLY LI OF I5 TAP WH IS 230 FT SLY ALG NELY LI OF PACIFIC HWY TO POB-TH SW
Legal Range01
Legal Township40
Legal Section26
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBLAINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract10407

Owner

7946 Portal Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2019.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 22, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address7946 PORTAL WAY, CUSTER, WA 98240-9521
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 25, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 25, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 13, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2019703006
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateJul 25, 2019
Property Address7946 PORTAL WAY, CUSTER, WA 98240-9521
Document Number2190703006
Instrument DateJul 24, 2019
Instrument703006
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 31, 2019
Title CompanyWHATCOM LAND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$13,978.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address2347 BIRCH BAY LYNDEN RD CUSTER WA 982409702, CUSTER, WA 98240-9702

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 7946 Portal Way was $2,433.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictFerndale School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,433.00$1,301,098 Land $276,573 Building $1,024,525$1,301,098 Land $276,573 Building $1,024,525
2022$776,391 Land $213,161 Building $563,230$970,215 Land $265,655 Building $704,560
2021$6,553.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 7946 Portal Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 7946 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPERCIE ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION
private · serves 250 people · EPA ID WA5367020
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2023
Lead1 ppb (2020–2022)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Ziply Fiber.

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