Whatcom County property record for 7964 Portal Way, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 5.57 acres (242,629 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,750 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400126-043376-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400126-043376-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 242,629 sqft (5.57 acres) |
| Storage Building | 864 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Account Number | 118520 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7964 PORTAL WAY |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10A |
| Legal Description | TR IN SW NW DAF-BEAP 30 FT E-200 FT S OF NW COR OF SW NW SD PT BEING ON E LI OF HAYNIE RD-RUNNING TH S PAR TO W SEC LI 240 FT M/L TO NLY LI OF R/W OF PSH 1-TH SELY ALG SD R/W OF PSH 1 223.4 FT-TH NELY AT R/A TO SD HWY 200 FT-TH SELY PAR TO SD HWY 100 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 10407 |
7964 Portal Way is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3022 EDENS AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-1420 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000703283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7964 Portal Way was $2,750, up 1.3% from the year before.
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 | $2,750.00 (+1.29%) | $319,994 (-9.18%) Land $268,400 Building $51,594 | $319,994 (-9.18%) Land $268,400 Building $51,594 |
| 2024 | $2,715.00 | $352,356 Land $300,762 Building $51,594 | $352,356 Land $300,762 Building $51,594 |
| 2022 | $340,072 Land $281,622 Building $58,450 | $340,072 Land $281,622 Building $58,450 | |
| 2021 | $2,303.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7964 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 7964 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | PERCIE ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 250 people · EPA ID WA5367020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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