Whatcom County property record for 8043 Dean Dr, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,431 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,578 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $267,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,781 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Sep 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 544954 |
| Primary APN | 544954 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,431 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,431 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,578 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 544954 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8043 DEAN DR |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | CEDAR-LYN LOT 19-EXC OIL-MIN RTS AS RES AF 1078743 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDAR-LYN |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10407 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 544954
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8043 DEAN DR, CUSTER, WA 98240-9790 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCING CORP |
| Sep 06, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTH COAST CU |
| Oct 03, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
| Sep 06, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF PACIFIC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 06, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 06, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 09, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-0900536 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8043 DEAN DR, CUSTER, WA 98240-9790 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL AGENCY SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8043 DEAN DR, CUSTER, WA 98240-9790 |
| Document Number | 0000301483 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0301483 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCING CORP |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | AURORA, CO 80014 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8043 DEAN DR, CUSTER, WA 98240-9790 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000900355 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0900355 |
| Name | NORTH COAST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8043 DEAN DR, CUSTER, WA 98240-9790 |
| Document Number | 2191001168 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 03, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8043 DEAN DR CUSTER WA 982409790, CUSTER, WA 98240-9790 |
| Document Number | 2191001168 |
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| Date | Oct 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1001168 |
| Name | BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 08, 2034 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 06, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8043 DEAN DR, CUSTER, WA 98240-9790 |
| Document Number | 2170900536 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 01, 2017 |
| Instrument | 900536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,757.60 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8043 DEAN DR CUSTER WA 982409790, CUSTER, WA 98240-9790 |
| Document Number | 2170900537 |
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| Date | Sep 06, 2017 |
| Instrument | 900537 |
| Name | BANK OF PACIFIC |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 05, 2047 |
| Document Number | 2170900538, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 06, 2017 |
| Instrument | 900538 |
| Name | HOUSING FIN AUTH |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 2ND AVE # 2700, SEATTLE, WA 98104-3601 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 05, 2047 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,781.00 (+31.38%) | $488,475 (+30.86%) Land $223,100 Building $265,375 | $488,475 (+30.86%) Land $223,100 Building $265,375 |
| 2022 | $373,273 Land $149,808 Building $223,465 | $373,273 Land $149,808 Building $223,465 | |
| 2021 | $2,878.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
Based on FCC filings for 68 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CEDAR LYNN WATER ASSOC private · serves 116 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 2.37 mg/L (2015–2017) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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