Whatcom County property record for 8189 Birch Terrace Pl, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 560 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.44 acres (62,726 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,445 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 565619 |
| Primary APN | 565619 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 560 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 62,726 sqft (1.44 acres) |
| Storage Building | 560 sqft |
| Account Number | 40899 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8189 BIRCH TERRACE PL |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | BIRCH TERRACE LOT 20 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCH TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 10410 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8189 BIRCH TERRACE PL, CUSTER, WA 98240-9411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2191001687 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000300403 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Property Address | 8189 BIRCH TERRACE PL, CUSTER, WA 98240-9411 |
| Document Number | 0000300403 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 14&15 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0300403 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8189 BIRCH TERRACE PL, CUSTER, WA 98240-9411 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8189 BIRCH TERRACE PL, CUSTER, WA 98240-9411 |
| Document Number | 2191001687 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1001687 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,942.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1252 BEACH AVE MARYSVILLE WA 982703620, MARYSVILLE, WA 98270-3620 |
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 | $1,445.00 (+90.13%) | $187,504 (+3.25%) Land $174,526 Building $12,978 | $187,504 (+3.25%) Land $174,526 Building $12,978 |
| 2022 | $181,602 Land $168,624 Building $12,978 | $181,602 Land $168,624 Building $12,978 | |
| 2021 | $760.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 9 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.
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 | 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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