Whatcom County property record for 8198 Van Buren Rd, Everson, WA 98247
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,894 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 3.48 acres (151,589 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,500 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,339 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 519626 |
| Primary APN | 519626 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,894 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,310 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 584 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 151,589 sqft (3.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Patio Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 519626 |
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| Street Address | 8198 VAN BUREN RD |
| City | EVERSON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98247-9289 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | TR IN SW SE DAF-BEAP 70 RODS N OF SW COR OF SE 1/4-TH N TO NW COR OF SW SE-TH E 53.5 RODS-TH S TAP 70 RODS N OF S SW SE LI-TH |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
8198 Van Buren Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8198 VAN BUREN RD, EVERSON, WA 98247-9289 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-1102330 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8198 Van Buren Rd was $5,339.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,339.00 | $576,870 Land $332,706 Building $244,164 | $576,870 Land $332,706 Building $244,164 |
| 2022 | $481,407 Land $310,192 Building $171,215 | $481,407 Land $310,192 Building $171,215 | |
| 2021 | $4,073.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8198 Van Buren Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 126 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 131 units insured incl. 5 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 123 (2020–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 123 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8198 Van Buren Rd 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 | 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 | HAMPTON WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 54 people · EPA ID WA5330800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from CITY OF EVERSON |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
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