Whatcom County property record for 8249 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,706 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 39 acres (1,703,196 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,331 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 537880 |
| Primary APN | 537880 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,706 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 853 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 853 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,703,196 sqft (39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 537880 |
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| Street Address | 8249 VALLEY VIEW RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NE SE-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 10410 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 537880
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 8249 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTHWEST FARM CREDIT SERVICES PCA |
| Feb 08, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
| Nov 08, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LEADERONE FIN'L |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 08, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 08, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-0200486 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8249 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8249 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9408 |
| Document Number | 0000802435 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0802435 |
| Name | NORTHWEST FARM CREDIT SERVICES PCA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SPOKANE, WA 99224 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2027 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8249 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9408 |
| Document Number | 0000200486 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0200486 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,410.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8249 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9408 |
| Document Number | 0000200487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0200487 |
| Name | BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8249 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9408 |
| Document Number | 2191101854 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 08, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8249 VALLEY VIEW RD CUSTER WA 982409408, CUSTER, WA 98240-9408 |
| Document Number | 2191101854 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1101854 |
| Name | LEADERONE FIN'L |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8249 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9408 |
| Document Number | 2170100998 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 09, 2016 |
| Instrument | 100998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,715.60 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8249 VALLEY VIEW RD CUSTER WA 982409408, CUSTER, WA 98240-9408 |
| Document Number | 2170100999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 100999 |
| Name | EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BELLEVUE, WA 98006 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 09, 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 | $5,331.00 (-13.67%) | $691,731 (+15.92%) Land $469,372 Building $222,359 | $691,731 (+15.92%) Land $469,372 Building $222,359 |
| 2022 | $596,731 Land $404,910 Building $191,821 | $596,731 Land $404,910 Building $191,821 | |
| 2021 | $6,175.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 15 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Declaration Networks Group | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 40 / 7 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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