Whatcom County property record for 8317 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 9.82 acres (427,759 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,300,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $16,931 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400224-510328-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400224-510328-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 427,759 sqft (9.82 acres) |
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| Account Number | 125822 |
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| Street Address | 8317 GUIDE MERIDIAN RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9739 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | CSR |
| Legal Description | LOT B VAN ZANTENS INC SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2040901443-EXC PTN TO STATE FOR HWY DESC AF 2070604920 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN ZANTENS INC SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10301 |
8317 Guide Meridian Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2023.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of December 30, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 528, LYNDEN, WA 98264-0528 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232377 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002376 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8317 GUIDE MERIDIAN RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9739 |
| Document Number | 0000502376 |
| Map Reference | AF 2070604920 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0502376 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8317 GUIDE MERIDIAN RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9739 |
| Document Number | 0000502377 |
| Map Reference | AF 2040901443 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0502377 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $51,392.50 |
| 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 | PO BOX 528, LYNDEN, WA 98264-0528 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8317 Guide Meridian Rd was $16,931.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Lynden City |
| Unified School District | Lynden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,931.00 | $2,300,744 Land $2,300,744 | $2,300,744 Land $2,300,744 |
| 2022 | $262,434 Land $262,434 | $2,430,335 Land $2,430,335 | |
| 2021 | $2,363.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8317 Guide Meridian Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1983–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 8317 Guide Meridian 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | LYNDEN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 20,062 people · EPA ID WA5349150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Dec 2023 |
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| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 179 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.
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