Whatcom County property record for 8478 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,419 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 3.51 acres (152,896 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,424 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Nov 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400123-020501-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400123-020501-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,419 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,019 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,419 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 152,896 sqft (3.51 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 118064 |
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| Street Address | 8478 VALLEY VIEW RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 HOLLY SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 13 SHORT PLATS PG 95-SUBJ TO FERNDALE PIPELINE-EXC PTN TO CO FOR RD AF 1543740 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLY SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8478 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9423 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 15, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTH COAST CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8478 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9423 |
| Document Number | 0000001185 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261185 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $1,010.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 8478 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9423 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8478 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 20211100479 |
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| Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1100479 |
| Name | NORTH COAST CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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 | $4,424.00 (+31%) | $570,926 (+14.44%) Land $317,159 Building $253,767 | $570,926 (+14.44%) Land $317,159 Building $253,767 |
| 2022 | $498,878 Land $205,018 Building $293,860 | $498,878 Land $205,018 Building $293,860 | |
| 2021 | $3,377.00 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · 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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
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