Whatcom County property record for 8481 Double Ditch Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,323 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $377,500 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,509 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 482428 |
| Primary APN | 482428 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,323 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,476 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 847 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 731 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 67 sqft |
| Deck Area | 105 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 482428 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8481 DOUBLE DITCH RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9792 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS100 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 ARNIE'S PLACE SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 1981002086 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARNIE'S PLACE SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 10301 |
8481 Double Ditch Rd is held in a trust since November 2023.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2100603220 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001101465 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8481 DOUBLE DITCH RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9792 |
| Document Number | 0001101465 |
| Map Reference | AF 1981002086 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-1101465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2023 |
| 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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| Relationship | Living Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8481 Double Ditch Rd was $5,509.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $5,509.00 | $728,091 Land $300,108 Building $427,983 | $728,091 Land $300,108 Building $427,983 |
| 2022 | $590,441 Land $145,762 Building $444,679 | $590,441 Land $145,762 Building $444,679 | |
| 2021 | $4,408.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8481 Double Ditch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2002–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 8481 Double Ditch Rd is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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