Whatcom County property record for 8487 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 4.52 acres (196,891 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,471 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48489 |
| Primary APN | 48489 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 196,891 sqft (4.52 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Account Number | 48489 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8487 CUSTER SCHOOL RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | E 660 FT OF NE NE-EXC S 1008.09 FT THEREOF-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 529, CUSTER, WA 98240-0529 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2041005349 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $1,471.00 (+22.79%) | $190,893 (+61.18%) Land $190,893 | $190,893 (+61.18%) Land $190,893 |
| 2022 | $118,438 Land $118,438 | $118,438 Land $118,438 | |
| 2021 | $1,198.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Ziply Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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