Whatcom County property record for 8508 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,176 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 4.32 acres (188,615 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,753 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65450 |
| Primary APN | 65450 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,534 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 598 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 188,615 sqft (4.32 acres) |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Storage Building | 640 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 65450 |
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| Street Address | 8508 VALLEY VIEW RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | S 5 ACRES OF W 1/2 W 1/2 SW-LESS RD-SUBJ TO FERNDALE PIPELINE REC AF 900601075 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
8508 Valley View Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8508 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8508 Valley View Rd was $5,753.
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 | $5,753.00 | $746,408 Land $331,616 Building $414,792 | $746,408 Land $331,616 Building $414,792 |
| 2022 | $603,139 Land $231,392 Building $371,747 | $603,139 Land $231,392 Building $371,747 | |
| 2021 | $4,057.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8508 Valley View Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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.
Wildfire risk around 8508 Valley View 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CITY OF BLAINE serves 6,800 people · EPA ID WA5307300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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