Whatcom County property record for 8512 Bender Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $153 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400316-018020-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400316-018020-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,606 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 726 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 128407 |
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| Street Address | 8512 BENDER RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-1002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS100 |
| Legal Description | BEG 142 FT N OF SW COR OF SW 1/4-TH N 46 FT-TH E 315 FT-TH S 46 FT-TH W TO POB-LESS RD-BEG 188 FT N OF SW COR OF SW 1/4 TH N 88 FT-TH E 315 FT-TH S 88 FT-TH W TO BEG-EXC W 175 FT THEREOF-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 10303 |
8512 Bender Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8512 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8512 Bender Rd was $153 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $153.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $577,055 Land $341,031 Building $236,024 | $577,055 Land $341,031 Building $236,024 |
| 2022 | $97,500 Land $35,100 Building $62,400 | $371,163 Land $162,459 Building $208,704 | |
| 2021 | $208.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8512 Bender Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1990 · Severe Storms & 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 8512 Bender 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 |
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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 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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