Whatcom County property record for 8517 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,999 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 4.55 acres (198,198 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,200 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,129 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400115-496018-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400115-496018-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,999 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,327 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,531 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 198,198 sqft (4.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | 344 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 190003 |
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| Street Address | 8517 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 1/2 OF E 660 FT OF S 660 FT OF SE SE-EXC R/W FOR CO RD 54 (VALLEY VIEW RD) LY ALG ELY LI THEREOF-EXC R/W LI FOR CO RD 62 (LOOMIS TRAIL RD) LY ALG S LI THEREOF-TOG WI S 31 FT OF E 315 FT AS MEAS PERPENDICULAR TO S-E LI OF TR DAF-N 1/2 OF E 660 FT OF |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
8517 Valley View Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8517 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI WASHINGTON FED'L SVGS |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212950 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000802950 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8517 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Document Number | 2180200246 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 200246 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,350.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 8517 VALLEY VIEW RD CUSTER WA 982409233, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Document Number | 2180200247 |
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| Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 200247 |
| Name | WASHINGTON FED'L SVGS |
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| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98101 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8517 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Document Number | 2180400089 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 400089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9,350.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 8517 VALLEY VIEW RD CUSTER WA 982409233, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8517 Valley View Rd was $9,129.
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 | $9,129.00 | $1,222,681 Land $228,316 Building $994,365 | $1,222,681 Land $228,316 Building $994,365 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8517 Valley View Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8517 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 |
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