Whatcom County property record for 8523 Paradise Valley Rd, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Timberland, Forest, Woodland Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 820 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (436,471 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $907 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24253 |
| Primary APN | 24253 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 820 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 436,471 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Storage Building | 555 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Account Number | 24253 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8523 PARADISE VALLEY RD |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Timberland, Forest, Woodland |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 S 1/2 SE SE-TOG WI ESMT REC AF 1053947 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHATCOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
8523 Paradise Valley Rd, timberland, forest, woodland vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2003.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1149, MAPLE FALLS, WA 98266-1149 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2030902125 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8523 Paradise Valley Rd was $907 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $907.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $97,914 Land $19,884 Building $78,030 | $372,214 Land $217,767 Building $154,447 |
| 2022 | $98,978 Land $19,849 Building $79,129 | $103,263 Land $19,867 Building $83,396 | |
| 2021 | $402.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8523 Paradise Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 22 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 40 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (2021–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · 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 8523 Paradise Valley Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 69% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 40 / 7 |
| Ziply Fiber DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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