Whatcom County property record for 8528 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
| Square Footage | 1,429 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 484,823 sqft (11.1 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 420 sqft |
| Last Sale | $897,500 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,463.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 587740 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,429 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,429 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,066 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 1,066 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Exterior Material | Combination Exterior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete Foundation |
| Roof Material | Metal Roof |
| Lot Area | 484,823 sqft (11.1 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 894 sqft Deck |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 264 sqft Patio |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft Porch |
| Storage Building | 220 sqft Storage Building |
| Heating System | Solar Heating |
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| Account Number | 102244 |
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| Street Address | 8528 CUSTER SCHOOL RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9221 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 375 FT OF SW SW-LESS RD-SUBJ TO SMITH CONSERVATION ESMT AF 1981204593 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Minor Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 587740
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 158 S FOREST ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5810 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 15, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone Second Mortgage SMITH FAMILY TRUST |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 0001001942 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000101069 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8528 CUSTER SCHOOL RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9221 |
| Document Number | 0000101069 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0101069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 158 S FOREST ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5810 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8528 CUSTER SCHOOL RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9221 |
| Document Number | 0001001942 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-1001942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,035.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6007 PACIFIC HEIGHTS DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8577 |
| Document Number | 0001001943 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-1001943 |
| Name | SMITH FAMILY TRUST |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Oct 27, 2030 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,463.00 (+62.75%) | $838,609 (+42.72%) Land $373,059 Building $465,550 | $838,609 (+42.72%) Land $373,059 Building $465,550 |
| 2022 | $587,584 Land $268,974 Building $318,610 | $587,584 Land $268,974 Building $318,610 | |
| 2021 | $3,971.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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