Whatcom County property record for 8540 Bender Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,393 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,925 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23842 |
| Primary APN | 23842 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,393 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,393 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,393 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,393 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Patio Area | 290 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 23842 |
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| Street Address | 8540 BENDER RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-1000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS100 |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF S 1/2 SW SW DAF-BEG AT NW COR OF S 1/2 SW SW-TH E 191.5 FT-TH S 145 FT-TH W 191.5 FT-TH N 145 FT TO POB- LESS RDS |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 10303 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8540 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8540 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1000 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 20211004726 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1004726 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $3,925.00 (+33.46%) | $518,767 (+31.92%) Land $300,108 Building $218,659 | $518,767 (+31.92%) Land $300,108 Building $218,659 |
| 2022 | $393,243 Land $153,434 Building $239,809 | $393,243 Land $153,434 Building $239,809 | |
| 2021 | $2,941.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 202 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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