Whatcom County property record for 8549 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 4.55 acres (198,198 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $6,200 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,861 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400115-494049-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400115-494049-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,668 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 198,198 sqft (4.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 189491 |
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| Street Address | 8549 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 | N 1/2 OF E 660 FT OF S 660 FT OF SE SE-EXC R/W FOR CO RD NO 54 (VALLEY VIEW RD) LY ALG ELY LI THEREOF-EXC S 31 FT OF E 315 FT THEREOF AS MEAS PERPENDICULAR TO S-E LINES |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 8549 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage E MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANNER BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20212950 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000802950 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8549 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000202117 |
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| Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0202117 |
| Name | E MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8549 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Document Number | 0000802950 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0802950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $104.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8549 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Document Number | 2190803203 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 803203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,071.60 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8549 VALLEY VIEW RD CUSTER WA 982409233, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Document Number | 2190803204 |
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| Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 803204 |
| Name | BANNER BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WALLA WALLA, WA 99362 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 25, 2049 |
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 | $3,861.00 | $515,254 (+15.92%) Land $228,369 Building $286,885 | $515,254 (+15.92%) Land $228,369 Building $286,885 |
| 2022 | $444,490 Land $197,005 Building $247,485 | $444,490 Land $197,005 Building $247,485 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · 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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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