Whatcom County property record for 8553 Paradise Valley Rd, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 936 sqft |
| Lot Size | 8 acres (348,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,159 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 87200 |
| Primary APN | 87200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Other |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 348,480 sqft (8 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Account Number | 87200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8553 PARADISE VALLEY RD |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-8201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 S 1/2 SE SE-EXC ELY 2 ACRES THEREOF-TOG WI ESMT REC AF 1079683 |
| 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 |
8553 Paradise Valley Rd, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8553 PARADISE VALLEY RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-8201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8553 Paradise Valley Rd was $2,159.
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 | $2,159.00 | $232,974 Land $195,827 Building $37,147 | $232,974 Land $195,827 Building $37,147 |
| 2022 | $140,634 Land $92,861 Building $47,773 | $140,634 Land $92,861 Building $47,773 | |
| 2021 | $1,169.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8553 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 8553 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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