Whatcom County property record for 8565 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,202 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 5.09 acres (221,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,067 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 70449 |
| Primary APN | 70449 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,202 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,101 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,101 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 221,720 sqft (5.09 acres) |
| Deck Area | 335 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 70449 |
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| Street Address | 8565 CUSTER SCHOOL RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF SE SE DAF-BEAP ON ELY LI 664 FT N OF SE COR-TH S 89 DEG 16'30\ W PAR TO SLY SEC LI 662.23 FT-TH N 00 DEG 11'25\ W |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 322, CUSTER, WA 98240-0322 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $3,067.00 (+21.18%) | $397,921 (+6.8%) Land $308,280 Building $89,641 | $397,921 (+6.8%) Land $308,280 Building $89,641 |
| 2022 | $372,577 Land $181,779 Building $190,798 | $372,577 Land $181,779 Building $190,798 | |
| 2021 | $2,531.00 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 | 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Ziply Fiber.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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