Whatcom County property record for 8576 Bender Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 3,010 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (36,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $226,900 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,502 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 493366 |
| Primary APN | 493366 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,010 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,010 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 36,155 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 708 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 640 sqft |
| Storage Building | 593 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 493366 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8576 BENDER RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-1041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS100 |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF SW SW DAF-BEG 251.25 FT S OF NW COR OF SW SW-TH E 270 FT-TH S 151.25 FT-TH W 270 FT-TH N 151.25 FT TO POB-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 10303 |
8576 Bender Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8576 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2120102559 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8576 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1041 |
| Document Number | 2171103178 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 8576 BENDER RD LYNDEN WA 982641041, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1041 |
| Document Number | 2171103178 |
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| Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1103178 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 27, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8576 Bender Rd was $5,502.
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 | $5,502.00 | $727,177 Land $341,031 Building $386,146 | $727,177 Land $341,031 Building $386,146 |
| 2022 | $540,160 Land $162,459 Building $377,701 | $540,160 Land $162,459 Building $377,701 | |
| 2021 | $4,038.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8576 Bender Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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.
The area around 8576 Bender Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 374 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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