Whatcom County property record for 8599 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 4.76 acres (207,346 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,480 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400115-494081-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400115-494081-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,978 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 207,346 sqft (4.76 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 682 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Wood Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Storage Building | 576 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 116237 |
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| Street Address | 8599 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 | E 660 FT OF SE SE-EXC S 660 FT-EXC N 330 FT THEREOF-LESS RD |
| 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 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 W BAKERVIEW RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9320 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026041304 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1990204000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8599 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9233 |
| Document Number | 0000001304 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.1304 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $533,785.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 W BAKERVIEW RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9320 |
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 | $3,480.00 (+34.16%) | $461,022 (+15.92%) Land $230,003 Building $231,019 | $461,022 (+15.92%) Land $230,003 Building $231,019 |
| 2022 | $397,707 Land $198,415 Building $199,292 | $397,707 Land $198,415 Building $199,292 | |
| 2021 | $2,594.00 |
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 |
| 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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