Whatcom County property record for 8615 Paradise Valley Rd, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 5.11 acres (223,027 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,702 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 556483 |
| Primary APN | 556483 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 223,027 sqft (5.11 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Storage Building | 70 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Account Number | 556483 |
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| Street Address | 8615 PARADISE VALLEY RD |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-8200 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 N 1/2 N 1/2 SE SE-TOG WI ESMT REC AF 1087558 |
| 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 |
8615 Paradise Valley Rd, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8475 PARADISE VALLEY RD, SUMAS, WA 98295 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-1100350 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8615 PARADISE VALLEY RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-8200 |
| Document Number | 2181100350 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1100350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,429.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6235 ELM CIR MAPLE FALLS WA 982668220, MAPLE FALLS, WA 98266-8220 |
| Document Number | 2181100351 |
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| Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1100351 |
| Name | MARK & SHAUNA BECKWITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 8666 DELTA LINE RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9618 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 4, 2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8615 Paradise Valley Rd was $1,702, up 74% from the year before.
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 | $1,702.00 (+74.03%) | $183,679 (+47.76%) Land $164,947 Building $18,732 | $183,679 (+47.76%) Land $164,947 Building $18,732 |
| 2024 | $978.00 | $124,312 Land $105,580 Building $18,732 | $124,312 Land $105,580 Building $18,732 |
| 2022 | $57,677 Land $57,677 | $57,677 Land $57,677 | |
| 2021 | $749.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8615 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 8615 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 68% 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 |
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