Whatcom County property record for 8620 Bender Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,983 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $659,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,808 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400316-012170-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400316-012170-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,983 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,621 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,519 sqft |
| Basement Area | 464 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 464 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 622 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 666 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 128401 |
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| Street Address | 8620 BENDER RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-1004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS100 |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF NW SW DAF-BEG AT SW COR OF NW SW-TH N ALG W LI 275 FT TO TPOB-TH N TAP 412 FT S OF INTERS OF SD C/L WI C/L OF FISHTRAP CREEK-TH E 200 FT-TH S TAP DUE E OF POB-TH W TO POB-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | FISHTRAP CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 10303 |
8620 Bender Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of June 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8620 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HOUSEAMP LOANS INC |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SPRING EQ LLC |
| May 22, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOAN STORE |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026051915 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001005125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8620 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001000981 |
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| Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1000981 |
| Name | HOUSEAMP LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Address | POULSBO, WA 98370 |
| Term | 11 Months |
|---|---|
| Due | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8620 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000306037 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0306037 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8620 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | WASHINGTON MORTGAGE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8620 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1004 |
| Document Number | 0000701884 |
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| Date | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0701884 |
| Name | SPRING EQ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLINT, MI 48501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8620 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1004 |
| Document Number | 0000001915 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,089,810.20 |
| 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 | 8620 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1004 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000001916, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026051916 |
| Name | LOAN STORE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8620 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1004 |
| Document Number | 0001102256 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1102256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,628.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8620 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-1004 |
| Document Number | 0001102257 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1102257 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8620 Bender Rd was $4,808.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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 | $4,808.00 | $660,806 Land $327,390 Building $333,416 | $660,806 Land $327,390 Building $333,416 |
| 2022 | $494,412 Land $153,434 Building $340,978 | $494,412 Land $153,434 Building $340,978 | |
| 2021 | $3,691.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8620 Bender Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 8620 Bender Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: 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 270 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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