Whatcom County property record for 866 E Douglas Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $272,780 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,943 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 482248 |
| Primary APN | 482248 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,156 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 323 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 361 sqft |
| Storage Building | 323 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 482248 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 866 E DOUGLAS AVE |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98229-8850 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | URMX |
| Legal Description | FIRWOOD MANOR DIV NO 1 LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRWOOD MANOR DIV NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
The current owner of 866 E Douglas Ave bought it in July 2010.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 866 E DOUGLAS AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8850 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2100700161 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 866 E DOUGLAS AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8850 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001103219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1103219 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 866 E Douglas Ave was $5,943.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,943.00 | $664,433 Land $240,000 Building $424,433 | $664,433 Land $240,000 Building $424,433 |
| 2022 | $496,008 Land $208,488 Building $287,520 | $496,008 Land $208,488 Building $287,520 | |
| 2021 | $3,766.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 866 E Douglas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 866 E Douglas Ave is low, with 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 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 BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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