Whatcom County property record for 8690 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 7.82 acres (341,075 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,270 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 79236 |
| Primary APN | 79236 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 341,075 sqft (7.82 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 456 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,248 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 79236 |
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| Street Address | 8690 CUSTER SCHOOL RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | N 264 FT OF S 14 ACRES OF N 16 ACRES OF NW SW-LESS RDS |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 8690 CUSTER SCHOOL RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 2040103277 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000800843 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8690 CUSTER SCHOOL RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9215 |
| Document Number | 0000800843 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0800843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $6,270.00 (+32.5%) | $813,507 (+16.01%) Land $350,543 Building $462,964 | $813,507 (+16.01%) Land $350,543 Building $462,964 |
| 2022 | $701,214 Land $231,836 Building $469,378 | $701,214 Land $231,836 Building $469,378 | |
| 2021 | $4,732.00 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 | 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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