Whatcom County property record for 8699 Stein Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,251 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 6.71 acres (292,723 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,147 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40478 |
| Primary APN | 40478 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,251 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 891 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 292,723 sqft (6.71 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 40478 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8699 STEIN RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | TR IN NE SW DAF-BEG AT SE COR OF N 1/2 NE SW-TH W ALG S BNDRY 456.5 FT-TH N PAR TO E BNDRY 670 FT-TH E PAR TO S BNDRY 456.5 F |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8699 STEIN RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $4,147.00 (+47.69%) | $538,105 (+3%) Land $358,923 Building $179,182 | $538,105 (+3%) Land $358,923 Building $179,182 |
| 2022 | $413,924 Land $237,790 Building $176,134 | $413,924 Land $237,790 Building $176,134 | |
| 2021 | $2,808.00 |
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 | 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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