Whatcom County property record for 8731 Custer School Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 2.39 acres (104,108 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,509 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 79319 |
| Primary APN | 79319 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 104,108 sqft (2.39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 486 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 79319 |
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| Street Address | 8731 CUSTER SCHOOL RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 N 1/2 SE SE NE-LESS RDS |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 79319
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 8731 CUSTER SCHOOL RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 08, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | May 08, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-0500573 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 08, 2024 |
| Property Address | 8731 CUSTER SCHOOL RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9246 |
| Document Number | 0000500573 |
| Instrument Date | May 03, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0500573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 8731 CUSTER SCHOOL RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9246 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,509.00 (-4.06%) | $585,117 (-4.05%) Land $296,991 Building $288,126 | $585,117 (-4.05%) Land $296,991 Building $288,126 |
| 2024 | $4,700.00 (+37.31%) | $609,844 (-) Land $332,800 Building $277,044 | $609,844 (-) Land $332,800 Building $277,044 |
| 2023 | $609,844 (+20.58%) Land $332,800 Building $277,044 | $609,844 (+20.58%) Land $332,800 Building $277,044 | |
| 2022 | $505,778 Land $220,668 Building $285,110 | $505,778 Land $220,668 Building $285,110 | |
| 2021 | $3,423.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), as of May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 530730104081, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Northwest Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
Based on FCC filings for 26 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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