878 E Douglas Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 878 E Douglas Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$821,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,145 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`370305-521227-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`370305-521227-0000`
Alternative APNs	`370305 525225 0000` `3703055222260000` `193354` `584400` `22015`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,534 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,974 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,534 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Finished/Painted
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 2002
Exterior Material	Metal
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Concrete/Metal Slab
Porch Area	20 sqft
Deck Area	252 sqft
Patio Area	128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	193354
Street Address	878 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 2-SUBJ TO ESMT REC AF 1062738
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	37
Legal Section	05
Legal Subdivision	FIRWOOD MANOR DIV NO 1
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Township / Civil Division	BELLINGHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	902

Owner

878 E Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	878 E DOUGLAS AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8850
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 10, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK
Dec 4, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLES BK
Mar 9, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Sep 8, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20211503
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 24, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000900707
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Sep 10, 2021
Property Address	878 E DOUGLAS AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8850
Document Number	0000901503
Map Reference	VOL10 PG12
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2021
Instrument	2021-0901503
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$13,718.80
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	878 E DOUGLAS AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8850
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000901504
Date	Sep 10, 2021
Instrument	2021-0901504

Lender

Name	PEOPLES BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Property Address	878 E DOUGLAS AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8850
Document Number	2181200426
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 14, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	878 E DOUGLAS AVE BELLINGHAM WA 982298850, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8850

Mortgage

Document Number	2181200426
Date	Dec 5, 2018
Instrument	1200426

Lender

Name	PEOPLES BK
Type	Bank
Address	BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Mar 9, 2018
Property Address	878 E DOUGLAS AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8850
Document Number	2180300896
Instrument Date	Mar 7, 2018
Instrument	300896
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 21, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$5,345.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	878 E DOUGLAS AVE BELLINGHAM WA 982298850, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8850

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WHATCOM WA
Recording Date	Sep 8, 2017
Property Address	878 E DOUGLAS AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8850
Document Number	2170900707
Instrument Date	Aug 24, 2017
Instrument	900707
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 878 E Douglas Ave was $5,145.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	Whatcom County
Unified School District	Bellingham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,145.00	$608,436 Land $240,000 Building $368,436	$608,436 Land $240,000 Building $368,436
2022		$542,365 Land $208,488 Building $333,877	$542,365 Land $208,488 Building $333,877
2021	$4,116.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 878 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

Wildfire risk around 878 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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