Whatcom County property record for 878 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 3.85 acres (168,142 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $29,700 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,130 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20651 |
| Primary APN | 20651 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,464 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,928 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 168,142 sqft (3.85 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 378 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Storage Building | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 20651 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 878 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 605 FT OF E 360 FT OF SE SE-LESS RDS-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 960311129-2000303362-2000600827-2022-0600627 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 20651
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 878 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-0600627 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian 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 | $5,130.00 (+29.68%) | $585,347 (+18.39%) Land $338,335 Building $247,012 | $585,347 (+18.39%) Land $338,335 Building $247,012 |
| 2022 | $494,426 Land $286,929 Building $207,497 | $494,426 Land $286,929 Building $207,497 | |
| 2021 | $3,956.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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