Whatcom County property record for 8787 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240
| Property Type | Timberland, Forest, Woodland Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,716 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 5.17 acres (225,205 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,012 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400115-490360-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400115-490360-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,716 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 225,205 sqft (5.17 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 116233 |
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| Street Address | 8787 VALLEY VIEW RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9234 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Timberland, Forest, Woodland |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 KINSEY SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 9 SHORT PLATS PG 70 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | KINSEY SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
8787 Valley View Rd, timberland, forest, woodland vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8787 VALLEY VIEW RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9234 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8787 Valley View Rd was $3,012, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,012.00 (+4.69%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,877.00 | $373,339 Land $154,803 Building $218,536 | $373,339 Land $154,803 Building $218,536 |
| 2022 | $343,320 Land $154,797 Building $188,523 | $343,320 Land $154,797 Building $188,523 | |
| 2021 | $1,918.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8787 Valley View Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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.
Wildfire risk around 8787 Valley View Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BLAINE serves 6,800 people · EPA ID WA5307300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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