Whatcom County property record for 8918 Bender Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Farm - Dairy |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 2,910 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 76.2 acres (3,322,757 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,415 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52640 |
| Primary APN | 52640 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,910 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,752 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,628 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,322,757 sqft (76.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 880 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 528 sqft |
| Deck Area | 238 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 52640 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8918 BENDER RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9506 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 SW-LESS RDS-EXC STRIP 40 FT WIDE PAR-CONTIGUOUS TO NELY R/W LI OF SECONDARY STATE HWY 1-A-EXC PTN DAF-BEG AT SW COR OF |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 10303 |
The current owner of 8918 Bender Rd acquired it in November 2012.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8918 BENDER RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2121102208 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8918 Bender Rd was $5,415.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Lynden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,415.00 | $670,566 Land $227,027 Building $443,539 | $1,459,074 Land $1,015,535 Building $443,539 |
| 2022 | $654,457 Land $181,481 Building $472,976 | $2,154,721 Land $1,681,745 Building $472,976 | |
| 2021 | $5,510.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8918 Bender Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 8918 Bender 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 | DELTA WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 450 people · EPA ID WA5318750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Water Quality | Nitrate not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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