Whatcom County property record for 8951 Samuel Ln, Maple Falls, WA 98266
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,872 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 5.01 acres (218,236 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $388,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,977 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 521431 |
| Primary APN | 521431 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,872 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 218,236 sqft (5.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 917 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Patio Area | 432 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 521431 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8951 SAMUEL LN |
| City | MAPLE FALLS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98266-8601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 SAMUEL SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2050702508 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAMUEL SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHATCOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 10102 |
8951 Samuel Ln is held in a trust since October 2025.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2150601982 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001000652 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8951 SAMUEL LN, MAPLE FALLS, WA 98266-8601 |
| Document Number | 0001000652 |
| Map Reference | AF 2050702508 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-1000652 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 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 | Living Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8951 Samuel Ln was $6,977, up 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Mount Baker School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,977.00 (+1.17%) | $898,290 (+1.17%) Land $244,927 Building $653,363 | $898,290 (+1.17%) Land $244,927 Building $653,363 |
| 2024 | $6,896.00 | $887,898 Land $210,528 Building $677,370 | $887,898 Land $210,528 Building $677,370 |
| 2022 | $727,768 Land $172,560 Building $555,208 | $727,768 Land $172,560 Building $555,208 | |
| 2021 | $5,038.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8951 Samuel Ln 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 | 3 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 risk around 8951 Samuel Ln is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
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