Whatcom County property record for 8960 Stein Rd, Custer, WA 98240 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 9.86 acres (429,937 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,188 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40470 |
| Primary APN | 40470 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,090 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,045 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,045 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 429,937 sqft (9.86 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 620 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 66 sqft |
| Storage Building | 676 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 40470 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8960 STEIN RD |
| City | CUSTER |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98240-9240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 N 1/2 SW SE-EXC MIN RTS AS RES AF 1136022-LESS RDS |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 10408 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 40470
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5, CUSTER, WA 98240-0005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | Ferndale 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 | $5,188.00 (+21.13%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $673,179 (+6.14%) Land $387,034 Building $286,145 | $673,179 (+6.14%) Land $387,034 Building $286,145 |
| 2022 | $634,230 Land $272,465 Building $361,765 | $634,230 Land $272,465 Building $361,765 | |
| 2021 | $4,283.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 530730104081, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims By Storm |
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| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 37 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: Northwest Fiber, Declaration Networks Group. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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