Whatcom County property record for 8970 Samuel Ln, Maple Falls, WA 98266
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 980 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 5.09 acres (221,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 519581 |
| Primary APN | 519581 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 221,720 sqft (5.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 540 sqft |
| Patio Area | 640 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 519581 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8970 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 3 SAMUEL SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2050702508 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAMUEL SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHATCOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 10102 |
8970 Samuel Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2015.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 8970 SAMUEL LN, MAPLE FALLS, WA 98266-8601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2050900939 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 2150401525 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8970 SAMUEL LN, MAPLE FALLS, WA 98266-8601 |
| Document Number | 2191201488 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8970 SAMUEL LN MAPLE FALLS WA 982668601, MAPLE FALLS, WA 98266-8601 |
| Document Number | 2191201488 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1201488 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 10, 2039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8970 Samuel Ln was $5,150.
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 | $5,150.00 | $663,097 Land $245,621 Building $417,476 | $663,097 Land $245,621 Building $417,476 |
| 2022 | $503,547 Land $175,040 Building $328,507 | $503,547 Land $175,040 Building $328,507 | |
| 2021 | $3,497.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8970 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 8970 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 14 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 |
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