Whatcom County property record for 8971 Guide Meridian Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 41,488 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 13.4 acres (587,189 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $21,189 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400212-498073-0000 |
| Primary APN | 400212-498073-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 41,488 sqft Gross Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 41,488 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 587,189 sqft (13.4 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 124701 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8971 GUIDE MERIDIAN RD |
| City | LYNDEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98264-9134 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | NLY 1040 FT OF TR DAF-SE SE- EXC W 20 ACRES THEREOF-LESS RDS-EXC PTN TO STATE FOR HWY DESC AF 2130800132 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 40 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 10301 |
8971 Guide Meridian Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2020.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 13101 RPO SEVEN OAKS, ABBOTSFORD, BC V2T 0 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SCHRECK INVS LLC |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BANK OF MONTREAL |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NPI DEBT FUND II LP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020604863 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000801814 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8971 GUIDE MERIDIAN RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9134 |
| Document Number | 0000000497 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026497 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company, 103 |
| Document Number | 0000000497, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026497 |
| Name | SCHRECK INVS LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.49% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 8971 GUIDE MERIDIAN RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000704529 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0704529 |
| Name | BANK OF MONTREAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8971 GUIDE MERIDIAN RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9134 |
| Document Number | 2200604863 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 604863 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $58,305.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 13101 HIGHSTREET PO |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8971 GUIDE MERIDIAN RD, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9134 |
| Document Number | 2190301212 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 301212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $74,765.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8971 GUIDE MERIDIAN RD LYNDEN WA 982649134, LYNDEN, WA 98264-9134 |
| Document Number | 2190301213 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 301213 |
| Name | NPI DEBT FUND II LP |
|---|---|
| Address | 567 SAN NICOLAS DR # 230, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-6510 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 8971 Guide Meridian Rd was $21,189, up 0.7% from the year before.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Lynden School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,189.00 (+0.67%) | $2,605,181 (-0.04%) Land $501,795 Building $2,103,386 | $2,605,181 (-0.04%) Land $501,795 Building $2,103,386 |
| 2024 | $21,047.00 | $2,606,347 Land $406,270 Building $2,200,077 | $2,606,347 Land $406,270 Building $2,200,077 |
| 2022 | $2,606,347 Land $406,270 Building $2,200,077 | $2,606,347 Land $406,270 Building $2,200,077 | |
| 2021 | $16,667.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8971 Guide Meridian Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 8971 Guide Meridian Rd is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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