Whatcom County property record for 915 13th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,000 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 538622 |
| Primary APN | 538622 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 402 sqft |
| Basement Area | 462 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 462 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
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| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 95 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 538622 |
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| Street Address | 915 13TH ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-6220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS7.2 |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF BELLINGHAM LOT 1 BLK 23-SUBJ TO LIFE ESTATES OF LAVELLE-ARTIE M GERMAN RES AF 1398395 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF BELLINGHAM |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 1101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Hill Historic District listed 2010 · 498 contributing resources · NRIS 09001296 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
915 13th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2017.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 915 13TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-6220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2170200250 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 915 13TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-6220 |
| Document Number | 2170200250 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 200250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
The 2025 property tax bill for 915 13th St was $7,000.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Municipality | Bellingham City |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,000.00 | $855,982 Land $604,500 Building $251,482 | $855,982 Land $604,500 Building $251,482 |
| 2022 | $829,922 Land $610,572 Building $219,350 | $829,922 Land $610,572 Building $219,350 | |
| 2021 | $5,935.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 915 13th St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 915 13th St 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION serves 141,127 people · EPA ID WA5305600 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 475 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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