Whatcom County property record for 916 E Laurel St, Bellingham, WA 98225
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,401 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48079 |
| Primary APN | 48079 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 420 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 420 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
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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) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 48079 |
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| Street Address | 916 E LAUREL ST |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98225-5677 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6.8 |
| Legal Description | ELDRIDGE-BARTLETT'S ADD TO SEHOME SE 45 FT OF LOTS 15-16 BLK 32 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELDRIDGE-BARTLETT'S ADD |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sehome Hill Historic District listed 2001 · 153 contributing resources · NRIS 01000063 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
916 E Laurel St is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000602068 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 916 E Laurel St was $5,401.
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 | $5,401.00 | $660,459 Land $368,640 Building $291,819 | $660,459 Land $368,640 Building $291,819 |
| 2022 | $557,262 Land $311,040 Building $246,222 | $557,262 Land $311,040 Building $246,222 | |
| 2021 | $3,967.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 916 E Laurel St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 916 E Laurel St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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