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9281 Stein Rd, Custer, WA 98240 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 9281 Stein Rd, Custer, WA 98240 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size5 acres (217,800 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$10,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$4,376 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Oct 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN400112-244507-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN400112-244507-0000
Alternative APNs
  • 115688
  • 574223

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area936 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,440 sqft
1st Floor Area936 sqft
Basement Area832 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsFinished/Painted
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Exterior MaterialMetal
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area672 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchConcrete/Metal Slab
Porch Area15 sqft
Storage Building2,060 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number115688
Street Address9281 STEIN RD
CityCUSTER
StateWA
Zip98240-9210
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTHAT PTN OF NE NW DAF-N 481 FT OF E 503 FT-EXC N 30 FT THEREOF-LESS RD
Legal Range01
Legal Township40
Legal Section12
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBLAINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract10408

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records · APN 400112-244507-0000

Assessment roll updated December 30, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address9281 STEIN RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9210
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 16, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NORTHWEST AR TITLE, GUARDIAN NORTHWEST TITLE
Oct 05, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 05, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 05, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 14, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202010509
Prior Transfer DateSep 25, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0001000509
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateJul 16, 2026
Property Address9281 STEIN RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9210
Document Number0000001323
Instrument DateJul 10, 2026
Instrument20261323
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2026
Title CompanyNORTHWEST AR TITLE, GUARDIAN NORTHWEST TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,145,540.99
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9281 STEIN RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9210

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateOct 05, 2020
Property Address9281 STEIN RD, CUSTER, WA 98240-9210
Document Number2201000509
Instrument DateSep 25, 2020
Instrument1000509
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address9281 STEIN RD CUSTER WA 982409210, CUSTER, WA 98240-9210

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated December 30, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictFerndale School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,376.00 (+39.45%)$564,644 (+21.93%) Land $343,574 Building $221,070$564,644 (+21.93%) Land $343,574 Building $221,070
2022$463,102 Land $234,816 Building $228,286$463,102 Land $234,816 Building $228,286
2021$3,138.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimNov 2021, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims By Storm
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Nov 2021 · 2 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 10 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
Declaration Networks GroupFixed Wireless (unlicensed)40 / 7
StarlinkSatellite (low-earth orbit)280 / 30

Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

Mobile Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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