Whatcom County property record for 959 Chuckanut Ln, Bellingham, WA 98229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $458,360 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $19,012 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 370224-464081-0000 |
| Primary APN | 370224-464081-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Patio Area | 532 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 20133 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 959 CHUCKANUT LN |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98229-8928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR5A |
| Legal Description | CHUCKANUT ADD TO BELLINGHAM LOT 6-TOG WI TIDELANDS ABTG |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHUCKANUT ADD TO BELLINGHAM |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 1202 |
959 Chuckanut Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 CHUCKANUT LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214783 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000304783 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 959 CHUCKANUT LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8928 |
| Document Number | 0000304783 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 46747 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0304783 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,338.76 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 959 CHUCKANUT LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8928 |
| Document Number | 2190802739 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 802739 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 959 CHUCKANUT LN BELLINGHAM WA 982298928, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8928 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Chuckanut Ln was $19,012.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Bellingham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,012.00 | $2,214,583 Land $2,047,500 Building $167,083 | $2,214,583 Land $2,047,500 Building $167,083 |
| 2022 | $1,555,346 Land $1,423,675 Building $131,671 | $1,555,346 Land $1,423,675 Building $131,671 | |
| 2021 | $11,787.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 Chuckanut Ln in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 18.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1990–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1996 · Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides,flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 959 Chuckanut Ln 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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