Whatcom County property record for 961 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Mining, Mineral, Quarries |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 4.69 acres (204,296 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,180 (Feb 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $19 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390333-080498-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390333-080498-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,784 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 204,296 sqft (4.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 528 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 105357 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 961 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9765 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Mining, Mineral, Quarries |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF NW NW DAF-BEAP 30 FT S-1336.81 FT E OF NW SEC COR-TH WLY ALG SLY LI OF SMITH RD 350.91 FT TO POB-TH SLY PAR TO WLY LI OF TR CONV TRANS MOUNTAIN OIL PIPELINE CORP UNDER AF 763289 649 FT-TH WLY PAR TO SD SLY LI OF SMITH RD 320 FT M/L TO ELY |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 5 AVE SW # 2700, CALGARY, AB T2P 5 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007203482 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000500241 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19.00 (-47.22%) | $706,442 (-2.48%) Land $279,691 Building $426,751 | $706,442 (-2.48%) Land $279,691 Building $426,751 |
| 2022 | $724,371 Land $340,027 Building $384,344 | $724,371 Land $340,027 Building $384,344 | |
| 2021 | $36.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | VICTOR WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 43 people · EPA ID WA5391650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2021 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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