Whatcom County property record for 970 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 6.98 acres (304,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,239 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 67949 |
| Primary APN | 67949 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,554 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 304,049 sqft (6.98 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft Deck |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 67949 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 970 E SMITH RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN OF S 35 ACRES OF W 1/2 SW DAF-BEG AT SE COR OF W 1/2 SW-TH N 89 DEG 42'56\ W ALG SLY LI OF W 1/2 SW 333.96 FT TO TPO |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 67949
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 E SMITH RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2030205632 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 2130303039 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Meridian School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,239.00 (+27.94%) | $597,761 (+3.06%) Land $280,208 Building $317,553 | $597,761 (+3.06%) Land $280,208 Building $317,553 |
| 2022 | $579,995 Land $314,696 Building $265,299 | $579,995 Land $314,696 Building $265,299 | |
| 2021 | $4,095.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 16% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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