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981 Chuckanut Ln, Bellingham, WA 98229 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 981 Chuckanut Ln, Bellingham, WA 98229

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,154 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$20,572 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale
Aug 2018 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN370224-474111-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN370224-474111-0000
Alternative APNs
  • 556013
  • 587054
  • 20163

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,154 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,280 sqft
Basement Area874 sqft
Finished Basement874 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsFinished/Painted
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area536 sqft
Patio Area988 sqft
Storage Building156 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number20163
Street Address981 CHUCKANUT LN
CityBELLINGHAM
StateWA
Zip98229-8928
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRR5A
Legal DescriptionCHUCKANUT ADD TO BELLINGHAM LOT 3-TOG WI TIDELANDS ABTG
Legal Range02
Legal Township37
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionCHUCKANUT ADD TO BELLINGHAM
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionBELLINGHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract1202

Owner

981 Chuckanut Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address981 CHUCKANUT LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8928
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 19, 2021Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Aug 30, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 18, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateApr 7, 2021
Transfer Doc0000403282
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateApr 19, 2021
Property Address981 CHUCKANUT LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8928
Document Number0000403282
Instrument DateApr 7, 2021
Instrument2021-0403282
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateAug 30, 2018
Property Address981 CHUCKANUT LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8928
Document Number2180803141
Instrument DateJul 18, 2018
Instrument803141
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address981 CHUCKANUT LN BELLINGHAM WA 982298928, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8928

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateJan 18, 2019
Property Address981 CHUCKANUT LN, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8928
Document Number2190110442
Instrument DateJul 18, 2018
Instrument10442
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 30, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address981 CHUCKANUT LN BELLINGHAM WA 982298928, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8928

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Chuckanut Ln was $20,572.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$20,572.00$2,336,061 Land $1,929,900 Building $406,161$2,336,061 Land $1,929,900 Building $406,161
2022$1,685,195 Land $1,463,883 Building $221,312$1,685,195 Land $1,463,883 Building $221,312
2021$12,768.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 981 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 ZoneZone VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation18.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1990–1996)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 4
Most Recent ClaimDec 1996 · Severe Winter Storms, Land & Muds Slides,flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Nov 1990 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 981 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35

May also be available: Verizon.

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