Whatcom County property record for 9827 May Rd, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Farm - Dairy |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,129 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 19.9 acres (869,458 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,298 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61496 |
| Primary APN | 61496 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,129 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,129 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 869,458 sqft (19.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 506 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,024 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 61496 |
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| Street Address | 9827 MAY RD |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9701 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | BOUNDARY GARDEN TRACTS LOTS 1-2 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOUNDARY GARDEN TRACTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 9827 MAY RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-9701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2030106084 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 2200201784 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 9827 MAY RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-9701 |
| Document Number | 2200201784 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 201784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,057.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 9827 MAY RD SUMAS WA 982959701, SUMAS, WA 98295-9701 |
| Document Number | 2200201785 |
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| Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 201785 |
| Name | EDWARD J GUTSCHMIDT |
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| Address | 3280 HALVERSTICK RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-9739 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Nooksack Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,298.00 (+57.79%) | $787,199 (+47.61%) Land $244,143 Building $543,056 | $1,102,055 (+30.26%) Land $558,999 Building $543,056 |
| 2022 | $533,295 Land $54,476 Building $478,819 | $846,059 Land $367,240 Building $478,819 | |
| 2021 | $4,625.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2021–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
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 |
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| 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 | NOOKSACK VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 1,343 people · EPA ID WA5359850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from SUMAS WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 75 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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