Whatcom County property record for 9855 Nims Rd, Sumas, WA 98295
| Property Type | Farm - Dairy |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 28.9 acres (1,261,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,919 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 565638 |
| Primary APN | 565638 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,453 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,261,062 sqft (28.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Deck Area | 330 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 565638 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9855 NIMS RD |
| City | SUMAS |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98295-9409 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | W 30 ACRES OF NW SE-LESS RD-SUBJ TO ESMT FOR DRAINAGE DITCH REC IN VOL 377-D-237-SUBJ TO ESMT FOR DRAINAGE DITCH IMPROVEMENT |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
9855 Nims Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 9820 NIMS RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-9409 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2012 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001200934 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 9855 NIMS RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-9409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001200932 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-1200932 |
| Name | BANK OF THE PACIFIC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 9855 NIMS RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-9409 |
| Document Number | 0001200934 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-1200934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9820 NIMS RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-9409 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5481 JONES RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-9405 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9855 Nims Rd was $9,919.
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 | $9,919.00 | $1,069,957 Land $67,651 Building $1,002,306 | $1,664,960 Land $662,654 Building $1,002,306 |
| 2022 | $832,978 Land $64,889 Building $768,089 | $1,047,988 Land $279,899 Building $768,089 | |
| 2021 | $7,284.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9855 Nims Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 251 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 251 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 226 (2020–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 226 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · other causes |
| 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 9855 Nims Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 | SUMAS RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 612 people · EPA ID WA5384850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from SUMAS WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| 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 | 2 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 5 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 |
| Ziply Fiber DSL | 10 / 1 |
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