Whatcom County property record for 997 E Axton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,537 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 7.19 acres (313,196 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,579 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 509287 |
| Primary APN | 509287 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,537 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,161 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 313,196 sqft (7.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 509287 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 997 E AXTON RD |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98226-9711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | TR IN N 1/2 NW DAF-BEG AT NW SEC COR-TH S 89 DEG 25'27\ E ALG N LI THEREOF 1000.53 FT TO TPOB-TH S 01 DEG 25'19\ W 696 FT-TH |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 997 E AXTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 2140101856 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $8,579.00 (+18.87%) | $978,928 (-4.84%) Land $288,516 Building $690,412 | $978,928 (-4.84%) Land $288,516 Building $690,412 |
| 2022 | $1,028,686 Land $408,975 Building $619,711 | $1,028,686 Land $408,975 Building $619,711 | |
| 2021 | $7,217.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 at the parcel |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEER CREEK WATER ASSOC. private · serves 2,000 people · EPA ID WA5318418 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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