Farm, CropsAgriculture / Farming
234 RIVER RD
LYNDEN, WA 98264
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,264 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,053 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$254,237 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,792
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$183,445
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$254,237
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$706,139
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.50
90
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
46
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
11
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.122 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Farm, Crops
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyWhatcom
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.22.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 160 ft²
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Fisher Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
Lynden High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
Lynden Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi
District: Lynden School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 98264These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.195
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,909
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.395 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,896
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,704
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%
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How this home compares
234 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Smaller than 82% of homes in Lynden 98264
- Among the largest lots in Lynden 98264
- Among the oldest homes in Lynden 98264
How it measures up in Lynden 98264
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lynden 98264.
Living area1,264 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,768 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 18% of homes nearby
Lot size22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
Year built1900
OlderTypical 1993Newer
Older than almost all homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Lynden 98264 | Whatcom County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,264 ft² | 18% of homes | 35% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 22 ac | almost all homes | almost all homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1900 | almost no homes | 2% of homes |
About 234 River Rd
How big is 234 River Rd, Lynden, WA?
234 River Rd, Lynden, WA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,264 square feet of living space and a 22.00-acre lot.
When was 234 River Rd, Lynden, WA built?
234 River Rd, Lynden, WA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 234 River Rd, Lynden, WA?
234 River Rd, Lynden, WA is assigned to Fisher Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Lynden High School (high), rated B; Lynden Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Lynden School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 234 River Rd, Lynden, WA compare to other homes in Lynden 98264?
Among the 7,421 homes in Lynden 98264, it is bigger than 18% of them (1,264 ft² against a typical 1,768 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (22 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1993). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 234 River Rd, Lynden, WA?
The 2024 property tax bill for 234 River Rd, Lynden, WA was $2,053. The county assessed it at $254,237.
More homes on River Rd
- 516 River Rd$773K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,950 ft² · Sold $440K · May 2026
- 144 River Rd3.07 ac · Sold $2M · May 2025
- River Rd5 ac · Sold $35K · Aug 2019
- River Rd5 ac · Sold $35K · Aug 2019
- 583 River Rd3 bd · 2 ba · 2,250 ft² · Sold $295K · May 2019
- River Rd1.82 ac · Sold $30K · Mar 2012
- 488 River Rd$558K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 ft²
Closest homes
- River Rd0.2 mi · 5 ac · Sold $35K · Aug 2019
- River Rd0.1 mi · 5 ac · Sold $35K · Aug 2019
- 144 River Rd0.3 mi · 3.07 ac · Sold $2M · May 2025
- 7401 Old Guide Rd$850K0.6 mi · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,280 ft²
- Guide Meridian0.4 mi · 2 ac
- 7349 Old Guide Rd$2.3M0.7 mi · 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,975 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Jan 2006
- River Rd0.5 mi · 0.35 ac
- 7461 Guide Meridian Rd$488K0.6 mi · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,760 ft² · Sold $168K · Jul 2007
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