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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $80,000 on Aug 12, 2003

2609 RACINE ST

BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,340 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Aug 12, 2003
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$259,000
PEOPLES BANK & TRUST · R · recorded Jun 8, 2004
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$150,000
OM & SHIV SHARMA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,345 (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.$1,020,291 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$244,668
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$775,623
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,020,291

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.31
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
47
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
81
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.0.17
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Built-in
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.Deck · 224 ft²Porch · 128 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sunnyland Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Whatcom Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Squalicum High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Bellingham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98226These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.211

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.49,590
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.433 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,457
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,792
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

2609 Racine St 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Roosevelt
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Bellingham 98226
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Roosevelt

How it measures up in Bellingham 98226

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bellingham 98226.

Living area3,340 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,580 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 2609 Racine St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRooseveltBellingham 98226Whatcom County
Living areabigger than3,340 ft²97% of homes97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac49% of homes27% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than200491% of homes75% of homes77% of homes

About 2609 Racine St

When did 2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA last sell?

2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA last sold on Aug 12, 2003 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA?

2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,340 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA built?

2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA?

2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA is assigned to Sunnyland Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Whatcom Middle School (middle), rated A; Squalicum High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Bellingham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA compare to other homes in Bellingham 98226?

Among the 15,264 homes in Bellingham 98226, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,340 ft² against a typical 1,580 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (2004 against a typical 1994). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2609 Racine St, Bellingham, WA was $8,345. The county assessed it at $1,020,291.

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