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Private Preserve, Open Space - Vacant LandVacant Land
Last sold for $575,000 on Nov 6, 2024

2615 40TH ST

BELLINGHAM, WA 98229
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,700 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.
4.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1907
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$575,000 · Nov 6, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,538 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,033,293 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$742,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$290,773
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,182,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,033,293

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.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
48
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
83
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.Private Preserve, Open Space - Vacant Land
CountyWHATCOM
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1943
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.Baseboard
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 · 347 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Wade King Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Sehome High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Fairhaven Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Bellingham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98229These 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.82
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 100.212

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,514
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.616 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,315
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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

2615 40th 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Samish
  • Among the largest lots in Samish
  • Among the oldest homes in Samish

How it measures up in Bellingham 98229

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bellingham 98229.

Living area1,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,846 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size4.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1907
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 2615 40th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSamishBellingham 98229Whatcom County
Living areabigger than1,700 ft²32% of homes43% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.4 acalmost all homes92% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than1907almost no homesalmost no homes4% of homes

About 2615 40th St

When did 2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA last sell?

2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA last sold on Nov 6, 2024 for $575,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA?

2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,700 square feet of living space.

When was 2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA built?

2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA was built in 1907, making it 119 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA?

2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA is assigned to Wade King Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Sehome High School (high), rated A-; Fairhaven Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Bellingham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA compare to other homes in Bellingham 98229?

Among the 13,012 homes in Bellingham 98229, it is bigger than 43% of them (1,700 ft² against a typical 1,846 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (4.4 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1907 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2615 40th St, Bellingham, WA was $5,538. The county assessed it at $1,033,293.

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