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8553 PARADISE VALLEY RD

SUMAS, WA 98295
0
Baths
936 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.
8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
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.$1,447 (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.$156,102 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$103,075
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,027
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$156,102

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
74
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
42
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
99
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
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.53 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.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.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
CountyWhatcom
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Wood Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 324 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
Sumas Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.9 mi
H
Nooksack Valley High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi
M
Nooksack Valley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 mi

District: Nooksack Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98295These 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.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.184

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,263
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.112 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,325
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,352
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.70 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

8553 Paradise Valley 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 83% of homes in Whatcom County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Whatcom County

How it measures up in Sumas 98295

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sumas 98295.

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

How 8553 Paradise Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSumas 98295Whatcom County
Living areabigger than936 ft²32% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8 ac94% of homes97% of homes

About 8553 Paradise Valley Rd

How big is 8553 Paradise Valley Rd, Sumas, WA?

8553 Paradise Valley Rd, Sumas, WA has 936 square feet of living space and a 8.00-acre lot.

What schools serve 8553 Paradise Valley Rd, Sumas, WA?

8553 Paradise Valley Rd, Sumas, WA is assigned to Sumas Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Nooksack Valley High School (high), rated B; Nooksack Valley Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Nooksack Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8553 Paradise Valley Rd, Sumas, WA compare to other homes in Sumas 98295?

Among the 1,163 homes in Sumas 98295, it is bigger than 32% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 94% of them (8 ac against a typical 0.25 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8553 Paradise Valley Rd, Sumas, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 8553 Paradise Valley Rd, Sumas, WA was $1,447. The county assessed it at $156,102.

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