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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $260,000 on Mar 30, 2016

857 ALDER ST

BLAINE, WA 98230
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,896 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
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.$260,000 · Mar 30, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,243 (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.$473,272 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$155,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$317,872
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,272

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.39
37
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
44
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWhatcom
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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, Attached
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.Patio · 384 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
Blaine Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.3 mi
M
Blaine Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Blaine High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Blaine School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98230These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.210

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.84%
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.8.4%
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.14,154
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.296 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,530
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,627
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

857 Alder 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 74% of homes in Blaine 98230
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Whatcom County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Blaine 98230

How it measures up in Blaine 98230

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Blaine 98230.

Living area1,896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,359 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 857 Alder St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlaine 98230Whatcom County
Living areabigger than1,896 ft²74% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac40% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than197721% of homes36% of homes

About 857 Alder St

When did 857 Alder St, Blaine, WA last sell?

857 Alder St, Blaine, WA last sold on Mar 30, 2016 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 857 Alder St, Blaine, WA?

857 Alder St, Blaine, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,896 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 857 Alder St, Blaine, WA built?

857 Alder St, Blaine, WA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 857 Alder St, Blaine, WA?

857 Alder St, Blaine, WA is assigned to Blaine Primary School (elementary); Blaine Middle School (middle), rated B+; Blaine High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Blaine School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 857 Alder St, Blaine, WA compare to other homes in Blaine 98230?

Among the 11,228 homes in Blaine 98230, it is bigger than 74% of them (1,896 ft² against a typical 1,359 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1977 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 857 Alder St, Blaine, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 857 Alder St, Blaine, WA was $3,243. The county assessed it at $473,272.

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