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Last sold for $450,000 on Sep 19, 2019

RAILROAD ST

SUMAS, WA 98295
0
Baths
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Sep 19, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$427 (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.$46,038 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,125
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,913
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,038
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,038

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.37
25
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
43
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
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.
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.0.2 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.Commercial Auto Transportation/Storage
CountyWhatcom
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Nooksack Valley High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Nooksack Valley Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 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%

Ownership

Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

Railroad 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.

  • Newer than 90% 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.

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSumas 98295Whatcom County
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac50% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than201383% of homes90% of homes

About Railroad St

When did Railroad St, Sumas, WA last sell?

Railroad St, Sumas, WA last sold on Sep 19, 2019 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was Railroad St, Sumas, WA built?

Railroad St, Sumas, WA was built in 2013, making it 13 years old.

What schools serve Railroad St, Sumas, WA?

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

How does Railroad St, Sumas, WA compare to other homes in Sumas 98295?

Among the 1,142 homes in Sumas 98295, its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (2013 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 Railroad St, Sumas, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for Railroad St, Sumas, WA was $427. The county assessed it at $46,038.

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