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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,592 (−41.7%)
$237,600 + $32,702
$270,302
2025
$4,444
$237,600 + $32,702
$270,302
2024
$4,442 (+2.2%)
$354,906 + $175,253
$530,159
2023
$4,346 (+21.0%)
$354,906 + $175,253
$530,159
2022
$3,590 (+25.0%)
$308,610 + $152,392
$461,002
2021
$2,872 (−3.0%)
$228,600 + $112,883
$341,483
2020
$2,961 (+30.1%)
$180,000 + $88,884
$268,884
2019
$2,276 (+16.9%)
$118,485 + $88,877
$207,362
2017
$1,946 (+4.8%)
$103,500 + $77,637
$181,137
2016
$1,857 (−3.0%)
$90,000 + $67,510
$157,510
2015
$1,915 (−1.2%)
$90,000 + $67,510
$157,510
2014
$1,939 (+17.6%)
$90,000 + $67,510
$157,510
2013
$1,648 (+8.4%)
$90,000 + $67,510
$157,510
2011
$1,520 (−0.7%)
$77,400 + $63,373
$140,773
2010
$1,531 (+9.1%)
$90,000 + $66,710
$156,710
2009
$1,404
$90,000 + $66,710
$156,710
Tax history for 4879 Samish Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,592 (−41.7%)
$237,600 + $32,702
$270,302
2025
$4,444
$237,600 + $32,702
$270,302
2024
$4,442 (+2.2%)
$354,906 + $175,253
$530,159
2023
$4,346 (+21.0%)
$354,906 + $175,253
$530,159
2022
$3,590 (+25.0%)
$308,610 + $152,392
$461,002
2021
$2,872 (−3.0%)
$228,600 + $112,883
$341,483
2020
$2,961 (+30.1%)
$180,000 + $88,884
$268,884
2019
$2,276 (+16.9%)
$118,485 + $88,877
$207,362
2017
$1,946 (+4.8%)
$103,500 + $77,637
$181,137
2016
$1,857 (−3.0%)
$90,000 + $67,510
$157,510
2015
$1,915 (−1.2%)
$90,000 + $67,510
$157,510
2014
$1,939 (+17.6%)
$90,000 + $67,510
$157,510
2013
$1,648 (+8.4%)
$90,000 + $67,510
$157,510
2011
$1,520 (−0.7%)
$77,400 + $63,373
$140,773
2010
$1,531 (+9.1%)
$90,000 + $66,710
$156,710
2009
$1,404
$90,000 + $66,710
$156,710
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R10A
Rural District
The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan map and implement the Comprehensive Plan policies that define the rural character in Whatcom County in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5). In addition, it is the intent of this district to allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space
Jan 9, 1995 • Final
Utilities new
Construct a new single-family home in the county. Install a new water service connection.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Mobile Home
Building Type: Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
Is Mobile Home
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RAWLS SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,755
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,755
Building Sq. Ft: 1,755
Legal Description: LOT 1 RAWLS SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 1980803020 94 KINGSWOOD S#GDST0R389316079 66X27 (TE AF 1991012981)
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 552
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,068
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: 501 FSW
Acres: 0.3
Zoning Code: R10AUGA
County Use Description: MOBILE HOME R/P
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 501 FSW
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,755
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3703084491440000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wade King Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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