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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,057 (+58.6%)
$187,000 + $132,015
$319,015
2025
$1,927 (+6.8%)
$187,000 + $132,015
$319,015
2024
$1,803 (+4.2%)
$135,463 + $78,701
$214,164
2023
$1,731 (−5.3%)
$135,463 + $78,701
$214,164
2022
$1,827 (+2.1%)
$104,606 + $78,701
$183,307
2021
$1,790 (−3.0%)
$95,096 + $78,701
$173,797
2020
$1,846 (+33.2%)
$88,875 + $78,701
$167,576
2019
$1,386 (−7.7%)
$50,240 + $76,026
$126,266
2017
$1,501 (+8.4%)
$47,440 + $76,026
$123,466
2016
$1,385 (−3.0%)
$45,440 + $76,026
$121,466
2015
$1,428
$41,440 + $76,026
$117,466
2014
$1,428 (+0.4%)
$40,000 + $76,026
$116,026
2013
$1,423 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $76,026
$116,026
2011
$1,331 (+3.8%)
$41,150 + $81,286
$122,436
2010
$1,283 (+5.7%)
$50,000 + $81,285
$131,285
2009
$1,214
$50,000 + $81,285
$131,285
Tax history for 499 Whitecap Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,057 (+58.6%)
$187,000 + $132,015
$319,015
2025
$1,927 (+6.8%)
$187,000 + $132,015
$319,015
2024
$1,803 (+4.2%)
$135,463 + $78,701
$214,164
2023
$1,731 (−5.3%)
$135,463 + $78,701
$214,164
2022
$1,827 (+2.1%)
$104,606 + $78,701
$183,307
2021
$1,790 (−3.0%)
$95,096 + $78,701
$173,797
2020
$1,846 (+33.2%)
$88,875 + $78,701
$167,576
2019
$1,386 (−7.7%)
$50,240 + $76,026
$126,266
2017
$1,501 (+8.4%)
$47,440 + $76,026
$123,466
2016
$1,385 (−3.0%)
$45,440 + $76,026
$121,466
2015
$1,428
$41,440 + $76,026
$117,466
2014
$1,428 (+0.4%)
$40,000 + $76,026
$116,026
2013
$1,423 (+6.9%)
$40,000 + $76,026
$116,026
2011
$1,331 (+3.8%)
$41,150 + $81,286
$122,436
2010
$1,283 (+5.7%)
$50,000 + $81,285
$131,285
2009
$1,214
$50,000 + $81,285
$131,285
*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
RR5A*
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Residential Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural neighborhoods or rural communities 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 provide the opportunity for the development of building sites which maximize the efficient use of both energy and land by allowing an option for clustering of residential lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Recreation
Park & open space
Sep 14, 2001 • Final
Utilities new
Construct a new single-family home and a detached garage.
New construction
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PLANK SHORT
Legal Description: LOT B PLANK SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 14 SHORT PLATS PG 22
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,040
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 34,412
Legal Lot Number: B
Municipality Name: 501 FSW
Acres: 0.79
Zoning Code: RR5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL NO CODE ELSEWHERE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 501 FSW
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.79 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702252450130000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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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
8 days above 82° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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