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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,387 (−17.4%)
$705,769 + $586,670
$1,292,439
2025
$15,003 (+6.9%)
$705,769 + $586,670
$1,292,439
2024
$14,040 (+22.6%)
$1,025,772 + $646,173
$1,671,945
2023
$11,455 (+3.0%)
$1,025,772 + $646,173
$1,671,945
2022
$11,119 (+16.2%)
$743,297 + $468,231
$1,211,528
2021
$9,572 (−3.0%)
$646,345 + $407,158
$1,053,503
2020
$9,870 (+47.9%)
$547,750 + $345,049
$892,799
2019
$6,673 (+6.7%)
$333,790 + $270,961
$604,751
2017
$6,253 (+22.1%)
$293,058 + $237,897
$530,955
2016
$5,121 (+0.9%)
$277,688 + $225,420
$503,108
2015
$5,074 (+0.1%)
$259,756 + $154,538
$414,294
2014
$5,068 (+5.3%)
$256,170 + $152,404
$408,574
2013
$4,815 (+6.1%)
$256,170 + $152,404
$408,574
2011
$4,538 (+4.2%)
$256,365 + $151,746
$408,111
2010
$4,354 (+7.2%)
$284,850 + $158,895
$443,745
2009
$4,061
$284,850 + $158,895
$443,745
Tax history for 537 Whitecap Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,387 (−17.4%)
$705,769 + $586,670
$1,292,439
2025
$15,003 (+6.9%)
$705,769 + $586,670
$1,292,439
2024
$14,040 (+22.6%)
$1,025,772 + $646,173
$1,671,945
2023
$11,455 (+3.0%)
$1,025,772 + $646,173
$1,671,945
2022
$11,119 (+16.2%)
$743,297 + $468,231
$1,211,528
2021
$9,572 (−3.0%)
$646,345 + $407,158
$1,053,503
2020
$9,870 (+47.9%)
$547,750 + $345,049
$892,799
2019
$6,673 (+6.7%)
$333,790 + $270,961
$604,751
2017
$6,253 (+22.1%)
$293,058 + $237,897
$530,955
2016
$5,121 (+0.9%)
$277,688 + $225,420
$503,108
2015
$5,074 (+0.1%)
$259,756 + $154,538
$414,294
2014
$5,068 (+5.3%)
$256,170 + $152,404
$408,574
2013
$4,815 (+6.1%)
$256,170 + $152,404
$408,574
2011
$4,538 (+4.2%)
$256,365 + $151,746
$408,111
2010
$4,354 (+7.2%)
$284,850 + $158,895
$443,745
2009
$4,061
$284,850 + $158,895
$443,745
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,408
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 12
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 2 Openings
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHUCKANUT ADD/BHAM DIV 3
Living Sq. Ft: 2,867
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,459
Building Sq. Ft: 3,604
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: CHUCKANUT ADD TO BELLINGHAM DIV NO 3-BEG ON NWLY LI OF WHITECAP RD 83.36 FT SWLY OF NE COR OF LOT 12 BLK 6-TH N 49 DEG 51'58" W TO SELY R/W LI OF GREAT NORTHERN RR-TH NELY ALG SD SELY LI 205.46 FT TO NW COR OF LOT 12-TH N 46 DEG 09'00" E ALG SELY LI OF SD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 737
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 104,108
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: 6
Municipality Name: 501 FSW
Acres: 2.39
Zoning Code: RR5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 501 FSW
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,867
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.39 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702252431290000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 82° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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