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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,683 (+3.3%)
$385,269 + $873,471
$1,258,740
2025
$11,311 (+15.5%)
$385,269 + $873,471
$1,258,740
2024
$9,795 (−2.6%)
$371,200 + $839,876
$1,211,076
2023
$10,052 (+4.7%)
$371,200 + $839,876
$1,211,076
2022
$9,602 (+3.7%)
$324,140 + $834,589
$1,158,729
2021
$9,260 (+13.0%)
$305,368 + $662,372
$967,740
2020
$8,195 (+22.4%)
$270,235 + $586,164
$856,399
2019
$6,694 (+671.3%)
$214,021 + $464,231
$678,252
2017
$868 (+6.0%)
$144,699 + $36,439
$181,138
2016
$819 (+8.6%)
$69,118
2015
$754 (−1.6%)
$58,797
2014
$767 (+0.5%)
$58,797
2013
$763 (−11.4%)
$58,797
2011
$861 (+19.6%)
$62,550
2010
$720 (−11.2%)
$78,190
2009
$811
$78,190
Tax history for 557 E Smith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,683 (+3.3%)
$385,269 + $873,471
$1,258,740
2025
$11,311 (+15.5%)
$385,269 + $873,471
$1,258,740
2024
$9,795 (−2.6%)
$371,200 + $839,876
$1,211,076
2023
$10,052 (+4.7%)
$371,200 + $839,876
$1,211,076
2022
$9,602 (+3.7%)
$324,140 + $834,589
$1,158,729
2021
$9,260 (+13.0%)
$305,368 + $662,372
$967,740
2020
$8,195 (+22.4%)
$270,235 + $586,164
$856,399
2019
$6,694 (+671.3%)
$214,021 + $464,231
$678,252
2017
$868 (+6.0%)
$144,699 + $36,439
$181,138
2016
$819 (+8.6%)
$69,118
2015
$754 (−1.6%)
$58,797
2014
$767 (+0.5%)
$58,797
2013
$763 (−11.4%)
$58,797
2011
$861 (+19.6%)
$62,550
2010
$720 (−11.2%)
$78,190
2009
$811
$78,190
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R5A
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PACIFIC ORCHARD-GARDEN TRACTS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,758
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,758
Building Sq. Ft: 3,434
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PACIFIC ORCHARD-GARDEN TRACTS LOT 4-SUBJ TO BOUN LI AGREEMENT AF 2120203379
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,084
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 187,744
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: 505 F4
Acres: 4.31
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 505 F4
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,758
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.31 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3903320203690000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Irene Reither Primary School
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Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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