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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,184 (+9.6%)
$122,777 + $320,303
$443,080
2025
$3,818 (+21.4%)
$122,777 + $320,303
$443,080
2024
$3,146 (−28.0%)
$97,082 + $307,984
$405,066
2023
$4,369 (+7.0%)
$97,082 + $307,984
$405,066
2022
$4,085 (+1.9%)
$90,854 + $400,134
$490,988
2021
$4,011 (+11.0%)
$83,653 + $317,567
$401,220
2020
$3,612 (+18.5%)
$82,716 + $281,030
$363,746
2019
$3,048 (+20.6%)
$83,303 + $222,570
$305,873
2017
$2,527 (+1.6%)
$83,030 + $196,965
$279,995
2016
$2,488 (+4.4%)
$83,956 + $122,206
$206,162
2015
$2,383 (+3.4%)
$78,589 + $108,125
$186,714
2014
$2,304 (+4.2%)
$72,592 + $105,526
$178,118
2013
$2,211 (+15.0%)
$72,592 + $105,526
$178,118
2011
$1,923
$59,448 + $113,469
$172,917
Tax history for 947 W Axton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,184 (+9.6%)
$122,777 + $320,303
$443,080
2025
$3,818 (+21.4%)
$122,777 + $320,303
$443,080
2024
$3,146 (−28.0%)
$97,082 + $307,984
$405,066
2023
$4,369 (+7.0%)
$97,082 + $307,984
$405,066
2022
$4,085 (+1.9%)
$90,854 + $400,134
$490,988
2021
$4,011 (+11.0%)
$83,653 + $317,567
$401,220
2020
$3,612 (+18.5%)
$82,716 + $281,030
$363,746
2019
$3,048 (+20.6%)
$83,303 + $222,570
$305,873
2017
$2,527 (+1.6%)
$83,030 + $196,965
$279,995
2016
$2,488 (+4.4%)
$83,956 + $122,206
$206,162
2015
$2,383 (+3.4%)
$78,589 + $108,125
$186,714
2014
$2,304 (+4.2%)
$72,592 + $105,526
$178,118
2013
$2,211 (+15.0%)
$72,592 + $105,526
$178,118
2011
$1,923
$59,448 + $113,469
$172,917
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Metal
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,714
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,714
Building Sq. Ft: 1,714
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: E 1/2 E 1/2 NE-LESS RD-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 1508487
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,690,128
Municipality Name: 505 F7 C6
Acres: 38.8
Zoning Code: R10A
County Use Description: OSAG NONPREDOMINANT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 505 F7 C6
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,714
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 38.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3902274974170000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Irene Reither Primary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
6/10
Meridian Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
Meridian High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 82° expected this year, 15 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, 9 days in 30 years
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