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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$551 (+7.0%)
$72,450
2025
$514 (+3.0%)
$72,450
2024
$500 (−12.8%)
$70,000
2023
$573 (+17.0%)
$70,000
2022
$490 (+15.1%)
$70,000
2021
$425 (+1.6%)
$52,737
2020
$418 (+2.2%)
$42,531
2019
$409 (+0.9%)
$38,500
2017
$406 (−5.2%)
$38,500
2016
$428 (−2.2%)
$38,500
2015
$438 (−6.3%)
$39,216
2014
$467 (+2.2%)
$41,718
2013
$457 (+4.5%)
$41,718
2011
$437 (−20.1%)
$41,718
2010
$547
$59,500
2009
$547
$59,500
Tax history for 8670 Shintaffer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$551 (+7.0%)
$72,450
2025
$514 (+3.0%)
$72,450
2024
$500 (−12.8%)
$70,000
2023
$573 (+17.0%)
$70,000
2022
$490 (+15.1%)
$70,000
2021
$425 (+1.6%)
$52,737
2020
$418 (+2.2%)
$42,531
2019
$409 (+0.9%)
$38,500
2017
$406 (−5.2%)
$38,500
2016
$428 (−2.2%)
$38,500
2015
$438 (−6.3%)
$39,216
2014
$467 (+2.2%)
$41,718
2013
$457 (+4.5%)
$41,718
2011
$437 (−20.1%)
$41,718
2010
$547
$59,500
2009
$547
$59,500
*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
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
Nov 17, 2025 • Final
Encroachment
Perform excavation for the installation of power conduit.
Electrical
Apr 24, 2025 • Final
Encroachment
Install a long side water service for a new house.
Grading
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
Exterior
Property Information
Legal Description: N 400 FT OF W 400 FT OF NE SW-LESS RD
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 152,460
Municipality Name: 503 F21 BBWS NPR
Acres: 3.5
Zoning Code: R10A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 503 F21 BBWS NPR
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4051131542450000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
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Schools
Blaine Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.6mi
Blaine Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Blaine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
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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 81° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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