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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,356 (+15.8%)
$274,493 + $411,797
$686,290
2025
$4,625 (+7.2%)
$274,493 + $411,797
$686,290
2024
$4,316 (−11.1%)
$141,822 + $440,500
$582,322
2023
$4,855 (+13.8%)
$141,822 + $440,500
$582,322
2022
$4,265 (+16.1%)
$139,041 + $431,863
$570,904
2021
$3,672 (+8.4%)
$106,956 + $332,208
$439,164
2020
$3,386 (+1.3%)
$86,954 + $270,078
$357,032
2019
$3,342 (−2.3%)
$104,070 + $235,238
$339,308
2017
$3,420 (−2.4%)
$92,375 + $208,804
$301,179
2016
$3,506 (−8.0%)
$92,375 + $208,804
$301,179
2015
$3,812
$120,110 + $196,031
$316,141
Tax history for 5371 Rutsatz Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,356 (+15.8%)
$274,493 + $411,797
$686,290
2025
$4,625 (+7.2%)
$274,493 + $411,797
$686,290
2024
$4,316 (−11.1%)
$141,822 + $440,500
$582,322
2023
$4,855 (+13.8%)
$141,822 + $440,500
$582,322
2022
$4,265 (+16.1%)
$139,041 + $431,863
$570,904
2021
$3,672 (+8.4%)
$106,956 + $332,208
$439,164
2020
$3,386 (+1.3%)
$86,954 + $270,078
$357,032
2019
$3,342 (−2.3%)
$104,070 + $235,238
$339,308
2017
$3,420 (−2.4%)
$92,375 + $208,804
$301,179
2016
$3,506 (−8.0%)
$92,375 + $208,804
$301,179
2015
$3,812
$120,110 + $196,031
$316,141
*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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 884
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 13
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,768
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 884
Building Sq. Ft: 2,652
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: THAT PTN OF GOVT LOT 11 LY E OF OLD STATE HWY-S OF NOOKSACK RIVER-THAT PTN OF GOVT LOT 13 LY ELY OF OLD CAIN LUMBER CO RR SD RR LY APPROX 400 FT E OF STATE HWY
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 676
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 689,119
Legal Lot Number: 11
Municipality Name: 507 F16 C5 EMS16
Acres: 15.82
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL LOG HOME 3 BED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 507 F16 C5 EMS16
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,768
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 15.82 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3805051001400000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Acme Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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Mount Baker Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
3/10
Mount Baker Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 85° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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