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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,500 (+9.9%)
$9,594 + $280,439
$290,033
2025
$2,276 (+14.1%)
$9,594 + $280,439
$290,033
2024
$1,994 (−37.0%)
$7,399 + $269,653
$277,052
2023
$3,162 (+14.4%)
$7,399 + $269,653
$277,052
2022
$2,764 (+8.0%)
$72,978 + $301,559
$374,537
2021
$2,560 (−2.4%)
$58,647 + $239,330
$297,977
2020
$2,622 (+25.3%)
$50,400 + $202,822
$253,222
2019
$2,092 (+1.7%)
$43,361 + $171,060
$214,421
2017
$2,058 (−0.1%)
$39,643 + $154,108
$193,751
2016
$2,061 (+3.4%)
$36,151 + $136,385
$172,536
2015
$1,994 (+0.5%)
$33,947 + $128,275
$162,222
2014
$1,983 (+1.8%)
$32,989 + $125,550
$158,539
2013
$1,948 (−5.1%)
$32,989 + $125,550
$158,539
2011
$2,054
$33,154 + $129,767
$162,921
Tax history for 3289 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,500 (+9.9%)
$9,594 + $280,439
$290,033
2025
$2,276 (+14.1%)
$9,594 + $280,439
$290,033
2024
$1,994 (−37.0%)
$7,399 + $269,653
$277,052
2023
$3,162 (+14.4%)
$7,399 + $269,653
$277,052
2022
$2,764 (+8.0%)
$72,978 + $301,559
$374,537
2021
$2,560 (−2.4%)
$58,647 + $239,330
$297,977
2020
$2,622 (+25.3%)
$50,400 + $202,822
$253,222
2019
$2,092 (+1.7%)
$43,361 + $171,060
$214,421
2017
$2,058 (−0.1%)
$39,643 + $154,108
$193,751
2016
$2,061 (+3.4%)
$36,151 + $136,385
$172,536
2015
$1,994 (+0.5%)
$33,947 + $128,275
$162,222
2014
$1,983 (+1.8%)
$32,989 + $125,550
$158,539
2013
$1,948 (−5.1%)
$32,989 + $125,550
$158,539
2011
$2,054
$33,154 + $129,767
$162,921
*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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 210
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,752
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,140
Building Sq. Ft: 1,962
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: W 1/2 OF TR DAF-NW NW-EXC E 465 FT-EXC S 900 FT THEREOF-LESS RD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 252
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 234,353
Municipality Name: 502 F7 C7
Acres: 5.38
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: OSAG RANCHES/LIVESTOCK
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 502 F7 C7
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,962
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5.38 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901020225170000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Custer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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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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7 days above 82° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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