279 Thompson Rd is a 594 square foot house on a 0.44 acre lot with 1 bedroom. Based on Redfin's Sedro Woolley data, we estimate the home's value is $393,762.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$663Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$393,762
$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 7.3% lower than the average sale price ($425K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,298 (+1.2%)
$288,750 + $133,096
$421,846
2025
$3,260 (+1.2%)
$288,750 + $133,096
$421,846
2024
$3,223 (−2.6%)
$367,996 + $112,160
$480,156
2023
$3,308 (+9.5%)
$367,996 + $112,160
$480,156
2022
$3,022 (+12.8%)
$324,223 + $98,819
$423,042
2021
$2,679 (+1.5%)
$257,321 + $78,428
$335,749
2020
$2,639 (+12.6%)
$202,615 + $61,754
$264,369
2019
$2,343 (+10.6%)
$183,084 + $64,501
$247,585
2017
$2,118
$160,063 + $56,352
$216,415
Tax history for 279 Thompson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,298 (+1.2%)
$288,750 + $133,096
$421,846
2025
$3,260 (+1.2%)
$288,750 + $133,096
$421,846
2024
$3,223 (−2.6%)
$367,996 + $112,160
$480,156
2023
$3,308 (+9.5%)
$367,996 + $112,160
$480,156
2022
$3,022 (+12.8%)
$324,223 + $98,819
$423,042
2021
$2,679 (+1.5%)
$257,321 + $78,428
$335,749
2020
$2,639 (+12.6%)
$202,615 + $61,754
$264,369
2019
$2,343 (+10.6%)
$183,084 + $64,501
$247,585
2017
$2,118
$160,063 + $56,352
$216,415
*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 Bathroom Fixtures: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CAINS LAKE
Living Sq. Ft: 594
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 396
Building Sq. Ft: 594
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: CAIN'S LAKE LOT 6 BLK 1-TOG WI UNDIV 1/132 INT IN LOT A BLK 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 600
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,166
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: 507 F18 EMS18
Acres: 0.44
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 507 F18 EMS18
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 594
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3704322012210000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Acme Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 7.1mi
5/10
Mount Baker Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 13.0mi
3/10
Mount Baker Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$375,000 – $453,000
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