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Whatcom County · Acme, WAAcme, WA property taxes. Values cooled. Check yours.
In January 2026, the typical home in Acme was worth about $488,000, 3.3% below the June 2022 peak of $505,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, an appeal may be worth filing.
What Acme home values did
Acme values peaked in June 2022 and were 3.3% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they rose 0.0%. That's in line with Whatcom County as a whole (+0.5%).
Values have been roughly flat since January, through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $410,000 | +20.7% |
| January 2022 | $459,000 | +12.0% |
| January 2023 | $467,000 | +1.8% |
| January 2024 | $479,000 | +2.6% |
| January 2025 | $488,000 | +1.9% |
| January 2026 | $488,000 | +0.0% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $488,000 | -0.1% since January |
Peak since 2021: $505,000 in June 2022. January 2026 was 3.3% below it.
What to check on your notice
The typical Acme home gained 0.0% in the year to January 2026. A notice that rose far more than that, or a value above what similar homes nearby actually sold for, is the usual starting point for an appeal.
How Acme compares nearby
Among 10 Whatcom County places, Acme has the 2nd largest drop from its peak and the 7th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 175th of 372 Washington places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $672,000 | +0.1% | At peak |
| Ferndale | $616,000 | +0.0% | At peak |
| Lynden | $622,000 | +1.7% | At peak |
| Blaine | $543,000 | -0.1% | -1.7% |
| Maple Falls | $366,000 | +1.2% | At peak |
| Custer | $671,000 | -0.3% | -0.5% |
| Deming | $320,000 | +1.0% | -5.6% |
| Sumas | $490,000 | +2.8% | -1.3% |
| Acme | $488,000 | +0.0% | -3.3% |
| Point Roberts | $392,000 | +4.3% | At peak |
Deadline and where to file
Acme values are set by the local county assessor. File your petition with the County Board of Equalization by July 1 of the assessment year, or within 30 days after the assessor mailed your change of value notice, whichever is later. Counties can extend the 30 days to up to 60 days, so check your county.
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 deadline has passed (July 1, 2026, or 30 to 60 days after your notice, depending on the county). Your next chance is the 2027 assessment: notices are mailed during 2027 and you can file by July 1, 2027, or 30 days (60 in counties that extended) after your notice date, whichever is later. If you already appealed in 2026, the Board of Tax Appeals deadline is 30 days from the date the county board mailed its decision.
The Whatcom County guide covers the full Washington appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Acme case
Averages explain why a case might work. The decision turns on evidence about one property. Acme is part of the Bellingham metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- The Department of Revenue says you must show the value by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence, so documents beat opinions.
Get your Acme appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Washington appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Washington forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: RCW 84.40.038, Petition to board of equalization, filing deadlines, Washington DOR Form 64 0075 petition, Washington Board of Tax Appeals FAQs, Washington DOR, how the 1% levy limit works. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.