2471 Hilltop Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 2471 Hilltop Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,403 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.327 acres (14,270 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$399,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$5,612 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Transfer
Nov 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN543409

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN543409
Alternative APNs
  • 390219 040218 0000
  • 93744

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,403 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,403 sqft
Basement Area2,259 sqft
Finished Basement930 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,329 sqft
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area14,270 sqft (0.327 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Carport Area578 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area189 sqft
Deck Area44 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number543409
Street Address2471 HILLTOP RD
CityFERNDALE
StateWA
Zip98248-9221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS8.5
Legal DescriptionALLVIEW HEIGHTS LOT 4 BLK 2
Legal Range02
Legal Township39
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionALLVIEW HEIGHTS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionFERNDALE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract10503

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 6, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FEDERAL SVGS BK
Jul 18, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PEOPLES BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2170701842
Last Transfer DateJun 6, 2023
Transfer Doc0000600401
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateJun 6, 2023
Property Address2471 HILLTOP RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9221
Document Number0000600401
Map ReferenceVOL 8 PG 32
Instrument DateMay 15, 2023
Instrument2023-0600401
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Living Trust

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Property Address2471 HILLTOP RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9221
Document Number2210102570
Instrument DateNov 20, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2021
Title CompanySERVICELINK EAST ESCROW

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address2471 HILLTOP RD FERNDALE WA 982489221, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9221

Mortgage

Document Number2210102570
DateJan 19, 2021
Instrument102570
Lender
NameFEDERAL SVGS BK
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60607
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 18, 2051

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateJul 18, 2017
Property Address2471 HILLTOP RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9221
Document Number2170701842
Instrument DateJul 13, 2017
Instrument701842
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2019
Title CompanyWHATCOM LAND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$7,107.20
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address2471 HILLTOP RD FERNDALE WA 982489221, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9221

Mortgage

Document Number2170701844
DateJul 18, 2017
Instrument701844
Lender
NamePEOPLES BK
TypeBank
AddressBELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 17, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
MunicipalityFerndale City
Unified School DistrictFerndale School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,612.00 (+19.56%)$749,106 (+18.92%) Land $244,440 Building $504,666$749,106 (+18.92%) Land $244,440 Building $504,666
2022$629,922 Land $234,075 Building $395,847$629,922 Land $234,075 Building $395,847
2021$4,694.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Ziply Fiber
Fiber
6,000 / 6,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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