Whatcom County property record for 2985 Brown Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Farm - Dairy |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 4.86 acres (211,702 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,631 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 527524 |
| Primary APN | 527524 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 492 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 211,702 sqft (4.86 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,565 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 527524 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2985 BROWN RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-8735 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | W 310 FT OF N 702.63 FT OF NE SE-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 10504 |
2985 Brown Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2016.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 SKLOW RD, WA |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016-0102745 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2985 Brown Rd was $4,631.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,631.00 | $594,676 Land $278,705 Building $315,971 | $657,046 Land $341,075 Building $315,971 |
| 2022 | $417,034 Land $72,445 Building $344,589 | $597,016 Land $252,427 Building $344,589 | |
| 2021 | $2,863.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2985 Brown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 risk around 2985 Brown Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ALDERGROVE WATER ASSOC. private · serves 120 people · EPA ID WA5301200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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