Whatcom County property record for 3985 Saltspring Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,128 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,015,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,695 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 380116-041455-0000 |
| Primary APN | 380116-041455-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 39682 |
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| Street Address | 3985 SALTSPRING DR |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9598 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR3 |
| Legal Description | SANDY POINT SHORES NO 3 LOT 67 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDY POINT SHORES NO 3 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LUMMI RESERVATION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 940001 |
3985 Saltspring Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of December 30, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3985 SALTSPRING DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9598 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211032 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000027 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3985 SALTSPRING DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9598 |
| Document Number | 0001101032 |
| Map Reference | VOL 9 PG 120&121 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-1101032 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $17,172.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1835 BARKLEY BLVD STE 105, 105, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-3200 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3985 Saltspring Dr was $9,695, down 4.2% from the year before.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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 | $9,695.00 (-4.16%) | $1,218,171 (-1.34%) Land $436,638 Building $781,533 | $1,218,171 (-1.34%) Land $436,638 Building $781,533 |
| 2024 | $10,116.00 | $1,234,668 Land $442,553 Building $792,115 | $1,234,668 Land $442,553 Building $792,115 |
| 2022 | $1,024,612 Land $367,250 Building $657,362 | $1,024,612 Land $367,250 Building $657,362 | |
| 2021 | $7,533.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3985 Saltspring Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 185 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 185 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1990–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 3985 Saltspring Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SANDY POINT IMPROVEMENT CO private · serves 2,098 people · EPA ID WA5376105 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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