Whatcom County property record for 4038 Saltspring Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,664 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $8,863 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 478215 |
| Primary APN | 478215 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,664 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,424 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
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| Deck Area | 2,130 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 478215 |
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| Street Address | 4038 SALTSPRING DR |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR3 |
| Legal Description | SANDY POINT SHORES NO 3 LOT 23 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDY POINT SHORES NO 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LUMMI RESERVATION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 940001 |
4038 Saltspring Dr is held in a trust since July 2024.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2100202296 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000702338 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4038 Saltspring Dr was $8,863.
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 | $8,863.00 | $1,081,745 Land $382,898 Building $698,847 | $1,081,745 Land $382,898 Building $698,847 |
| 2022 | $909,864 Land $322,050 Building $587,814 | $909,864 Land $322,050 Building $587,814 | |
| 2021 | $6,527.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4038 Saltspring Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 13.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 4038 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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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