Whatcom County property record for 4045 Saltspring Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,973 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 380116-072514-0000 |
| Primary APN | 380116-072514-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,083 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 906 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 463 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 39720 |
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| Street Address | 4045 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 82 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDY POINT SHORES NO 3 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LUMMI RESERVATION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 940001 |
4045 Saltspring Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4045 SALTSPRING DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018801915 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000200138 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4045 SALTSPRING DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9538 |
| Document Number | 2180801915 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 801915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,305.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 4045 SALTSPRING DR FERNDALE WA 982489538, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9538 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4045 Saltspring Dr was $5,973.
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 | $5,973.00 | $750,263 Land $436,638 Building $313,625 | $750,263 Land $436,638 Building $313,625 |
| 2022 | $631,046 Land $367,250 Building $263,796 | $631,046 Land $367,250 Building $263,796 | |
| 2021 | $4,318.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4045 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 4045 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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