Whatcom County property record for 4073 Saltspring Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 882 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,941 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 487100 |
| Primary APN | 487100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 882 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 882 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 882 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 828 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 459 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 487100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4073 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 89 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 38 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDY POINT SHORES NO 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | LUMMI RESERVATION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 940001 |
The current owner of 4073 Saltspring Dr acquired it in March 2011.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4073 SALTSPRING DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 2110300930 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4073 Saltspring Dr was $6,941.
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 | $6,941.00 | $847,214 Land $436,638 Building $410,576 | $847,214 Land $436,638 Building $410,576 |
| 2022 | $712,593 Land $367,250 Building $345,343 | $712,593 Land $367,250 Building $345,343 | |
| 2021 | $4,489.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4073 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.
Wildfire risk around 4073 Saltspring Dr is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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