Whatcom County property record for 4946 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,004 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (33,541 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $299 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390135-018061-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390135-018061-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,541 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 580 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,440 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 88934 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4946 ELDER RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
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| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4946 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018101512 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000101512 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4946 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9548 |
| Document Number | 2180101512 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 101512 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $299.00 (-27.95%) | $354,333 (+130.49%) Land $150,512 Building $203,821 | $354,333 (-1.34%) Land $150,512 Building $203,821 |
| 2022 | $153,732 Land $75,000 Building $78,732 | $359,129 Land $152,550 Building $206,579 | |
| 2021 | $415.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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