Whatcom County property record for 4958 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,282 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.38 acres (60,113 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $194,500 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,278 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 491144 |
| Primary APN | 491144 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,282 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,282 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 60,113 sqft (1.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 361 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Storage Building | 58 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 491144 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4958 ELDER RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | TR IN SW SW DAF-BEAP 444 FT S OF INTERS OF N LI OF SW SW-E LI OF ELDER RD (CO RD 203)-TH E PAR WI SD N LI OF SW SW 300 FT TH |
| 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 March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4958 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2030303793 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 2110902686 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $4,278.00 (+82.04%) | $549,350 (+25.38%) Land $224,516 Building $324,834 | $549,350 (+25.38%) Land $224,516 Building $324,834 |
| 2022 | $438,165 Land $179,080 Building $259,085 | $438,165 Land $179,080 Building $259,085 | |
| 2021 | $2,350.00 |
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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