4983 Ferndale Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 4983 Ferndale Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

Property Summary

Property TypeFarm - Crops
Details6 bd · 8 ba · 3,968 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size38.2 acres (1,663,992 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$578,089 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$6,707 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN38225

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN38225
Alternative APNs
  • 390231 442068 0000
  • 99412

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths8 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,968 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area7,936 sqft
Fireplaces3 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialCombination
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area1,663,992 sqft (38.2 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area1,104 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area180 sqft
Deck Area468 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number38225
Street Address4983 FERNDALE RD
CityFERNDALE
StateWA
Zip98248-9122
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Farm - Crops
Local Zoning CodeAG
Legal DescriptionSE SE-SUBJ TO ESMTS REC AF 770303-899392-1011598-LESS RD
Legal Range02
Legal Township39
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionD S JENKINS ADD/BELLINGHAM
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionFERNDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2060
Census Tract10503

Owner

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 27, 2007
Deed Document Number2025-1202434
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateDec 29, 2025
Property Address4983 FERNDALE RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9122
Document Number0001202434
Instrument DateDec 23, 2025
Instrument2025-1202434
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 6, 2026
Title CompanyWHATCOM LAND TITLE, WHATCOM LAND TITLE NEW

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$9,350.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictFerndale School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,707.00 (+7.02%)$863,058 (+7.02%) Land $116,768 Building $746,290$1,386,132 (-3.38%) Land $639,842 Building $746,290
2024$6,267.00 (-4.5%)$806,449 (-8.72%) Land $88,862 Building $717,587$1,434,577 (+20.3%) Land $716,990 Building $717,587
2022$883,508 Land $84,368 Building $799,140$1,192,457 Land $393,317 Building $799,140
2021$6,562.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 17 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies17 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRIVER RD WATER ASSOCIATION
private · serves 30 people · EPA ID WA5372800
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from FERTILE MEADOWS WATER ASSN
Last State InspectionMay 2022
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
Pogozone powered by Neubeam
Fixed Wireless
40 / 7
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
25 / 3

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