Whatcom County property record for 5030 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,678 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.94 acres (84,506 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $63,950 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,931 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 88972 |
| Primary APN | 88972 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,678 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,678 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 84,506 sqft (1.94 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 805 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 242 sqft |
| Deck Area | 766 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|
| Account Number | 88972 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5030 ELDER RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT A WELCH CLUSTER SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 1991102713 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELCH CLUSTER SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| 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 | WARD & LINDA PLETCHER TRL, FERNDALE, WA 98248 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010100560 |
| 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 | $5,931.00 (+45.37%) | $761,591 (+25.38%) Land $250,608 Building $510,983 | $761,591 (+25.38%) Land $250,608 Building $510,983 |
| 2022 | $607,447 Land $199,892 Building $407,555 | $607,447 Land $199,892 Building $407,555 | |
| 2021 | $4,080.00 |
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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 40 / 7 |
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