Whatcom County property record for 5031 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,585 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 11 acres (483,080 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,250,562 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,732 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390134-448170-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390134-448170-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,585 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,185 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,493 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 483,080 sqft (11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 178510 |
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| Street Address | 5031 ELDER RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | THAT PTN NE SE DAF-COM AT SE COR-TH N 00 DEG 22 19 E ALG E LI OF SEC 1591.82 FT TO TPOB-TH N 85 DEG 37 33 W 886.05 FT-TH S 313.60 FT TO EXISTING FENCE LI-TH N 88 DEG 35 30 W ALG SD FENCE LI 376.04 FT-TH S 52 DEG 06 30 W CONT ALG SD FENCE 9.50 FT TO S |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 10504 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5031 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021271 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003082 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5031 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9548 |
| Document Number | 0000400271 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0400271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $21,365.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5031 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9548 |
| Document Number | 0000400272 |
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| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0400272 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5031 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9548 |
| Document Number | 0000403082 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0403082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5031 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9548 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5031 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9548 |
| Document Number | 2200802057 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 802057 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5031 ELDER RD FERNDALE WA 982489548, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9548 |
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 | $7,732.00 (+89.74%) | $1,307,520 (+71.99%) Land $418,935 Building $888,585 | $1,307,520 (+25.38%) Land $418,935 Building $888,585 |
| 2022 | $760,209 Land $51,482 Building $708,727 | $1,042,881 Land $334,154 Building $708,727 | |
| 2021 | $4,075.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LUMMI TRIBAL WATER DISTRICT tribal government · serves 3,699 people · EPA ID 105300002 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF BELLINGHAM-WATER DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 26 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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