Whatcom County property record for 5171 Ferndale Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 2.73 acres (118,919 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,750 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3902313623220000 |
| Primary APN | 3902313623220000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,520 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 118,919 sqft (2.73 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 514790 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 3902313623220000 |
| Street Address | 5171 FERNDALE RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | TR IN GOVT LOT 6 DAF-BEG AT NW COR OF GOVT LOT 6 (SE NE)-TH N 87 DEG 59'09\ E ALG N LI OF GOVT LOT 6 824.79 FT TO ITS INTERS |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2043 |
| 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 | 5171 FERNDALE RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2014 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 2140902219 |
| 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 | $4,750.00 (-3.83%) | $611,277 (-3.82%) Land $303,059 Building $308,218 | $611,277 (-3.82%) Land $303,059 Building $308,218 |
| 2024 | $4,939.00 (+22.92%) | $635,564 (+7.63%) Land $339,200 Building $296,364 | $635,564 (+7.63%) Land $339,200 Building $296,364 |
| 2022 | $590,482 Land $223,467 Building $367,015 | $590,482 Land $223,467 Building $367,015 | |
| 2021 | $4,018.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | RIVER RD WATER ASSOCIATION private · serves 30 people · EPA ID WA5372800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from FERTILE MEADOWS WATER ASSN |
| Last State Inspection | May 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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