Whatcom County property record for 5205 Olson Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,130 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 5.42 acres (236,095 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,180 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,580 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503354 |
| Primary APN | 503354 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,130 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,130 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 236,095 sqft (5.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Deck Area | 706 sqft |
| Patio Area | 348 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 503354 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5205 OLSON RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 W D MEYER SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2060802746 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | W D MEYER SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
The current owner of 5205 Olson Rd bought it in May 2013.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5205 OLSON RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2130500907 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5205 Olson Rd was $5,580 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $5,580.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $716,514 Land $235,486 Building $481,028 | $1,190,569 Land $344,056 Building $846,513 |
| 2022 | $711,356 Land $230,328 Building $481,028 | $949,599 Land $274,428 Building $675,171 | |
| 2021 | $6,171.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5205 Olson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 5205 Olson Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 40 / 7 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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