Whatcom County property record for 5358 Shields Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $312,780 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,701 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390228-375079-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390228-375079-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,364 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,880 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Concrete/Metal Slab |
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| Porch Area | 382 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 97962 |
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| Street Address | 5358 SHIELDS RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-8932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8.5 |
| Legal Description | LIBERTY PARK LOT 36 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
5358 Shields Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2011.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5358 SHIELDS RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20111003018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000800260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5358 SHIELDS RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8932 |
| Document Number | 0000202072 |
| Map Reference | AF 2060101893 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026-0202072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 5358 Shields Rd was $4,701.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Municipality | Ferndale City |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,701.00 | $628,961 Land $224,070 Building $404,891 | $628,961 Land $224,070 Building $404,891 |
| 2022 | $598,539 Land $159,171 Building $439,368 | $598,539 Land $159,171 Building $439,368 | |
| 2021 | $4,460.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5358 Shields Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1989–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5358 Shields Rd is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | FERNDALE serves 19,305 people · EPA ID WA5324850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon, Ziply Fiber.
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