Whatcom County property record for 5448 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 4,350 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 4.92 acres (214,315 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $645,951 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $10,925 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42632 |
| Primary APN | 42632 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,332 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,018 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 214,315 sqft (4.92 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 249 sqft |
| Patio Area | 248 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Account Number | 42632 |
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| Street Address | 5448 ELDER RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR IN NW SW DAF-BEAP S 00 DEG 43'06\ W 656.70 FT FR W 1/4 SEC COR TH S 89 DEG 31'37\ E 660.01 FT-TH S 00 DEG 43'06\ W 326.83 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 42632
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 5448 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KEYBANK USA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 08, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 08, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2080900728 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5448 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES, WFG LENDER SERVICES RESWARE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000801362 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0801362 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 07, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5448 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Document Number | 2201205329 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5448 ELDER RD FERNDALE WA 982489515, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Document Number | 2201205329 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1205329 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1306 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 29, 2050 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,925.00 (+34.2%) | $1,402,736 (+16.56%) Land $342,146 Building $1,060,590 | $1,402,736 (+16.56%) Land $342,146 Building $1,060,590 |
| 2022 | $1,203,426 Land $318,176 Building $885,250 | $1,203,426 Land $318,176 Building $885,250 | |
| 2021 | $8,141.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 530730105032, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 21 locations within about half a mile of this property
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