Whatcom County property record for 5472 Shields Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,981 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,911 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $655,341 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,947 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 581453 |
| Primary APN | 581453 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,981 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,911 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Patio Area | 26 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 187109 |
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| Street Address | 5472 SHIELDS RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-8931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6.5 |
| Legal Description | WOODS POINT PHASE 1 LOT 14 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODS POINT PHASE 1 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
5472 Shields Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5472 SHIELDS RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-0602928 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5472 SHIELDS RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8931 |
| Document Number | 0000602928 |
| Map Reference | AF 2020-0300521 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0602928 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,770.08 |
| 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 | 5472 SHIELDS RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8931 |
| Document Number | 0000602929 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0602929 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5472 Shields Rd was $4,947.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 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 | $4,947.00 | $660,451 Land $183,330 Building $477,121 | $660,451 Land $183,330 Building $477,121 |
| 2022 | $677,759 Land $149,808 Building $527,951 | $677,759 Land $149,808 Building $527,951 | |
| 2021 | $1,018.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5472 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 5472 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon, Ziply Fiber.
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