Whatcom County property record for 5554 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,554 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 3.5 acres (152,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,965 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Jun 2023 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390126-039368-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390126-039368-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,554 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,050 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,393 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 152,460 sqft (3.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 177601 |
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| Street Address | 5554 ELDER RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | LOT 3A ALTERATION TO FERNSIDE CLUSTER SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2023-0600533 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTERATION TO FERNSIDE CLUSTER SHORT PLA |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3A |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5554 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NFM INC |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage THEO INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Jan 23, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage THEO INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI JOEL SOTHERN |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017600186 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000531 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5554 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, SOURCEPOINT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5554 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Document Number | 0000401981 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0401981 |
| Name | NFM INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5554 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Document Number | 0000600530 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0600530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| 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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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5554 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Document Number | 0000600531 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0600531 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5554 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Document Number | 2191201550 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 5554 ELDER RD FERNDALE WA 982489515, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Document Number | 2191201550 |
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| Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1201550 |
| Name | THEO INVESTMENTS LLC |
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| Address | 37921 STATE ROUTE 20, CONCRETE, WA 98237-9245 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5554 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 101706 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | LAND TITLE AND ESCROW/SKAGIT, LAND TITLE & ESCROW/SKAGIT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5554 ELDER RD FERNDALE WA 982489515, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Document Number | 2190101706 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 101706 |
| Name | THEO INVESTMENTS LLC |
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| Address | 37921 STATE ROUTE 20, CONCRETE, WA 98237-9245 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5554 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9515 |
| Document Number | 2170600186 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 600186 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,909.60 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 4181 DEEMER RD #216 BELLINGHAM WA 982266494, 216, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-6494 |
| Document Number | 2170600187 |
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| Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 600187 |
| Name | JOEL SOTHERN |
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| Address | 1745 LOS FELIZ DR # 2, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362-3058 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2020 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 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 | $6,965.00 (-1.12%) | $888,220 (-1.79%) Land $316,802 Building $571,418 | $888,220 (-1.79%) Land $316,802 Building $571,418 |
| 2024 | $7,044.00 (+49.21%) | $904,440 (+36.58%) Land $355,000 Building $549,440 | $904,440 (+36.58%) Land $355,000 Building $549,440 |
| 2022 | $662,226 Land $190,788 Building $471,438 | $662,226 Land $190,788 Building $471,438 | |
| 2021 | $4,721.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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