Whatcom County property record for 5601 3rd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 13,952 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $16,573 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 390229-025448-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390229-025448-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 20 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 13,952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 13,952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Balcony Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Canopy | 528 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 98282 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5601 3RD AVE |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-8367 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | URR |
| Legal Description | FERNDALE AM LOTS 11 THRU 20 BLK 19-TOG WI ALL VAC ALLEY IN BLK 19 AS VAC ORD 380 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | FERNDALE AM |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-20 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10506 |
Source: Whatcom County records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 836, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273-0836 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015302986 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000802907 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5601 3RD AVE, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8394 |
| Document Number | 2190503355 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 227 FREEWAY DR #B MOUNT VERNON WA 982732887, B, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273-2887 |
| Document Number | 2190503355 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 503355 |
| Name | PEOPLES BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $16,573.00 (+52.75%) | $2,211,599 (+32.3%) Land $773,750 Building $1,437,849 | $2,211,599 (+32.3%) Land $773,750 Building $1,437,849 |
| 2022 | $1,671,673 Land $563,010 Building $1,108,663 | $1,671,673 Land $563,010 Building $1,108,663 | |
| 2021 | $10,850.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 39 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 75 units insured incl. 36 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (2009–2025) |
| 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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ziply Fiber Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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