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5603 3rd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 5603 3rd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248

Property Summary

Property TypeNeighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center
Details24,440 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size1.77 acres (77,493 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,850,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$13,947 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN88698

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN88698
Alternative APNs
  • 390229 041468 0000
  • 98300

Interior

Building Area24,440 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area24,440 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Lot Area77,493 sqft (1.77 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number88698
Street Address5603 3RD AVE
CityFERNDALE
StateWA
Zip98248-8394
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center
Local Zoning CodeURR
Legal DescriptionFERNDALE AM LOTS 1 THRU 10 BLK 19-LOTS 11 THRU 20 BLK 20-TOG WI VAC MAPLE ST ABTG AS VAC ORD 380
Legal Range02
Legal Township39
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionFERNDALE AM
Legal Block19
Legal Lot Number1 2
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionFERNDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract10506

Owner

5603 3rd Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2023.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address8498 N TELEGRAPH RD, EVERSON, WA 98247-9255
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 9, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 9, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 2, 2003
Deed Document Number2023-1100656
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateNov 9, 2023
Property Address5603 3RD AVE, FERNDALE, WA 98248
Document Number0001100656
Map ReferenceVOL 5 PG 4
Instrument DateNov 6, 2023
Instrument2023-1100656
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$36,767.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8498 N TELEGRAPH RD, EVERSON, WA 98247-9255

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5603 3rd Ave was $13,947.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
MunicipalityFerndale City
Unified School DistrictFerndale School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$13,947.00$1,861,721 Land $1,117,550 Building $744,171$1,861,721 Land $1,117,550 Building $744,171
2022$2,044,417 Land $864,203 Building $1,180,214$2,044,417 Land $864,203 Building $1,180,214
2021$13,712.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5603 3rd Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 39 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies75 units insured
incl. 36 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims13 (2009–2025)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Dec 2025 · 12 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 5603 3rd Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFERNDALE
serves 19,305 people · EPA ID WA5324850
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead6 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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