Whatcom County property record for 5630 3rd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Medical Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,547 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,508 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,500 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,248 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 489313 |
| Primary APN | 489313 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,547 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,547 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Lot Area | 6,508 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Balcony | Balcony |
| Balcony Area | 99 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 489313 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5630 3RD AVE |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-8394 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Medical Building |
| Local Zoning Code | URR |
| Legal Description | FERNDALE AM LOTS 14-15 BLK 17 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | FERNDALE AM |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 10506 |
The current owner of 5630 3rd Ave acquired it in July 2011.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2098, FERNDALE, WA 98248-2098 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2040801016 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 2110700398 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5630 3rd Ave was $2,248.
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 | $2,248.00 | $300,174 Land $181,043 Building $119,131 | $300,174 Land $181,043 Building $119,131 |
| 2022 | $225,662 Land $106,470 Building $119,192 | $225,662 Land $106,470 Building $119,192 | |
| 2021 | $1,513.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5630 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 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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 5630 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 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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