Whatcom County property record for 5710 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 4.4 acres (191,664 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,327 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103161 |
| Primary APN | 103161 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,016 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 384 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 191,664 sqft (4.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 216 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 103161 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5710 ELDER RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-8713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 SW SW SW-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO TO WIDEN RD DESC AF 1041092-LESS RD |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
Source: Whatcom County records · APN 103161
Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5710 ELDER RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Whatcom County records · Assessment roll updated May 31, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,327.00 (-5.38%) | $555,661 (-5.38%) Land $332,865 Building $222,796 | $555,661 (-5.38%) Land $332,865 Building $222,796 |
| 2024 | $4,573.00 (+54.13%) | $587,227 (+34.44%) Land $373,000 Building $214,227 | $587,227 (+34.44%) Land $373,000 Building $214,227 |
| 2022 | $436,783 Land $234,816 Building $201,967 | $436,783 Land $234,816 Building $201,967 | |
| 2021 | $2,967.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Whatcom County (53073C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 530730105032, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 26 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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