Whatcom County property record for 5778 2nd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,326 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,242 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390220-176100-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390220-176100-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 7,326 sqft Gross Area |
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| 1st Floor Area | 7,326 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 185176 |
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| Street Address | 5778 2ND AVE |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9192 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | URR |
| Legal Description | NEW FERNDALE LOTS 1-2 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW FERNDALE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 10506 |
5778 2nd Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 E KELLOGG RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-8110 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GLEN CARLSON |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024672 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000301285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5778 2ND AVE, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9192 |
| Document Number | 0000301285 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0301285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 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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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5778 2ND AVE, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9192 |
| Document Number | 2201000235 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1000235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BELLINGHAM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,340.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 317 TELEGRAPH RD BELLINGHAM WA 982268751, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-8751 |
| Document Number | 2201000236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1000236 |
| Name | GLEN CARLSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 9162 TELEGRAPH RD, SUMAS, WA 98295-8802 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5778 2nd Ave was $5,242, up 10.7% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,242.00 (+10.73%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,734.00 (+0.11%) | $637,191 (+0.93%) Land $201,365 Building $435,826 | $637,191 (+0.93%) Land $201,365 Building $435,826 |
| 2024 | $4,729.00 | $631,326 Land $195,500 Building $435,826 | $631,326 Land $195,500 Building $435,826 |
| 2022 | $602,130 Land $119,687 Building $482,443 | $602,130 Land $119,687 Building $482,443 | |
| 2021 | $4,038.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5778 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2021–2025) |
| 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 5778 2nd 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 |
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| 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 101 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 |
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