Whatcom County property record for 5830 Cedar St, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 728 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,218 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504306 |
| Primary APN | 504306 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,756 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 464 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 504306 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5830 CEDAR ST |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1.5 |
| Legal Description | BEAP ON E LI OF CEDAR ST 230.1 FT N OF NLY LI OF SOMERSET AVE-TH E 213 FT-TH N 52 FT-TH W TO ELY LI OF CEDAR ST-TH SLY TO POB |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10506 |
5830 Cedar St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2014.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3334 BOXWOOD AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-8401 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2140901327 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5830 CEDAR ST, FERNDALE, WA 98248 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000301134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0301134 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5830 Cedar St was $5,218.
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 | $5,218.00 | $696,511 Land $213,400 Building $483,111 | $696,511 Land $213,400 Building $483,111 |
| 2022 | $540,534 Land $140,445 Building $400,089 | $540,534 Land $140,445 Building $400,089 | |
| 2021 | $4,028.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5830 Cedar St 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 5830 Cedar St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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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