Whatcom County property record for 5863 Cedar St, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 2,499 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,280 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,957 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Transfer Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390220-230232-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390220-230232-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,499 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,239 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Patio Area | 94 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 95469 |
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| Street Address | 5863 CEDAR ST |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-8620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1.5 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 B AND J SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 8 SHORT PLATS PG 24 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | B AND J SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10506 |
5863 Cedar St, a triplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2020.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 294, LYNDEN, WA 98264-0294 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2020 | Correction Deed, Transfer WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Mar 4, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013203528 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000403224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5863 CEDAR ST, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8620 |
| Document Number | 2200403224 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 403224 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | DEPOT RD LYNDEN WA 98264, LYNDEN, WA 98264 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5863 CEDAR ST, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8620 |
| Document Number | 2200300353 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 300353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5863 Cedar St was $4,957.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,957.00 | $663,229 Land $218,250 Building $444,979 | $663,229 Land $218,250 Building $444,979 |
| 2022 | $573,705 Land $140,445 Building $433,260 | $573,705 Land $140,445 Building $433,260 | |
| 2021 | $4,275.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5863 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 5863 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 |
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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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