Whatcom County property record for 5863 Seamount Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,891 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $382,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,568 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 569624 |
| Primary APN | 569624 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,891 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 308 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 569624 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5863 SEAMOUNT DR |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS6.5 |
| Legal Description | SEAMOUNT LOT 8 BLK 9 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAMOUNT |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
5863 Seamount Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5863 SEAMOUNT DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI UMPQUA BK |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| May 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-0401103 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5863 SEAMOUNT DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9253 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001201351 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-1201351 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98227 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5863 SEAMOUNT DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9253 |
| Document Number | 2200401103 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 401103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,117.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 5863 SEAMOUNT DR FERNDALE WA 982489253, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9253 |
| Document Number | 2200401104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 401104 |
| Name | UMPQUA BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TIGARD, OR 97224 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 5863 SEAMOUNT DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9253 |
| Document Number | 2180902242 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5863 SEAMOUNT DR FERNDALE WA 982489253, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9253 |
| Document Number | 2180902242 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 902242 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-9750 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 23, 2028 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5863 SEAMOUNT DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9253 |
| Document Number | 2170502518 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 502518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,080.31 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5863 SEAMOUNT DR FERNDALE WA 982489253, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9253 |
| Document Number | 2170502519 |
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| Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 502519 |
| Name | WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5863 Seamount Dr was $3,568.
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 | $3,568.00 | $476,345 Land $224,070 Building $252,275 | $476,345 Land $224,070 Building $252,275 |
| 2022 | $380,370 Land $149,808 Building $230,562 | $380,370 Land $149,808 Building $230,562 | |
| 2021 | $2,834.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5863 Seamount Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 5863 Seamount Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 415 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ziply Fiber.
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