Whatcom County property record for 5866 Olson Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 4,184 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 4.69 acres (204,732 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,457 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 91858 |
| Primary APN | 91858 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 21 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,160 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,160 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,160 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 204,732 sqft (4.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 968 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 504 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 91858 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5866 OLSON RD |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5A |
| Legal Description | TR IN W 1/2 W 1/2 W 1/2 SW DAF-BEG AT W 1/4 SEC COR-TH N 00 DEG 39'01\ E 20 FT TO E LI OF R/W OF OLSON RD-TH S 00 DEG 24'01\ |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
5866 Olson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5866 OLSON RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9649 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5866 Olson Rd was $12,457.
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Unified School District | Ferndale School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,457.00 | $1,599,472 Land $338,220 Building $1,261,252 | $1,599,472 Land $338,220 Building $1,261,252 |
| 2022 | $1,175,098 Land $249,492 Building $925,606 | $1,175,098 Land $249,492 Building $925,606 | |
| 2021 | $7,968.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5866 Olson Rd 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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.
Wildfire risk around 5866 Olson Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 25 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 |
May also be available: Pogozone powered by Neubeam.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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