Whatcom County property record for 5869 Cedar St, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.569 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,891 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 86435 |
| Primary APN | 86435 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,670 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.569 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 86435 |
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| Street Address | 5869 CEDAR ST |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HC |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 B AND J SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 8 SHORT PLATS PG 24 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | D J SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10506 |
The current owner of 5869 Cedar St bought it in September 2002.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2355, FERNDALE, WA 98248-2355 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020905021 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5869 Cedar St was $4,891.
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 | $4,891.00 | $652,984 Land $285,180 Building $367,804 | $652,984 Land $285,180 Building $367,804 |
| 2022 | $140,445 Land $140,445 | $140,445 Land $140,445 | |
| 2021 | $2,207.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5869 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 5869 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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