Whatcom County property record for 5870 Cedar St, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 758 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,409 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,652 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 89386 |
| Primary APN | 89386 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 758 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 758 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 240 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,409 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Account Number | 89386 |
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| Street Address | 5870 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 | CARPENTER'S FIRST ADD TO FERNDALE LOT 7 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARPENTER'S FIRST ADD/FERNDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10506 |
The current owner of 5870 Cedar St acquired it in April 2006.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3101, FERNDALE, WA 98248-3101 |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2003 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 2060404229 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5870 Cedar St was $2,652.
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 | $2,652.00 | $353,997 Land $213,400 Building $140,597 | $353,997 Land $213,400 Building $140,597 |
| 2022 | $217,218 Land $126,401 Building $90,817 | $217,218 Land $126,401 Building $90,817 | |
| 2021 | $1,618.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5870 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 5870 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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