Whatcom County property record for 5887 Cedar St, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,567 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 390220-245251-0000 |
| Primary APN | 390220-245251-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,924 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Storage Building | 336 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 95498 |
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| Street Address | 5887 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 | LOT 3 GOLDA MCCARTHY SHORT PLAT LLA AS REC BOOK 21 SHORT PLATS PG 23 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLDA MCCARTHY SHORT PLAT LLA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10506 |
5887 Cedar St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3173 SUNSET WAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-8644 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Mar 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018300532 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001103262 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5887 CEDAR ST, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9301 |
| Document Number | 2181101231 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1101231 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,366.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 3173 SUNSET WAY BELLINGHAM WA 982268644, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-8644 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5887 CEDAR ST, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9301 |
| Document Number | 2180300532 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 300532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,743.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2939 LYNN ST BELLINGHAM WA 982252222, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2222 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5887 Cedar St was $2,567, up 9.8% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,567.00 (+9.84%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,337.00 | $311,728 Land $244,440 Building $67,288 | $311,728 Land $244,440 Building $67,288 |
| 2022 | $300,138 Land $134,827 Building $165,311 | $300,138 Land $134,827 Building $165,311 | |
| 2021 | $2,236.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5887 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 5887 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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