Whatcom County property record for 5948 Spruce Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,074 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,551 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,096 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38358 |
| Primary APN | 38358 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,074 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,551 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 38358 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5948 SPRUCE AVE |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-8780 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8.5 |
| Legal Description | CEDARWOODS LOT 10 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDARWOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5948 SPRUCE AVE, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8780 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $3,096.00 (+10.57%) | $413,259 (+9.97%) Land $224,070 Building $189,189 | $413,259 (+9.97%) Land $224,070 Building $189,189 |
| 2022 | $375,795 Land $159,171 Building $216,624 | $375,795 Land $159,171 Building $216,624 | |
| 2021 | $2,800.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 at the parcel |
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: Northwest Fiber.
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