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5970 Olson Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 Property Records

Whatcom County property record for 5970 Olson Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

Property Summary

Property TypeFarm - Dairy
Lot Size4.67 acres (203,425 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$337,088 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$30 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
Jul 2021 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN390124-032385-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN390124-032385-0000
Alternative APNs
  • 172774
  • 506889
  • 603199
  • 418512

Exterior

Lot Area203,425 sqft (4.67 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number172774
Street Address5970 OLSON RD
CityFERNDALE
StateWA
Zip98248-8524
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy
Local Zoning CodeR5A
Legal DescriptionTHAT PTN LY WITHIN N 1/2 SW NW DAF-BEG AT NW COR OF N 1/2 SW NW-TH S 89 DEG 3449 E ALG N LI OF N 1/2 594.05 FT-TH S 00 DEG 3751 W 328.52 FT-TH N 89 DEG 3904 W 529.05 FT-TH S 00 DEG 3751 W 329.17 FT TO S LI OF N 1/2-TH N 89 DEG 4318 W ALG SD S LI 65 F
Legal Range01
Legal Township39
Legal Section24
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Township / Civil DivisionFERNDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract10503

Owner

5970 Olson Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.

Source: Whatcom County records, as of April 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address40 WILDHORSE TRL, BELGRADE, MT 59714-8892
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 8, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA
Jul 13, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA
Apr 22, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023600
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateSep 8, 2023
Property Address5970 OLSON RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8524
Document Number0000900600
Instrument DateSep 7, 2023
Instrument2023-0900600
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$5,398.40
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 WILDHORSE TRL, BELGRADE, MT 59714-8892

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateJul 13, 2021
Property Address5970 OLSON RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8524
Document Number0000701922
Instrument DateJul 9, 2021
Instrument2021-0701922
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$3,013.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5891 OLSON RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9649

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWHATCOM WA
Recording DateApr 22, 2019
Property AddressOLSON RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248
Document Number2190402179
Instrument DateApr 11, 2019
Instrument402179
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressOLSON RD FERNDALE WA 98248, FERNDALE, WA 98248

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5970 Olson Rd was $30, up 11.1% from the year before.

Source: Whatcom County assessment roll, as of December 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyWhatcom County
Unified School DistrictFerndale School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$30.00 (+11.11%)$257,552 (+7,204.37%) Land $257,552$257,552 (-10.76%) Land $257,552
2024$27.00$3,526 Land $3,526$288,606 Land $288,606
2022$3,386 Land $3,386$170,133 Land $170,133
2021$49.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5970 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 17 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies17 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

Wildfire risk around 5970 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 RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 95% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFERNDALE
serves 19,305 people · EPA ID WA5324850
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead6 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Pogozone powered by Neubeam.

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