Whatcom County property record for 6040 Captain's Way, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,259 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,280 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,374 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 491975 |
| Primary APN | 491975 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,259 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 459 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 429 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
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| Account Number | 491975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6040 CAPTAINS WAY |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-8571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS10.5 |
| Legal Description | THORNTON WOODS LOT 11 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORNTON WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10503 |
The current owner of 6040 Captain's Way bought it in November 2011.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6040 CAPTAINS WAY, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2111101568 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6040 Captain's Way was $3,374.
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 | $3,374.00 | $449,449 Land $183,330 Building $266,119 | $449,449 Land $183,330 Building $266,119 |
| 2022 | $398,559 Land $145,595 Building $252,964 | $398,559 Land $145,595 Building $252,964 | |
| 2021 | $2,981.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6040 Captain's Way 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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 risk around 6040 Captain's Way 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 Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Ziply Fiber.
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