Whatcom County property record for 6159 Sunshine Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,280 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,479 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75272 |
| Primary APN | 75272 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Storage Building | 196 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Account Number | 75272 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6159 SUNSHINE DR |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-9239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS8.5 |
| Legal Description | AQUARIUS NO 2 LOT 18 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | AQUARIUS |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 10505 |
The current owner of 6159 Sunshine Dr bought it in September 2009.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6159 SUNSHINE DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2090902103 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Property Address | 6159 SUNSHINE DR, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9239 |
| Document Number | 2201200812 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | WHATCOM LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 6159 SUNSHINE DR FERNDALE WA 982489239, FERNDALE, WA 98248-9239 |
| Document Number | 2201200812 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1200812 |
| Name | PEOPLES BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6159 Sunshine Dr was $3,479.
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 | $3,479.00 | $464,446 Land $203,700 Building $260,746 | $464,446 Land $203,700 Building $260,746 |
| 2022 | $360,256 Land $121,719 Building $238,537 | $360,256 Land $121,719 Building $238,537 | |
| 2021 | $2,684.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6159 Sunshine Dr 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 6159 Sunshine Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Ziply Fiber.
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