Whatcom County property record for 6465 W 20th Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,294 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,411 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 96499 |
| Primary APN | 96499 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
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| Account Number | 96499 |
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| Street Address | 6465 W 20TH AVE |
| City | FERNDALE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98248-7723 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 ALDERGROVE HILL SHORT PLAT AS REC BOOK 21 SHORT PLATS PG 76 |
| Legal Range | 02 |
| Legal Township | 39 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALDERGROVE HILL SHORT PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WHATCOM WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FERNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 10505 |
The current owner of 6465 W 20th Ave bought it in December 2003.
Source: Whatcom County records, as of March 16, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 454 S 190TH ST, WA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2031205457 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6465 W 20th Ave was $1,411.
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 | $1,411.00 | $188,441 Land $188,441 | $188,441 Land $188,441 |
| 2022 | $73,181 Land $73,181 | $73,181 Land $73,181 | |
| 2021 | $549.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6465 W 20th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2009–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2021 · 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 6465 W 20th Ave 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 | 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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