511 Fern Rd is a 1,752 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 24, 1984 for $61,750. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $765,839.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$765,839
$704K since sold in April 1984$12K since September
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This home's estimate is 19.4% lower than the average sale price ($951K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Sale history for 511 Fern Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 24, 1984
Sold
$61,750
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,445 (+10.2%)
$441,000 + $332,274
$773,274
2025
$5,847 (+1.6%)
$441,000 + $332,274
$773,274
2024
$5,758 (+7.8%)
$393,705 + $346,184
$739,889
2023
$5,340 (+12.7%)
$393,705 + $346,184
$739,889
2022
$4,740 (+5.3%)
$335,070 + $294,626
$629,696
2021
$4,504 (+1.8%)
$270,225 + $237,608
$507,833
2020
$4,425 (+4.6%)
$237,038 + $208,427
$445,465
2019
$4,229 (+9.6%)
$211,575 + $193,670
$405,245
2017
$3,857 (+9.9%)
$187,800 + $171,911
$359,711
2016
$3,511 (+1.6%)
$172,800 + $158,396
$331,196
2015
$3,456 (+3.2%)
$156,000 + $143,124
$299,124
2014
$3,350 (+21.5%)
$150,000 + $135,150
$285,150
2013
$2,758 (+9.0%)
$150,000 + $135,150
$285,150
2011
$2,531 (+2.9%)
$145,200 + $108,162
$253,362
2010
$2,461 (−0.9%)
$165,000 + $110,370
$275,370
2009
$2,482
$165,000 + $110,370
$275,370
Tax history for 511 Fern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,445 (+10.2%)
$441,000 + $332,274
$773,274
2025
$5,847 (+1.6%)
$441,000 + $332,274
$773,274
2024
$5,758 (+7.8%)
$393,705 + $346,184
$739,889
2023
$5,340 (+12.7%)
$393,705 + $346,184
$739,889
2022
$4,740 (+5.3%)
$335,070 + $294,626
$629,696
2021
$4,504 (+1.8%)
$270,225 + $237,608
$507,833
2020
$4,425 (+4.6%)
$237,038 + $208,427
$445,465
2019
$4,229 (+9.6%)
$211,575 + $193,670
$405,245
2017
$3,857 (+9.9%)
$187,800 + $171,911
$359,711
2016
$3,511 (+1.6%)
$172,800 + $158,396
$331,196
2015
$3,456 (+3.2%)
$156,000 + $143,124
$299,124
2014
$3,350 (+21.5%)
$150,000 + $135,150
$285,150
2013
$2,758 (+9.0%)
$150,000 + $135,150
$285,150
2011
$2,531 (+2.9%)
$145,200 + $108,162
$253,362
2010
$2,461 (−0.9%)
$165,000 + $110,370
$275,370
2009
$2,482
$165,000 + $110,370
$275,370
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RS
Residential Single Development Zone
The residential single RS general use type is primarily intended to accommodate families desiring to live within neighborhoods consisting of individual dwelling units or townhouses in low density environments.; These regulations have been adopted to provide flexibility in the arrangement of a main building upon a building site in order to allow efficient and capable design, assure necessary light and air, and to encourage the compatible development of neighborhoods while conserving and enhancing the value of land and the important physical characteristics within the RS areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Recreation
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
May 2, 2013 • Final
Electrical single family or duplex
Install a new bathroom exhaust fan and a corresponding electrical switch.
Bathroom
Electrical
Oct 30, 2012 • Final
Plumbing
Replace an existing gas water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HALLEY REP OF BLK 4-5
Living Sq. Ft: 1,752
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,752
Building Sq. Ft: 1,752
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: HALLEY PLAT, REPLAT OF BLKS 4-5 LOT 6 BLK 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,197
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: BELLINGHAM 501
Acres: 0.28
Zoning Code: RS10.0
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: BELLINGHAM 501
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,752
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702120152210000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Fairhaven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Sehome High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 83° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$728,000 – $881,000
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