526 Fern Rd is a 1,969 square foot house on a 0.31 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 17, 2002 for $177,500. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $1,045,125.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$531Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,045,125
$868K since sold in October 2002$16K since July
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This home's estimate is 1.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.06M) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Feb 16, 2012 • Final
Mechanical
Remove and replace a furnace with a similar unit.
Gas
HVAC
Jul 18, 2007 • Final
Right of way improvements
Obtain a driveway permit and a stormwater permit for a garage addition.
Grading
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: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HALLEY REP OF BLK 4-5
Living Sq. Ft: 1,969
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,969
Building Sq. Ft: 3,185
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: HALLEY PLAT, REPLAT OF BLKS 4-5 LOT 16 BLK 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,216
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,504
Legal Lot Number: 16
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: BELLINGHAM 501
Acres: 0.31
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.: 1,969
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3702120572100000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 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 • 1.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$993,000 – $1.20M
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