996 Slater Rd is a 1,312 square foot house on a 9.83 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 28, 1996 for $50,000. Based on Redfin's Bellingham data, we estimate the home's value is $614,526.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
9.83 acresLot Size
$468Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$614,526
$565K since sold in May 1996$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 9.3% lower than the average sale price ($677K) 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
R5A
Rural District
The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan map and implement the Comprehensive Plan policies that define the rural character in Whatcom County in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5). In addition, it is the intent of this district to allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ELDRIDGES RURAL ADD/BHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 1,312
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 864
Building Sq. Ft: 2,868
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: ELDRIDGE'S RURAL ADD TO BELLINGHAM W 1/2 OF LOTS 3-5-EXC PTN TO WHATCOM CO FOR RD DESC AF 1429428-1429429
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,556
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 428,195
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: 502 F8
Acres: 9.83
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 2 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 502 F8
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,312
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3802033475190000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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Vista Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 16 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, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$584,000 – $707,000
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