8604 Valley View Rd is a 2,926 square foot ranch on a 29.36 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 16, 2008 for $340,000.
RanchProperty Type
1965Year Built
29.36 acresLot Size
$116Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
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Market trends in 98240, WA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.6%
1.2% MoM
Median sale price
$845K
$45K MoM
Avg. days on market
14d
2 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
1 MoM
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Sale history for 8604 Valley View Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 16, 2008
Sold
$340,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,692 (+4.0%)
$36,212 + $294,260
$330,472
2025
$2,588 (+12.9%)
$36,212 + $294,260
$330,472
2024
$2,292 (−21.6%)
$33,804 + $282,942
$316,746
2023
$2,922 (+12.4%)
$33,804 + $282,942
$316,746
2022
$2,599 (+5.4%)
$48,733 + $301,558
$350,291
2021
$2,465 (−3.4%)
$43,222 + $239,329
$282,551
2020
$2,552 (+22.8%)
$41,041 + $202,822
$243,863
2019
$2,079 (−10.0%)
$39,801 + $171,060
$210,861
2017
$2,309 (+0.5%)
$39,328 + $154,108
$193,436
2016
$2,298 (+3.1%)
$40,102 + $149,227
$189,329
2015
$2,230 (+1.0%)
$38,064 + $140,353
$178,417
2014
$2,207 (+2.6%)
$35,628 + $137,371
$172,999
2013
$2,151
$35,628 + $137,371
$172,999
Tax history for 8604 Valley View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,692 (+4.0%)
$36,212 + $294,260
$330,472
2025
$2,588 (+12.9%)
$36,212 + $294,260
$330,472
2024
$2,292 (−21.6%)
$33,804 + $282,942
$316,746
2023
$2,922 (+12.4%)
$33,804 + $282,942
$316,746
2022
$2,599 (+5.4%)
$48,733 + $301,558
$350,291
2021
$2,465 (−3.4%)
$43,222 + $239,329
$282,551
2020
$2,552 (+22.8%)
$41,041 + $202,822
$243,863
2019
$2,079 (−10.0%)
$39,801 + $171,060
$210,861
2017
$2,309 (+0.5%)
$39,328 + $154,108
$193,436
2016
$2,298 (+3.1%)
$40,102 + $149,227
$189,329
2015
$2,230 (+1.0%)
$38,064 + $140,353
$178,417
2014
$2,207 (+2.6%)
$35,628 + $137,371
$172,999
2013
$2,151
$35,628 + $137,371
$172,999
*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: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Split Level
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SVEDIN APO CLUSTER SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 2,190
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 780
Building Sq. Ft: 2,926
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: LOT 4 (RESERVE TRACT) SVEDIN APO CLUSTER SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2091102944-SUBJ TO LIFE ESTATES OF JOHN S-BARBARA SVEDIN RES AF 2080701727
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 736
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,278,922
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: 502 F21 C10
Acres: 29.36
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: OSAG RANCHES/LIVESTOCK
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 502 F21 C10
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,926
Stories: —
Lot Size: 29.36 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4001140851200000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Custer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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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
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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