1543 Harksell Rd is a 780 square foot house on a 9.66 acre lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Ferndale data, we estimate the home's value is $546,578.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
9.66 acresLot Size
$701Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$546,578
$14K since October
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Estimate history
This home's estimate is 6.2% lower than the average sale price ($583K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,757 (+9.3%)
$379,511 + $174,520
$554,031
2025
$4,354 (+2.5%)
$379,511 + $174,520
$554,031
2024
$4,249 (−14.0%)
$425,270 + $167,808
$593,078
2023
$4,941 (+126.4%)
$425,270 + $167,808
$593,078
2022
$2,182 (+5.3%)
$416,787 + $169,699
$586,486
2021
$2,072 (−2.5%)
$330,780 + $134,681
$465,461
2020
$2,124 (+18.2%)
$280,321 + $114,136
$394,457
2019
$1,798 (+1.0%)
$236,423 + $96,262
$332,685
2017
$1,780 (−47.0%)
$212,994 + $86,723
$299,717
2016
$3,359 (+63.6%)
$204,462 + $77,336
$281,798
2015
$2,053 (−36.6%)
$192,303 + $72,736
$265,039
2014
$3,237 (+1.5%)
$188,217 + $71,192
$259,409
2013
$3,189 (+9.3%)
$188,217 + $71,192
$259,409
2011
$2,919 (−1.9%)
$194,540 + $73,583
$268,123
2010
$2,975 (+0.4%)
$240,675 + $52,555
$293,230
2009
$2,963
$240,675 + $52,555
$293,230
Tax history for 1543 Harksell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,757 (+9.3%)
$379,511 + $174,520
$554,031
2025
$4,354 (+2.5%)
$379,511 + $174,520
$554,031
2024
$4,249 (−14.0%)
$425,270 + $167,808
$593,078
2023
$4,941 (+126.4%)
$425,270 + $167,808
$593,078
2022
$2,182 (+5.3%)
$416,787 + $169,699
$586,486
2021
$2,072 (−2.5%)
$330,780 + $134,681
$465,461
2020
$2,124 (+18.2%)
$280,321 + $114,136
$394,457
2019
$1,798 (+1.0%)
$236,423 + $96,262
$332,685
2017
$1,780 (−47.0%)
$212,994 + $86,723
$299,717
2016
$3,359 (+63.6%)
$204,462 + $77,336
$281,798
2015
$2,053 (−36.6%)
$192,303 + $72,736
$265,039
2014
$3,237 (+1.5%)
$188,217 + $71,192
$259,409
2013
$3,189 (+9.3%)
$188,217 + $71,192
$259,409
2011
$2,919 (−1.9%)
$194,540 + $73,583
$268,123
2010
$2,975 (+0.4%)
$240,675 + $52,555
$293,230
2009
$2,963
$240,675 + $52,555
$293,230
*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: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 780
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 780
Building Sq. Ft: 1,224
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: TR IN GOVT LOT 3 DAF-BEG AT NW COR OF GOVT LOT 3-TH N 88 DEG 23'04" E ALG NLY LI OF GOVT LOT 3 710.01 FT-TH S 00 DEG 14'27" W 30.02 FT TO TPOB-TH S 00 DEG 14'27" W 1271.29 FT TO SLY LI OF GOVT LOT 3-TH N 88 DEG 51'16" E ALG SD SLY LI 329.92 FT-TH N 0 0 DEG
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 444
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 420,790
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: 502 F7 C6
Acres: 9.66
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 502 F7 C6
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 780
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3902042264570000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Custer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$520,000 – $629,000
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