OFF MARKET

Listed by Sarah Colin • eXp Realty. Bought with Windermere RE/North Cascades.

Off market dec 2023 for $715K

$774,387

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $219/mo

•

1,636

sq ft

2865 Thornton Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

About this home

Welcome to 2865 Thornton Road! Nestled in a peaceful Ferndale location, a private haven awaits you on 5 private acres. This 3-bed, 2-bath retreat boasts stunning landscapes, creating a picturesque homestead. This home features ample amounts natural light, an open living and dining area with access to a large deck, walk-in pantry in the kitchen and a sunroom you don't want to miss. Enjoy entertaining outdoors or getting cozy inside. As you explore the property, you will be impressed by the gorgeous mature landscaping, trees and fall colors. If you have been looking for a well located, private, move in ready Ferndale home, this is worth checking out!

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

4.94 acresLot Size

$473Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Sarah Colin • eXp Realty

Bought with Mary Bremer • Windermere RE/North Cascades

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2172148

Redfin Estimate

$774,387

$59K since sold in December 2023$2,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 39.5% higher than the average sale price ($555K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$598,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,623 sq ft
2667 Pacific Highlands Ct, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$586,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,514 sq ft
2448 Pheasant Way, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$545,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,605 sq ft
2191 Jones Cir, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD APR 22, 2026
$525,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,380 sq ft
6185 Pacific Heights Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$527,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,112 sq ft
6144 Grouse Cir, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$550,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,552 sq ft
6186 Tyler Ln, Ferndale, WA 98248
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$2,746/mo

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Market trends in 98248, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$650K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Sale history for 2865 Thornton Rd

Date

Event

Price

Dec 8, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2172148

$715,000

$437/sq ft

Nov 9, 2023

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2172148

—

Oct 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2172148

$715,000

$437/sq ft

May 3, 2005

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25019961

$335,000

$205/sq ft

Feb 10, 2005

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25019961

$335,000

$205/sq ft

Mar 10, 1995

Sold

Public Records

$27,500

$17/sq ft

Mar 26, 1991

Sold

Public Records

$42,000

$26/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,181 (+10.1%)

$342,503 + $361,591

$704,094

2025

$5,615 (+6.3%)

$342,503 + $361,591

$704,094

2024

$5,285 (+5.2%)

$383,800 + $347,684

$731,484

2023

$5,023 (+14.5%)

$383,800 + $347,684

$731,484

2022

$4,389 (+8.2%)

$237,066 + $352,341

$589,407

2021

$4,058 (−2.2%)

$188,146 + $279,633

$467,779

2020

$4,149 (+25.3%)

$159,445 + $236,977

$396,422

2019

$3,312 (−3.0%)

$134,477 + $199,867

$334,344

2017

$3,416 (−0.2%)

$121,150 + $180,060

$301,210

2016

$3,423 (+3.4%)

$127,329 + $154,979

$282,308

2015

$3,312 (+0.4%)

$119,757 + $145,763

$265,520

2014

$3,299 (+1.5%)

$117,213 + $142,667

$259,880

2013

$3,252 (+3.7%)

$117,213 + $142,667

$259,880

2011

$3,134 (+2.3%)

$121,150 + $147,459

$268,609

2010

$3,065 (+2.4%)

$145,850 + $151,180

$297,030

2009

$2,993

$145,850 + $151,180

$297,030

Tax history for 2865 Thornton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,181 (+10.1%)

$342,503 + $361,591

$704,094

2025

$5,615 (+6.3%)

$342,503 + $361,591

$704,094

2024

$5,285 (+5.2%)

$383,800 + $347,684

$731,484

2023

$5,023 (+14.5%)

$383,800 + $347,684

$731,484

2022

$4,389 (+8.2%)

$237,066 + $352,341

$589,407

2021

$4,058 (−2.2%)

$188,146 + $279,633

$467,779

2020

$4,149 (+25.3%)

$159,445 + $236,977

$396,422

2019

$3,312 (−3.0%)

$134,477 + $199,867

$334,344

2017

$3,416 (−0.2%)

$121,150 + $180,060

$301,210

2016

$3,423 (+3.4%)

$127,329 + $154,979

$282,308

2015

$3,312 (+0.4%)

$119,757 + $145,763

$265,520

2014

$3,299 (+1.5%)

$117,213 + $142,667

$259,880

2013

$3,252 (+3.7%)

$117,213 + $142,667

$259,880

2011

$3,134 (+2.3%)

$121,150 + $147,459

$268,609

2010

$3,065 (+2.4%)

$145,850 + $151,180

$297,030

2009

$2,993

$145,850 + $151,180

$297,030

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.94 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,636

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3901240304970000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Main): 2

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Fireplace
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood Products

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Propane
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,636
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 4.94
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,023
Tax Year: 2023

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Thornton Water Association
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Eagleridge Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Horizon Mid
High School: Ferndale High
High School District: Ferndale

Location Information
Directions: GPS Works!
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901240304970000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Home Information
Living Area: 1,636
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1636
MLS Square Footage Source: 1636
Building Area Total: 1636
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Eagleridge Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 82° expected this year, 18 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

Ferndale, WA • 98248

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 7.4 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

7.4 hrs

1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$736,000 – $891,000

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