3230 Thornton Rd is a 2,026 square foot house on a 28.45 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ferndale data, we estimate the home's value is $1,174,399.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
28.45 acresLot Size
$580Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,174,399
$138K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 48.4% higher than the average sale price ($792K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,686 (+13.2%)
$48,583 + $485,811
$534,394
2025
$1,489 (+14.9%)
$48,583 + $485,811
$534,394
2024
$1,297 (−11.2%)
$38,774 + $472,020
$510,794
2023
$1,460 (+6.7%)
$38,774 + $472,020
$510,794
2022
$1,368 (+2.2%)
$49,078 + $481,596
$530,674
2021
$1,339 (−3.8%)
$43,818 + $382,215
$426,033
2020
$1,392 (+15.7%)
$41,732 + $323,911
$365,643
2019
$1,204 (+61.7%)
$40,818 + $273,187
$314,005
2017
$745 (−76.9%)
$40,571 + $246,114
$286,685
2016
$3,218 (+169.3%)
$40,955 + $229,671
$270,626
2015
$1,195 (+0.6%)
$32,866 + $216,013
$248,879
2014
$1,188 (+4.1%)
$30,897 + $211,424
$242,321
2013
$1,141 (+11.7%)
$30,897 + $211,424
$242,321
2011
$1,022
$26,884 + $218,526
$245,410
Tax history for 3230 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,686 (+13.2%)
$48,583 + $485,811
$534,394
2025
$1,489 (+14.9%)
$48,583 + $485,811
$534,394
2024
$1,297 (−11.2%)
$38,774 + $472,020
$510,794
2023
$1,460 (+6.7%)
$38,774 + $472,020
$510,794
2022
$1,368 (+2.2%)
$49,078 + $481,596
$530,674
2021
$1,339 (−3.8%)
$43,818 + $382,215
$426,033
2020
$1,392 (+15.7%)
$41,732 + $323,911
$365,643
2019
$1,204 (+61.7%)
$40,818 + $273,187
$314,005
2017
$745 (−76.9%)
$40,571 + $246,114
$286,685
2016
$3,218 (+169.3%)
$40,955 + $229,671
$270,626
2015
$1,195 (+0.6%)
$32,866 + $216,013
$248,879
2014
$1,188 (+4.1%)
$30,897 + $211,424
$242,321
2013
$1,141 (+11.7%)
$30,897 + $211,424
$242,321
2011
$1,022
$26,884 + $218,526
$245,410
*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
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Block
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,026
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,594
Building Sq. Ft: 2,026
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: NW SW SW-E 1/2 SW SW-EXC S 208 FT OF W 208 FT OF E 1/2 SW SW-LESS RD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 336
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 1,239,282
Municipality Name: 502 F7 C7
Acres: 28.45
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: OSAG DAIRY PRODUCTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 502 F7 C7
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,026
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 28.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901140980780000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Eagleridge Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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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 81° 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
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.12M – $1.35M
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