3897 Bay Rd is a 832 square foot house on a 1.42 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ferndale data, we estimate the home's value is $463,488.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
1.42 acresLot Size
$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$463,488
$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 22.3% lower than the average sale price ($596K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,699 (+12.6%)
$244,012 + $187,528
$431,540
2025
$3,285
$244,012 + $187,528
$431,540
Tax history for 3897 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,699 (+12.6%)
$244,012 + $187,528
$431,540
2025
$3,285
$244,012 + $187,528
$431,540
*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
Exterior Wall: Metal
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 832
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 832
Building Sq. Ft: 1,223
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: W 68 FT OF N 640.5 FT OF GOVT LOT 2-LESS RD-TOG WI TR IN GOVT LOT 2 DAF-BEG AT NW COR-E 68 FT ALG NLY LI TO TPOB-TH S 551.82 FT ALG E LI OF TR DESC AF 1044172-TH E 39.46 FT TH N 551.82 FT-TH W 39.46 FT TO TPOB-SUBJ TO COVENANT TO BIND PROPERTIES DESC AF
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 61,855
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: 502 F7 C7
Acres: 1.42
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 2 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 502 F7 C7
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 832
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901042744980000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Custer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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Estimated sale price
$441,000 – $534,000
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