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4989 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

About this home

4989 Elder Rd is a 1,608 square foot property on a 5.05 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

1966Year Built

5.05 acresLot Size

Source:Public Records

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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

New listings for sale

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$630,000
3 beds2 baths1,684 sq ft
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$379,000
2 beds1 bath1,500 sq ft
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$150,000
2 beds1 bath654 sq ft
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$625,000
3 beds2 baths1,686 sq ft
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Shari Draper • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
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4 beds4 baths1,689 sq ft
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$749,999
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Jerri Pedersen • Keller Williams South Sound
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Toni Miller • Weichert Realtors Vanson Assoc
$470,000
4 beds3 baths3,148 sq ft
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Sarah Colin • John L. Scott Bellingham
$449,000
3 beds1 bath1,072 sq ft
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Tony Hoefakker • COMPASS
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$549,600
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Jessica Noonan • Coldwell Banker Bain
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Sale history for 4989 Elder Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,092 (+12.1%)

$336,926 + $319,053

$655,979

2025

$974 (+8.8%)

$336,926 + $319,053

$655,979

2024

$895 (−79.7%)

$341,301 + $323,187

$664,488

2023

$4,408 (+17.3%)

$341,301 + $323,187

$664,488

2022

$3,759 (+26.4%)

$268,741 + $254,474

$523,215

2021

$2,974 (−1.8%)

$222,100 + $181,301

$403,401

2020

$3,027 (+21.2%)

$141,973 + $150,651

$292,624

2019

$2,497 (−4.6%)

$123,432 + $130,976

$254,408

2017

$2,618 (−0.2%)

$105,950 + $112,426

$218,376

2016

$2,623 (+15.0%)

$105,950 + $112,426

$218,376

2015

$2,281 (−1.7%)

$85,161 + $99,218

$184,379

2014

$2,321 (+137.1%)

$85,161 + $99,218

$184,379

2013

$979

$85,161 + $99,218

$184,379

2011

2010

$962 (+0.8%)

$105,400 + $112,620

$218,020

2009

$955

$105,400 + $112,620

$218,020

Tax history for 4989 Elder Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,092 (+12.1%)

$336,926 + $319,053

$655,979

2025

$974 (+8.8%)

$336,926 + $319,053

$655,979

2024

$895 (−79.7%)

$341,301 + $323,187

$664,488

2023

$4,408 (+17.3%)

$341,301 + $323,187

$664,488

2022

$3,759 (+26.4%)

$268,741 + $254,474

$523,215

2021

$2,974 (−1.8%)

$222,100 + $181,301

$403,401

2020

$3,027 (+21.2%)

$141,973 + $150,651

$292,624

2019

$2,497 (−4.6%)

$123,432 + $130,976

$254,408

2017

$2,618 (−0.2%)

$105,950 + $112,426

$218,376

2016

$2,623 (+15.0%)

$105,950 + $112,426

$218,376

2015

$2,281 (−1.7%)

$85,161 + $99,218

$184,379

2014

$2,321 (+137.1%)

$85,161 + $99,218

$184,379

2013

$979

$85,161 + $99,218

$184,379

2011

2010

$962 (+0.8%)

$105,400 + $112,620

$218,020

2009

$955

$105,400 + $112,620

$218,020

*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: Baseboard Electric

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,608
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,608
Building Sq. Ft: 1,608
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: N 5 ACRES OF SE SE-THAT PTN LY WITHIN S 1/2 NE SE DAF-BEG AT SW COR OF S 1/2 NE SE-TH S 88 DEG 45'46" E ALG S LI OF SD SUBDIV 39.96 FT TO TPOB-TH N 52 DEG 06'27" E 9.50 FT TO AN EXISTING FENCE LI-TH S 88 DEG 35'30" E ALG SD EXISTING FENCE LI 481.32 F T-TH

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 600
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 219,978
Municipality Name: 502 F7 C7
Acres: 5.05
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 502 F7 C7

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.05 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901344681240000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Eagleridge Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

5/10

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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 81° expected this year, 19 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, 8 days in 30 years

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