Listed by Josh Shiflett • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Off Market Jun 2019 for $490K
$979,294
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,772/mo
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
3,600
sq ft
5044 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
About this home
Super spacious home on 11.5 beautiful acres w/incredible Mt Baker views! Enter into the large living rm w/vaulted ceilings & a view of Mt Baker! Nice big open kitchen & dining area. Large deck w/hot tub & fantastic views! Huge Master ste on the main level w/2 walk-in closets & ensuite bath. Downstairs is a large family rm w/fireplace, all new carpet & an updated full bathrm w/extra shower! 1 yr old furnace, 2 yr old roof. Fruit trees (apple, plum, pear, cherry, nectarine, peach!), pool, & shop!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
11.52 acresLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Josh Shiflett• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Bought with Josh Shiflett• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,600
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3901350931620000
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.
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Partially,Patio,RV Parking,Shop
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 11.52
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,559
Tax Year: 2019
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Water Company: Individual Well
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Septic System, Electric, Propane, Individual Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
High School District: Ferndale
Location Information
Directions: From I-5, take Exit 260 for Later Rd Go West on Slater Rd for 5 miles. Turn right on Elder Rd. Turn into the driveway for 5044 Elder on your right. Follow the long driveway all the way to the end.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 11.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901350931620000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Monday, May 20, 2019
On Market Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Propane
Home Information
Living Area: 3,600
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3600
MLS Square Footage Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 3600
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Welch Cluster SP
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Eagleridge Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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Historical weather
Ferndale, WA • 98248
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.7 hours in
June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.7 hrs
1.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$931,000 – $1.13M
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