Listed by Jen Freeman • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with COMPASS.
Off Market Aug 2021 for $530K
$562,898
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$994/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,450
sq ft
5343 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
About this home
Single level home + shop + stand alone studio on .6 acre mountain view lot...what an amazing opportunity! Here's your chance to update this 3 bedroom/2 bathroom stick built rambler + earn instant sweat equity! This is the ideal project home for the handy homeowner who wants to cosmetically customize to their tastes...with the added bonus of multiple outbuildings already onsite. Fantastic Ferndale location in an area of custom estates + just 20 minutes south to Bellingham or 20 minutes north to US/Canada border crossings. Outstanding mountain views, private setting, 2 car attached garage + boat/RV parking. On trend built in banquette area in eat-in kitchen + separate dining area. Opportunity knocks...don't let this one get away!
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jen Freeman• Windermere RE Whatcom, 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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,450
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3901275220580000
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: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 2
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Dog Run,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Shop
Lot Features: Value In Land
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $592
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electric
Water Heater Location: Garage
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
High School District: Ferndale
Location Information
Directions: From I-5 heading south, Exit #262. Right on Main Street, Main Street turns into Mountain View Road, left on Elder Road, home is on the right side of the road.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: true
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,450
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901275220580000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, July 30, 2021
Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric
Home Information
Living Area: 1,450
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1450
MLS Square Footage Source: Sentry Dynamics
Building Area Total: 1450
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 • 2.5mi
4/10
Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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, 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, 8 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Ferndale, WA • 98248
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
45
36
45
35
52
40
60
43
65
49
70
53
75
56
76
58
70
54
58
46
50
42
47
39
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$535,000 – $648,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $5,629 in fees.3 minutes to get started.