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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,418 (−2.4%)
$281,106
2025
$2,477 (+9.6%)
$281,106
2024
$2,260 (+230.4%)
$315,000
2023
$684 (+11.4%)
$315,000
2022
$614 (+3.6%)
$78,577
2021
$593 (−9.3%)
$64,407
2020
$653 (+18.1%)
$57,509
2019
$553 (−14.8%)
$55,572
2017
$650 (+7.4%)
$52,500
2016
$605 (−2.7%)
$53,625
2015
$622 (+2.9%)
$49,814
2014
$604 (−46.3%)
$47,575
2013
$1,124 (−32.3%)
$47,575
2011
$1,660 (−0.7%)
$91,000
2010
$1,670 (+0.4%)
$118,000 + $45,875
$163,875
2009
$1,664
$118,000 + $45,875
$163,875
Tax history for 5394 Hovander Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,418 (−2.4%)
$281,106
2025
$2,477 (+9.6%)
$281,106
2024
$2,260 (+230.4%)
$315,000
2023
$684 (+11.4%)
$315,000
2022
$614 (+3.6%)
$78,577
2021
$593 (−9.3%)
$64,407
2020
$653 (+18.1%)
$57,509
2019
$553 (−14.8%)
$55,572
2017
$650 (+7.4%)
$52,500
2016
$605 (−2.7%)
$53,625
2015
$622 (+2.9%)
$49,814
2014
$604 (−46.3%)
$47,575
2013
$1,124 (−32.3%)
$47,575
2011
$1,660 (−0.7%)
$91,000
2010
$1,670 (+0.4%)
$118,000 + $45,875
$163,875
2009
$1,664
$118,000 + $45,875
$163,875
*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: Fair
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 912
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 912
Building Sq. Ft: 912
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: TR IN SW SW SEC 28-IN SE SE SEC 29-BEG ON E LI OF CO RD AT ITS INTERS WI E-W C/L OF SE 1/4 SEC 29-TH E ALG SD C/L 666 FT TO E LI OF SD SEC-TH ALG E-W C/L OF SW 1/4 SEC 28 482 FT FT-TH S 11 DEG 25'00" E ALG A FENCE LI 280 FT-TH WLY 1090 FT TO PT ON E LI OF
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 432
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 304,920
Municipality Name: 502 F7 C6
Acres: 7
Zoning Code: R 5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL NO CODE ELSEWHERE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 502 F7 C6
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3902294951270000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Central Elementary School
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Vista Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
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Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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6 days above 82° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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