Listed by Paul Balzotti • John L. Scott Bellingham. Bought with Coldwell Banker Bain.
Off Market Jun 2015 for $354K
$682,532
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,808/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,600
sq ft
5485 Olson Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
About this home
Opportunity Knocks! Amazing shy 5 acre property includes 2,600 sq. ft. home, 2 detached garage/shops & large barn with stalls & tack room. Acreeage is fully fenced & is perfect horse property. Home has some remodeling complete, with hardwood in living, plus slate & tile in baths & laundry. Open kitchen with separate living & family room, plus large bonus room upstairs. Natural gas forced air heat & on-demand water heater. Solid home just needs your cosmetic updates to shine again. Don't delay!
*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
4.55 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
2,382
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3901264852450000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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,Gated Entry,Outbuildings,RV Parking,Shop,Stable
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 4.55
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,914
Tax Year: 2014
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, Rehab Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Individual Well
Water Company: Private Well
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Company: Septic
Utilities: Septic System, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished
School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Ferndale High
High School District: Ferndale
Location Information
Directions: Take Main st west, turns into Mountain View rd, then left on Olson, then home will be on right. Or from south, take Slater, then right on Haxton, then left on Lampman, then right on Olson. .
Topography: Equestrian,Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,382
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901264852450000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, January 12, 2015
Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 2,600
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2600
MLS Square Footage Source: County
Building Area Total: 2600
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1950
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Eagleridge Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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 82° 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
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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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
$649,000 – $785,000
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