Listed by Tim Cornwell • Bellwether Real Estate. Bought with Redfin.
Off market sep 2018 for $640K
$1,100,200
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$4,663/mo
5
bd
•
3 ba
•
4,554
sq ft
5865 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
About this home
This is the ultimate Northwest Country-style Farmhouse! This home radiates 4,554 square feet of pure American spirit! Expansive Mount Baker views greet you each morning while you savor that first cup of coffee on the front porch. There's nearly 5 acres of level pasture land w/ hot wire horse fencing. Home features 5 large bedrooms, a bonus room above the garage, a library, living room, dining room, family room, mud room & a very large laundry rm. 9' ceilings, ceramic tile & Southern Pine floors!
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.85 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,316
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
3901225002170000
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.
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: 3
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Beds Upper: 5
Bedrooms Possible: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Upper): 2
# of Half Baths (Main): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Both
# of Fireplaces Main: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wired for Generator, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, French Doors, Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater