Listed by Doug Wilson • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Bought with John L. Scott Bellingham.

Off Market May 2009 for $340K

$834,863

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,385/mo

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1 ba

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1,516

sq ft

5873 Barr Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

About this home

Investment or Home you choose. The front 11 acres of this 22.55 acre Ferndale Farm has 3 bedroom 1 bath home with new septic and roof. The back 11 acres has an approved septic design with the surveys in place. The view of Mt baker and the sisters is fantastic from both parcels. Live in the farm house and sell the back or build in the back and sell the farm house. Make your choice today. Property appraises at $585,000

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

11.26 acresLot Size

$551Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Doug Wilson • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Bought with Gordon Stafford • John L. Scott Bellingham

Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27160409

Redfin Estimate

$834,863

$495K since sold in May 2009$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 11.7% higher than the average sale price ($747K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$503,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,302 sq ft
2861 2863 Douglas Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$655,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,532 sq ft
3073 Aldergrove Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$675,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,528 sq ft
5367 Barr Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,000,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
2988 Unick Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$950,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,797 sq ft
5296 OLSON Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$700,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
6002 Ridgeview Pl, Ferndale, WA 98248

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Market trends in 98248, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.7%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$650K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

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$625,000
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5654 Axton Ct, Ferndale, WA 98248
Ronda Karn • RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$599,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,942 sq ft
1827 Billie Ct, Ferndale, WA 98248
Genaro Shaffer • Bellwether Real Estate
$659,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,920 sq ft
2760 Jessie Ct, Ferndale, WA 98248
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$649,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,300 sq ft
2407 Barn Door Ct, Ferndale, WA 98248
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$1,295,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,224 sq ft
2752 Douglas Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
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$449,000
3 beds3 baths980 sq ft
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3 beds2 baths1,504 sq ft
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Peter Roberts • John L. Scott Bellingham
3D WALKTHROUGH
$824,990
3 beds2 baths2,825 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$669,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,914 sq ft
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$1,099,000
3 beds3 baths2,436 sq ft
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Mike Bredeson • Muljat Group
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Sale history for 5873 Barr Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,551 (+9.6%)

$289,521 + $242,057

$531,578

2025

$4,152 (+5.2%)

$289,521 + $242,057

$531,578

2024

$3,946 (+82.5%)

$318,954 + $232,747

$551,701

2023

$2,162 (+13.8%)

$318,954 + $232,747

$551,701

2022

$1,901 (+19.7%)

$59,437 + $195,766

$255,203

2021

$1,588 (−2.8%)

$48,880 + $155,368

$204,248

2020

$1,634 (+24.2%)

$24,713 + $131,668

$156,381

2019

$1,316 (+4.8%)

$23,112 + $111,049

$134,161

2017

$1,256

$22,350 + $100,044

$122,394

2016

$1,255 (+3.3%)

$22,819 + $81,832

$104,651

2015

$1,214 (+0.9%)

$21,230 + $76,965

$98,195

2014

$1,203 (+2.9%)

$20,245 + $75,330

$95,575

2013

$1,169 (+8.5%)

$20,245 + $75,330

$95,575

2011

$1,077 (−66.1%)

$18,337 + $77,861

$96,198

2009

$3,180

$232,500 + $81,295

$313,795

Tax history for 5873 Barr Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,551 (+9.6%)

$289,521 + $242,057

$531,578

2025

$4,152 (+5.2%)

$289,521 + $242,057

$531,578

2024

$3,946 (+82.5%)

$318,954 + $232,747

$551,701

2023

$2,162 (+13.8%)

$318,954 + $232,747

$551,701

2022

$1,901 (+19.7%)

$59,437 + $195,766

$255,203

2021

$1,588 (−2.8%)

$48,880 + $155,368

$204,248

2020

$1,634 (+24.2%)

$24,713 + $131,668

$156,381

2019

$1,316 (+4.8%)

$23,112 + $111,049

$134,161

2017

$1,256

$22,350 + $100,044

$122,394

2016

$1,255 (+3.3%)

$22,819 + $81,832

$104,651

2015

$1,214 (+0.9%)

$21,230 + $76,965

$98,195

2014

$1,203 (+2.9%)

$20,245 + $75,330

$95,575

2013

$1,169 (+8.5%)

$20,245 + $75,330

$95,575

2011

$1,077 (−66.1%)

$18,337 + $77,861

$96,198

2009

$3,180

$232,500 + $81,295

$313,795

*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: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOSSIL BAY SHORT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,516
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,244
Building Sq. Ft: 1,516
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 1 FOSSIL BAY SHORT PLAT AS REC AF 2090202798

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 490,486
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: 502 F7 C7
Acres: 11.26
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 502 F7 C7

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,516
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 11.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901232411910000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

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Schools

Eagleridge Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

5/10

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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

8 days above 81° expected this year, 20 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, 10 days in 30 years

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$794,000 – $961,000

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Home values near 5873 Barr Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5879 Barr Road, Ferndale, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3232 Sq. Ft.	$1,186,872
5950 Barr Road, Ferndale, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$167,508

Address	Redfin Estimate
5950 Barr Road, Ferndale, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$415,988
5838 Barr Road, Ferndale, WA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3958 Sq. Ft.	$1,135,519

Address	Redfin Estimate
5898 Barr Road, Ferndale, WA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3428 Sq. Ft.	$1,146,371
5844 Barr Road, Ferndale, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2854 Sq. Ft.	$857,485

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