Google street view image for 5951 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

Off market

$652,502

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1 ba

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1,489

sq ft

5951 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

About this home

5951 Elder Rd is a 1,489 square foot house on a 6.56 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Ferndale data, we estimate the home's value is $652,502.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

6.56 acresLot Size

$438Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$652,502

$1,000 since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history

This home's estimate is 8.7% lower than the average sale price ($715K) 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
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$655,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,532 sq ft
3073 Aldergrove Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD BY REDFIN OCT 7, 2026
$550,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,776 sq ft
6143 Church Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$854,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,000 sq ft
5150 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,050,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
2949 Canlin Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$675,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,528 sq ft
5367 Barr Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
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Market trends in 98248, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$650K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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$625,000
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$579,000
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$749,999
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$449,000
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Sale history for 5951 Elder Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,308 (+13.6%)

$90,498 + $278,360

$368,858

2025

$2,911 (+11.0%)

$90,498 + $278,360

$368,858

2024

$2,623 (−4.9%)

$88,198 + $268,947

$357,145

2023

$2,759 (+4.1%)

$88,198 + $268,947

$357,145

2022

$2,649 (+7.8%)

$79,031 + $240,131

$319,162

2021

$2,458 (−1.8%)

$51,217 + $227,764

$278,981

2020

$2,504 (+20.6%)

$43,981 + $193,020

$237,001

2019

$2,077 (−4.9%)

$38,759 + $167,812

$206,571

2017

$2,183 (+16.6%)

$33,920 + $144,045

$177,965

2016

$1,872 (−2.5%)

$33,975 + $144,045

$178,020

2015

$1,920 (−0.5%)

$36,386 + $114,821

$151,207

2014

$1,930 (−2.1%)

$36,081 + $114,821

$150,902

2013

$1,972 (+11.1%)

$36,081 + $114,821

$150,902

2011

$1,775

$36,933 + $120,985

$157,918

Tax history for 5951 Elder Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,308 (+13.6%)

$90,498 + $278,360

$368,858

2025

$2,911 (+11.0%)

$90,498 + $278,360

$368,858

2024

$2,623 (−4.9%)

$88,198 + $268,947

$357,145

2023

$2,759 (+4.1%)

$88,198 + $268,947

$357,145

2022

$2,649 (+7.8%)

$79,031 + $240,131

$319,162

2021

$2,458 (−1.8%)

$51,217 + $227,764

$278,981

2020

$2,504 (+20.6%)

$43,981 + $193,020

$237,001

2019

$2,077 (−4.9%)

$38,759 + $167,812

$206,571

2017

$2,183 (+16.6%)

$33,920 + $144,045

$177,965

2016

$1,872 (−2.5%)

$33,975 + $144,045

$178,020

2015

$1,920 (−0.5%)

$36,386 + $114,821

$151,207

2014

$1,930 (−2.1%)

$36,081 + $114,821

$150,902

2013

$1,972 (+11.1%)

$36,081 + $114,821

$150,902

2011

$1,775

$36,933 + $120,985

$157,918

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Metal

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,489
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,073
Building Sq. Ft: 1,489
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: SE NE-EXC S 330 FT-EXC N 570 FT-EXC N 300 FT OF S 630 FT OF SE SE-LESS RDS-S 100 FT OF N 570 FT OF SE NE-LESS RD-EXC THAT PTN LY WITHIN S 104.5 FT OF N 313.5 FT OF E 209 FT OF SE NE AS CONV SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 75 REC IN VOL 118-D-55

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Carport

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 285,754
Municipality Name: 502 F7 C7
Acres: 6.56
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.: 1,489
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901224693400000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Eagleridge Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Historical weather

Ferndale, WA • 98248

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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.

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1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$620,000 – $751,000

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