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Off market

$1,490,968

•

3.5 ba

•

5,692

sq ft

5990 Elder Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

About this home

5990 Elder Rd is a 5,692 square foot house on a 4.83 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ferndale data, we estimate the home's value is $1,490,968.

Single-familyProperty Type

2008Year Built

4.83 acresLot Size

$262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,490,968

$29K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 23.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$915,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,807 sq ft
3210 White Swan Ln, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD APR 30, 2026
$1,695,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths4,189 sq ft
6152 Garrett Ln, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,025,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,756 sq ft
2555 Harbor Master Ct, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,245,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,514 sq ft
5937 April Ln, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$950,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,902 sq ft
2914 Cameron Ridge Ln, Ferndale, WA 98248
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SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,395,000
F
4 beds4 baths3,405 sq ft
2788 Douglas 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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Sale history for 5990 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

$9,758 (+9.4%)

$4,643 + $1,140,465

$1,145,108

2025

$8,923 (+13.9%)

$4,643 + $1,140,465

$1,145,108

2024

$7,832 (−0.2%)

$4,334 + $1,096,601

$1,100,935

2023

$7,849 (+23.4%)

$4,334 + $1,096,601

$1,100,935

2016

$6,361 (+3.4%)

$28,883 + $506,603

$535,486

2015

$6,154 (+0.6%)

$27,473 + $476,476

$503,949

2014

$6,119 (+1.9%)

$25,959 + $466,354

$492,313

2013

$6,002 (−5.1%)

$25,959 + $466,354

$492,313

2011

$6,323

$22,878 + $482,020

$504,898

Tax history for 5990 Elder Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,758 (+9.4%)

$4,643 + $1,140,465

$1,145,108

2025

$8,923 (+13.9%)

$4,643 + $1,140,465

$1,145,108

2024

$7,832 (−0.2%)

$4,334 + $1,096,601

$1,100,935

2023

$7,849 (+23.4%)

$4,334 + $1,096,601

$1,100,935

2016

$6,361 (+3.4%)

$28,883 + $506,603

$535,486

2015

$6,154 (+0.6%)

$27,473 + $476,476

$503,949

2014

$6,119 (+1.9%)

$25,959 + $466,354

$492,313

2013

$6,002 (−5.1%)

$25,959 + $466,354

$492,313

2011

$6,323

$22,878 + $482,020

$504,898

*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

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,049
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 19

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 2 Openings
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stucco

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SP 2060404300
Living Sq. Ft: 5,230
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,049
Building Sq. Ft: 5,692
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: THAT PTN OF SW NW DAF-BEG AT NW COR OF SD SUBDIV-TH S 89 DEG 24'28" E ALG N LI OF SD SUBDIV 330 FT TO POB-TH S 00 DEG 46'28" W PAR TO W LI OF SD SUBDIV 330 FT TH S 89 DGE 24'28" E PAR TO SD N LI 660 FT-TH N 00 DEG 46'28" E PAR TO SD W LI 330 FT TO SD N LI

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 210,395
Municipality Name: 502 F7 C7
Acres: 4.83
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: OSAG DAIRY PRODUCTS

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,692
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901230703850000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Eagleridge Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

4/10

Horizon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

Ferndale High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

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

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

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.42M – $1.72M

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