6968 Elk Rd is a 3,648 square foot house on a 4.74 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Ferndale data, we estimate the home's value is $766,606.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
4.74 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$766,606
$15K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 4.8% lower than the average sale price ($805K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,535 (+9.4%)
$251,285 + $513,249
$764,534
2025
$5,974 (+8.2%)
$251,285 + $513,249
$764,534
2024
$5,520 (+3.4%)
$279,586 + $493,509
$773,095
2023
$5,338 (+14.5%)
$279,586 + $493,509
$773,095
2022
$4,661 (+8.1%)
$87,976 + $546,141
$634,117
2021
$4,310 (−2.3%)
$70,444 + $433,441
$503,885
2020
$4,412 (+25.6%)
$60,295 + $367,322
$427,617
2019
$3,513 (−2.1%)
$51,582 + $309,800
$361,382
2017
$3,589 (−0.2%)
$46,964 + $279,099
$326,063
2016
$3,596 (+3.4%)
$45,986 + $256,092
$302,078
2015
$3,477 (+0.5%)
$43,205 + $240,863
$284,068
2014
$3,461 (+1.6%)
$42,085 + $235,746
$277,831
2013
$3,405 (+14.8%)
$42,085 + $235,746
$277,831
2011
$2,966
$42,693 + $243,665
$286,358
Tax history for 6968 Elk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,535 (+9.4%)
$251,285 + $513,249
$764,534
2025
$5,974 (+8.2%)
$251,285 + $513,249
$764,534
2024
$5,520 (+3.4%)
$279,586 + $493,509
$773,095
2023
$5,338 (+14.5%)
$279,586 + $493,509
$773,095
2022
$4,661 (+8.1%)
$87,976 + $546,141
$634,117
2021
$4,310 (−2.3%)
$70,444 + $433,441
$503,885
2020
$4,412 (+25.6%)
$60,295 + $367,322
$427,617
2019
$3,513 (−2.1%)
$51,582 + $309,800
$361,382
2017
$3,589 (−0.2%)
$46,964 + $279,099
$326,063
2016
$3,596 (+3.4%)
$45,986 + $256,092
$302,078
2015
$3,477 (+0.5%)
$43,205 + $240,863
$284,068
2014
$3,461 (+1.6%)
$42,085 + $235,746
$277,831
2013
$3,405 (+14.8%)
$42,085 + $235,746
$277,831
2011
$2,966
$42,693 + $243,665
$286,358
*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: 1,472
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Unfinished
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
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,648
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,176
Building Sq. Ft: 3,648
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: N 560 FT OF W 389 FT OF SW SE-LESS RDS
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 206,474
Municipality Name: 502 F7 C7
Acres: 4.74
Zoning Code: R5A
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 2 BEDROOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: 502 F7 C7
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,648
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3901022951050000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Custer Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Horizon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Ferndale High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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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
7 days above 81° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 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
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Estimated sale price
$729,000 – $882,000
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