Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4975 Elder Rd Ferndale, WA 98248

Estimated Value: $596,000 - $628,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,222 Sq Ft
$498/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2024

Last sale price $589,000 $482 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,639/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Fruit Trees
  • Territorial View
  • Stables
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Softwood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2024

Classic redone Farmhouse on 4.85 acres. Three bedrooms, walk-in pantry, light and bright country kitchen, and an adjacent sunroom. The property features, pastureland, woods, great sun exposure, garden area, barn, outbuildings, fully fenced acres, an animal turnout area, a stream cutting through the back of property, chicken coop and so much more. If you are looking for a country lifestyle, this is the one! 10 minutes from downtown Ferndale and Bellingham.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Carrington

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #119786 Listed on: 05/31/2024

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Ramona Green

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #20111009

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2244671

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,079

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4.85 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Zoning described as R5A

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,222 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Boathouse
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Mountain View Elementary School
  • Vista Mid Middle School
  • Ferndale High School

Farming

  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Stables

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ferndale Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,079

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwashers,Dryers,GarbageDisposal,Refrigerators,StovesRanges,Washers
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: OneAndOneHalf
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1222
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2244671?w=Consumer&agent=103297
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 393

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Softwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Fir/Softwood, Laminate Hardwood, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Loft, Walk-In Pantry, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1222
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1222
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Security: FullyFenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Well
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Laundry Room
  • WaterHeaterType: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ferndale
  • High School: Ferndale High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Vista Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3901345000990000
  • Topography: Equestrian,Level,PartialSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.85
  • Lot Size: 324-617-319-621
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 211266
  • Zoning Description: R5A
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Boat House,Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings,Patio,Stable
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4079

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mountain View Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2024
Closed on
Jul 15, 2024
Sold by
Lambe Edward L and Lambe Janelle N
Bought by
Lane Vernon A and Zamudio-Lane Zoyann E
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Carrington
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Ramona Green
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$589,000
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$602,602

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,602
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.26%
Original Mortgage
$576,032
Outstanding Balance
$571,674
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$31,563

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2017
Closed on
Mar 29, 2017
Sold by
Gardam Elizabeth D and Schwitter Christopher R
Bought by
Lambe Edward L and Lambe Janelle N
Seller's Agent
Eric Larson
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Carrington
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$339,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$322,050
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2015
Closed on
Oct 22, 2015
Sold by
Robertson Stori Ann
Bought by
Gardam Elizabeth D and Schwitter Christopher R
Seller's Agent
Rob Merhaut
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Eric Larson
COMPASS
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$269,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.15%
Original Mortgage
$242,910
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2013
Closed on
Jul 30, 2013
Sold by
Lewis Seth Andrew and Shorter Lewis Elizabeth Kathleen
Bought by
Robertson Stori Ann
Seller's Agent
Cerise Noah
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Rob Merhaut
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$245,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.44%
Original Mortgage
$232,500
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2011
Sold by
Seigman Christopher D and Seigman Heather
Bought by
Lewis Seth Andrew and Shorter Lewis Elizabeth Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,290
Interest Rate
4.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2008
Sold by
Dyvig Joseph E and Dyvig Lisa M
Bought by
Seigman Christopher D and Seigman Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,965
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2003
Sold by
Arnason Hal and Arnason Darla
Bought by
Dyvig Joseph E and Dyvig Lisa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,650
Interest Rate
5.76%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lane Vernon A $589,000 Guardian Northwest Title
Lambe Edward L $339,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Gardam Elizabeth D $269,900 Chicago Title Insurance
Robertson Stori Ann $245,280 Whatcom Land Title
Lewis Seth Andrew $201,280 First American Title Ins
Seigman Christopher D $250,230 Chicago Title Insurance
Dyvig Joseph E $147,842 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lane Vernon A $576,032
Previous Owner Lambe Edward L $300,000
Previous Owner Lambe Edward L $322,050
Previous Owner Gardam Elizabeth D $242,910
Previous Owner Robertson Stori Ann $232,500
Previous Owner Lewis Seth Andrew $208,290
Previous Owner Seigman Christopher D $180,000
Previous Owner Seigman Christopher D $176,700
Previous Owner Seigman Christopher D $24,900
Previous Owner Seigman Christopher D $174,965
Previous Owner Dyvig Joseph E $172,000
Previous Owner Dyvig Joseph E $170,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Sold $589,000 0.0% $482 / Sq Ft
06/04/2024 06/04/24 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2024 05/31/24 For Sale $589,000 +73.7% $482 / Sq Ft
03/31/2017 03/31/17 Sold $339,000 0.0% $277 / Sq Ft
02/19/2017 02/19/17 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2017 02/10/17 For Sale $339,000 +25.6% $277 / Sq Ft
10/23/2015 10/23/15 Sold $269,900 -3.6% $191 / Sq Ft
09/16/2015 09/16/15 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2015 09/04/15 Price Changed $279,900 -6.7% $199 / Sq Ft
08/22/2015 08/22/15 For Sale $299,900 +22.4% $213 / Sq Ft
07/31/2013 07/31/13 Sold $245,000 0.0% $174 / Sq Ft
06/13/2013 06/13/13 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2013 06/10/13 For Sale $245,000 -- $174 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,079 $580,119 $335,937 $244,182
2023 $4,079 $567,085 $328,393 $238,692
2022 $3,245 $446,520 $258,577 $187,943
2021 $2,360 $347,601 $213,700 $133,901
2020 $2,402 $231,447 $136,881 $94,566
2019 $1,982 $213,312 $126,156 $87,156
2018 $2,221 $201,221 $119,005 $82,216
2017 $2,078 $172,722 $102,150 $70,572
2016 $2,083 $172,722 $102,150 $70,572
2015 $1,997 $172,722 $102,150 $70,572
2014 -- $160,972 $84,744 $76,228
2013 -- $160,972 $84,744 $76,228
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2244671

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 390134-500099-0000