Listed by COMPASS, Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4979 Elder Rd Ferndale, WA 98248

Estimated Value: $830,000 - $1,061,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,384 Sq Ft
$392/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2024

Last sale price $850,000 $357 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,441/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2024

Enjoy the charm of country living with this farm-style home set on picturesque acreage with productive orchard, established gardens, functional shop, ready chicken coop, seasonal creek & salt water hot tub. Main level has welcoming space, with large patio leading out to hot tub and gardens. An inviting kitchen for processing garden delights (see the asparagus spears sprouting), additional space for sharing lavish meals or use for den. Upper level has 3 large & bright bedrooms, primary with en suite full bath, walk in closet and Mt Baker view. Shop is around 24x24' w/ 220, single garage door, & covered pad with lighting on the side. This well loved and established hobby farm is ready for its next owner to cherish.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chara Stuart

COMPASS License #121015 Listed on: 05/30/2024

COMPASS

Co-Listed By

Chelsea Messer

COMPASS License #113341

Last Buyer's Agent

Miguel Brionez

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #118923

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2245085

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,827

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 324x668x325x668
  • Dirt Road
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sloped Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,384 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Spa Bath

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Schools

  • Eagleridge Elementary School
  • Horizon Mid Middle School
  • Ferndale High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Generator Hookup
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ferndale Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3901344360990000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,827

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwashers,GarbageDisposal,Refrigerators,StovesRanges,LeasedEquipment
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2384
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: true
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Generator, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2384
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2384
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Dirt Road
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well, See Remarks
  • Security: FullyFenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Wave
  • InternetConnected: Wave

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3901344360990000
  • Topography: PartialSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 5
  • Lot Size: 324x668x325x668
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Propane,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor Records
  • IrrigationComments: Elder Road Water Association

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5827

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Eagleridge Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2024
Closed on
Jul 12, 2024
Sold by
Erickson Randy P and Bates Dan E
Bought by
Carpenter Jeffrey and Carpenter Alyssa
Seller's Agent
Chara Stuart
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Miguel Brionez
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$934,938

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,938
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$670,050
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$264,888

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2004
Sold by
Arnason Darla
Bought by
Erickson Randy P and Bates Dan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carpenter Jeffrey $850,000 Whatcom Land Title
Erickson Randy P $390,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carpenter Jeffrey $680,000
Previous Owner Erickson Randy P $295,000
Closed Erickson Randy P $17,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Sold $850,000 0.0% $357 / Sq Ft
07/02/2024 07/02/24 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2024 06/05/24 For Sale $850,000 0.0% $357 / Sq Ft
06/05/2024 06/05/24 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2024 05/30/24 For Sale $850,000 -- $357 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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
2025 $7,031 $868,242 $333,740 $534,502
2024 $6,277 $899,720 $345,840 $553,880
2023 $6,277 $879,501 $338,074 $541,427
2022 $4,867 $692,514 $266,200 $426,314
2021 $4,362 $523,729 $220,000 $303,729
2020 $4,441 $430,978 $140,700 $290,278
2019 $3,660 $397,208 $129,676 $267,532
2018 $4,103 $374,694 $122,326 $252,368
2017 $3,838 $321,625 $105,000 $216,625
2016 $3,847 $321,625 $105,000 $216,625
2015 $4,035 $321,625 $105,000 $216,625
2014 -- $328,457 $106,920 $221,537
2013 -- $328,457 $106,920 $221,537
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2245085

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 390134-436099-0000