Sold115d on market
5824 Birch Drive
Ferndale, WA, 98248 • 98248 • Whatcom County
$485,000
$479/sqft
3Beds
1Baths
1,012Sqft
0.2 acLot
1954Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Ferndale
98248
Outdoor Living
Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
This home is in high demand
Listed 115 days ago · 8 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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115 days on market
Established listing
$479/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1954
Don’t miss this sunny mid-century modern gem in the heart of Seamount Neighborhood! 3 bedrooms w/ vaulted ceilings & ample sun exposure. Updated full bath & large updated kitchen w/ tile backsplash, quartz countertops & stainless steel appliances. Open-concept greatroom w/ vaulted ceiling, exposed beam, clerestory windows & brick fireplace w/ modern gas insert. Large corner lot features oversized driveway, fully fenced private backyard, extensive hardscaping & mature landscaping w/ rhododendron tree & decades-old majestic evergreen. Shed w/ power has room for workshop, hobbies & storage. Metal roof, new sewer line, tankless H20 heater & LVP floors throughout. Two blocks to FHS & quick access to I-5 & downtown Ferndale. Book a tour today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights brick fireplace, modern gas insert, and large updated kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,019/month
Principal & Interest$2,373
Property Tax$485
Insurance$162
Down payment20% ($97,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $388,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1954
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingDriveway, RV Parking
Lot8,712 sqft
Offer Review Date2025-11-11
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionGood
Year built1954
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofMetal
ConstructionCement Planked, Cement Plank
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Ferndale / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Ferndale
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, RV Parking
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot8,712 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood98248
Annual tax$3,053
Parcel3902194191590000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Closet
Flooring
Vinyl Plank
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
RV Parking
Construction
Cement Planked
Cement Plank
Patio & Porch
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
Patio
RV Parking
Views
Territorial
Utilities
Xfinity
Ziply
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market115
Est. value$490,000
Est. rent$2,188/mo
Tax rate0.70%
Price/sqft$479
On marketJan 7, 2026
PostedNov 6, 2025
Last sold$485,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJan 12, 2026
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Ferndale?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Ferndale, WA, 98248
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 12, 2025Sold$485,000$479NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 11, 2025Pending Sale$465,000$459NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 6, 2025Listed For Sale$465,000$459NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 28, 2020Listing Removed$325,000$321Coldwell Banker Bain
Aug 28, 2020Listed For Sale$325,000$321Coldwell Banker Bain
Aug 27, 2020Sold$337,000$333NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 30, 2020Pending Sale$325,000$321Coldwell Banker Bain
Jul 27, 2020Listed For Sale$325,000$321Coldwell Banker Bain
Jun 5, 2014Listing Removed$263,900$261Coldwell Banker Bain
Apr 28, 2014Pending Sale$263,900$261Coldwell Banker Bain
Apr 20, 2014Price Change$263,900$261Coldwell Banker Bain
Sep 20, 2013Listed For Sale$268,900$266Coldwell Banker Bain
Sold$485,000
Dec 12, 2025•$479/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$465,000
Nov 11, 2025•$459/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$465,000
Nov 6, 2025•$459/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$325,000
Aug 28, 2020•$321/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Listed For Sale$325,000
Aug 28, 2020•$321/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Sold$337,000
Aug 27, 2020•$333/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$325,000
Jul 30, 2020•$321/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Listed For Sale$325,000
Jul 27, 2020•$321/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Listing Removed$263,900
Jun 5, 2014•$261/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Pending Sale$263,900
Apr 28, 2014•$261/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Price Change$263,900
Apr 20, 2014•$261/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Listed For Sale$268,900
Sep 20, 2013•$266/sqft•Coldwell Banker Bain
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$3,053$406,864
Apr 7, 2023$2,832$406,763
Apr 7, 2022$2,461$300,101
Apr 7, 2021$2,220$248,017
Apr 7, 2020$2,236$229,651
Apr 7, 2019$2,236$200,019
Apr 7, 2018$2,165$182,872
Apr 7, 2017$1,666$160,259
Apr 7, 2016$1,942$152,720
Apr 7, 2015$1,607$143,890
Apr 7, 2014$1,607$140,870
Apr 7, 2013$1,611$138,785
Apr 7, 2012—$138,785
Apr 7, 2011—$138,785
Apr 7, 2010—$143,796
Apr 7, 2009$1,536$157,500
Apr 7, 2008$1,608$157,500
Apr 7, 2007$1,608$157,500
Apr 7, 2005$1,053$80,745
Apr 7, 2004$11$80,745
Apr 7, 2003$1,082$80,745
Apr 7, 2002$1,033$80,745
Apr 7, 2001$977$75,200
Apr 7, 2000—$75,200
Apr 7, 1999—$75,200
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Local context around this listing
Ferndale, WA • Whatcom County
Nearby cities
AcmeBellinghamBlaineCusterDemingFerndaleLyndenMaple Falls
Nearby zip codes
98248
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