Bring your farming dreams to life on this versatile and income-producing property! Set down a private driveway offering exceptional privacy and beautiful Mount Baker views, this fully fenced acreage is currently set up for yaks and is ready for livestock, hobby farming, or a small agricultural operation. The entire property is currently benefiting from an agricultural tax designation, offering valuable tax savings for continued ag use. The main home includes a private attached primary suite that functions as its own income-producing space, complete with a kitchen and laundry room, currently renting for $1,600/month. The detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) is currently rented for $1,700/month, providing another strong income stream. Animal enthusiasts will appreciate the existing lean-to and fully fenced pasture areas. Adding even more functionality, the property features an RV hookup complete with water service and a sewer dump connection, making it ideal for guests, extended stays, or additional flexibility for farm operations. Recent infrastructure improvements include a new septic system, as well as a new well and pump, providing peace of mind and modern utility reliability. Whether you're looking to establish a working farm, build a private homestead, or invest in a property with multiple income streams, this exceptional opportunity delivers versatility, privacy, income potential, and long-term value.
Pending
Listed by: Keller Williams Western Realty • Katie Sentinella
$854,000
5150 Elder Road, Ferndale, WA 98248
4beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
5.5 Acres Lot
$821,700 Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 30 days
- 678
- 32
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katie Sentinella,
Keller Williams Western Realty,
Ben Kinney,
Keller Williams Western Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2561311
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace, Electric, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: On Demand(Takagi), Water Heater Location: Utility
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, RV Parking
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 756 x 330
- Features: Open Lot, Paved, Secluded, Value In Land, Barn, Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Equestrian,Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Beds: 1, ADU Baths: 1
- Parcel number: 3901350433510000
- Zoning: R5A
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 1/2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Shared Well, Shares, Company: Well + Elder Road Wa As(irrigation)
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ferndale
Location
- Region: Ferndale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $427/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $748,896
- Annual tax amount: $3,707
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 78 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Farm Home Loan,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$821,700
$781,000 - $863,000
$3,476/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Pending sale | $854,000$427/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2561311 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $854,000+145.4%$427/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2561311 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2014 | Sold | $348,000-1.7%$174/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #622892 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2014 | Pending sale | $354,000$177/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY, INC. #622892 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2014 | Price change | $354,000+9.3%$177/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY, INC. #622892 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2014 | Pending sale | $324,000$162/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY, INC. #622892 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2014 | Listed for sale | $324,000$162/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY, INC. #622892 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,707 +12.1% | $748,896 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $3,306 +7.8% | $732,069 +27% |
| 2022 | $3,068 +23.8% | $576,427 +30.3% |
| 2021 | $2,477 +7.6% | $442,402 +31% |
| 2020 | $2,302 | $337,624 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $2,302 -1.9% | $311,169 +60.5% |
| 2018 | $2,348 +21.1% | $193,924 -23% |
| 2017 | $1,939 -39.5% | $251,958 |
| 2016 | $3,205 +6.7% | $251,958 |
| 2015 | $3,004 | $251,958 +4% |
| 2014 | $3,004 +1.2% | $242,178 |
| 2013 | $2,967 | $242,178 -3.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $250,788 -1% |
| 2011 | -- | $253,251 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $263,767 -8.1% |
| 2009 | $2,892 -5.5% | $287,010 |
| 2008 | $3,061 | $287,010 |
| 2007 | $3,061 +69.6% | $287,010 +115.1% |
| 2005 | $1,805 | $133,435 |
| 2004 | $1,805 -3.5% | $133,435 |
| 2003 | $1,871 +4.2% | $133,435 |
| 2002 | $1,795 +14.9% | $133,435 +16.3% |
| 2001 | $1,563 | $114,750 |
| 2000 | -- | $114,750 |
| 1999 | -- | $114,750 |
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