-xxx Brown Rd

Ferndale, WA 98248

$180,000
Price
216,493 / 4.97
Lot Size / Acres
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Listing provided courtesy of Hawkins Poe, Hansen Group Real Estate Inc

Description

Nearly 5 private acres just north of Bellingham offering a rare opportunity for a high-end custom home. Updated renderings show the potential for a luxury build; Reasonable Use Exception (RUE) likely required for the plan shown. 3 plan options are available & vetted through an architect & engineer. Shared & private wells on site, with much of the initial groundwork done. Buyer to verify all through feasibility. Multiple siting options offer flexibility for design and orientation. Mature trees and...Nearly 5 private acres just north of Bellingham offering a rare opportunity for a high-end custom home. Updated renderings show the potential for a luxury build; Reasonable Use Exception (RUE) likely required for the plan shown. 3 plan options are available & vetted through an architect & engineer. Shared & private wells on site, with much of the initial groundwork done. Buyer to verify all through feasibility. Multiple siting options offer flexibility for design and orientation. Mature trees and natural landscape create a peaceful, private backdrop. Strong long-term upside in a rapidly growing corridor. Enjoy rural tranquility minutes from I-5, Ferndale, and Bellingham. A valuable canvas for your vision in a sought-after location.
  1. Listed by Melanie Hawkins • Hawkins Poe
  2. Listed by Lauren Moore • Hansen Group Real Estate Inc

Property Details for -xxx Brown Road

Community Name
Ferndale
School District
Ferndale
View
Territorial
Entry Date
08-27-2025
Sewer
Not Available
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 12:48 PM

Property Details for -xxx Brown Road

StatusActive
MLS #2426130
Days on Market132
Cumulative Days on Market400
Taxes$970 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size4.97 AC
CountyWhatcom County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hawkins Poe; Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
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Building Information for -xxx Brown Road

Lot Size4.97 AC

Payment Calculator

$958 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$877

Property Taxes

$81

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for -xxx Brown Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 41 - Res-Over 1 Acre
  • Area: 870 - Ferndale/Custer
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: I-5 to Exit 266. West on Grandview Rd, left on N Star Rd, right on Brown Rd, right on Shelter Lane, follow signs to property.
  • Property Sub Type: VACL
  • Road Information: Access Easement,Gravel,Privately Maintained,Recorded Maint. Agrm
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Carport: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: No
  • FIRPTA: No
Exterior Features
  • Property Features: Brush,Corners Flagged,Evergreens,Lightly Treed,Partially Cleared
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property
Utilities
  • Electricity: On Property
  • Electric On Property: Yes
  • Gas Available: Not Available
  • Septic Design Installed: true
  • Water Source: On Property, Private Well, Shared Well
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Septic Design Installed
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Septic System Type: Gravity Fed
  • Zoning Remarks: Residential
  • Restrictions: CC&R,NO Manufactured Homes
  • Lot Topography: Rolling,Sloped
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • Survey: Yes
  • Possible Use: Residential
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Road Maintenance Agreement
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 20
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Secluded
  • Lot Size Source: Co Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3901094213780000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 0
  • Structure Type: Unspecified
  • Road On Which Side: South
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Land
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Property History for -xxx Brown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2426130

$180,000—
Dec 6, 2006

Sold

NWMLS #25139672

$575,000—
Oct 5, 2006

Pending

NWMLS #25139672

—
Jan 14, 2005

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #25139672

$450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/27/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2426130

$180,000
12/06/2006

Sold

NWMLS #25139672

$575,000
10/05/2006

Pending

NWMLS #25139672

—
01/14/2005

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #25139672

$450,000

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Schools near -xxx Brown Road

This home is within Ferndale School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Custer Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Horizon Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ferndale High School
Public - 9 to 12
Ferndale Re-Engagement
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Custer Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Horizon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ferndale High School
Public9 to 12

Ferndale Re-Engagement
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about -xxx Brown Road, Ferndale, WA 98248

-xxx Brown Road is a 4.97 ac of land for sale in Ferndale, WA 98248. This property was listed for sale on August 27, 2025 by Hawkins Poe, it's currently listed at $180,000. It has been on the market for a total of 132 days and was last sold on December 6, 2006. This listing's school district is Ferndale School District. Nearby schools include Custer Elementary School, Horizon Middle School and Ferndale High School. -xxx Brown Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 4.97 ac of land on a 216,493 sq. ft. / 4.97 acres lot.

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