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5698 2nd Avenue, Ferndale, WA, 98248

3beds
2baths
1,500sqft
$649,744
$433price/sqft
$3,936/moest. monthly cost
$157,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Incredible investment opportunity in Ferndale! Tucked at the end of a dead-end street and close to schools, parks, and downtown, this duplex sits on a lot zoned for up to SIX units, providing cash flow now and tons of future upside. Site features two fully rented, standalone units and completed dirt-work for additional units behind. Alley access and private parking spots accommodate up to 12 vehicles, paving the path to bring this property to its highest potential. 5698 (left side unit) is a 2-bed/1-bath unit while 5696 (right side) is a 1/1 with a 200sqft storage area below and a partially finished 200sqft office above, plumbed for a bathroom. 600sqft shop can be used for storage or removed to put in additional units. 5698 built in 2004 + 5696 was finished in 2025. Both units in excellent shape, with LVP flooring, and are individually metered. Excellent current tenants, too. A rare, affordable opportunity for immediate rental income and significant development potential!

Getting Around

71
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
40
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Central Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.2 mi
7/10
Vista Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.0 mi
5/10
Ferndale High SchoolGrades 9-120.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2004

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Cement Planked,Wood Siding,Cement Plank

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Duplex
  • Property subType: Duplex

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Laminate

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Ductless,Wall Furnace,Electric
  • Cooling features: Ductless

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,500
  • Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 3902291475440000
  • Zoning description: Multi-Family,Jurisdiction: City
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Territorial

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.40 Acres
  • Features: Dead End Street,Paved,Cable TV,Outbuildings,RV Parking,Shop
  • Lot size dimensions: 13 x 174 x 156 x 89

Parking

  • Total spaces: 14
  • Parking features: RV Parking
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Uncovered spaces: 12

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Volcanic Activity
    Volcanic ActivityModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Ice Storm
Cold Wave
Volcanic Activity
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Whatcom County and Washington

Fire
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,285$39,420
Home Insurance *$118$1,416
Property Taxes $384$4,608
Electricity $149$1,793
Total$3,936$47,232
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$134,948/yr
40% on housing$118,080/yr
45% on housing$104,960/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 306Commercial: 55
Total Premiums$858,000
Total Exposure$176.33M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.8%
11.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.0%
3.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$433This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 98248$514
Whatcom County$300

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 98248$325
Whatcom County$335

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-02-06Listed for sale$649,744
2023-01-24Listing removed--
2022-10-05Listed for sale$830,000
2017-12-02Listing removed$374,500
2017-06-15Listed for sale$374,500
2016-03-14Listing removed$1,035
2016-02-29Listed for rent$1,035
2014-07-17Listing removed$975
2014-06-14Listed for rent$975

For Sale by Agent

AgentJacson Bevens
BrokerageWindermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

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