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$799,000

5739 Vista Dr Ferndale, WA 98248

3,604 sqft
0.7 acres
$222 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5739 Vista Dr

Development Opportunity; Location excellence -- .68 acre in downtown Ferndale. Whatcom County needs more rentals; City prefers as many units as possible. A minimum of 11-20 additional units.....have some cash flow while youre getting permits with existing large duplex: 3 bdrm/1 ba unit upstairs and 3 bdrm/1 ba unit downstairs; each unit has 1,800 sq ft. Property sits way back off road which allows spacious indoor and outdoor areas for tenants.

Highlights

HeatingHigh Efficiency
StatusActive
Size3,604 sqft
Lot size0.68 Acres
Year built1960
MLS #2357521

Summary

  • Exterior: Cement/Concrete
  • Heating: High Efficiency
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $799,000
  • Price/SqFt: $221
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,538
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Paved
  • Directions: I-5 exit 262 - head west on Main St. Crossing bridge. Right on 3rd St. Left on Vista for a few blocks - turn left into gravel driveway that leads to property. Address sign visible on Vista.
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 3,604 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.68 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2357521
  • MLS Name: NWMLS
  • Office Name: RJR Real Estate Inc.
  • Office Phone: (360) 671-7677
  • Listing Agent: Bill Goldstone

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 07, 2024
Home Sold
$515,000
Mar 27, 2019
Home Sold
$180,905
Mar 22, 2019
Home Sold
$180,905
Jul 30, 2007
Home Sold
$305,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$653,167$4,538
2022$451,040$3,361
2021$372,760$3,337
2020$345,157$3,361
2019$300,622$3,254
2018$274,849$2,919
2017$240,863$2,446

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Central Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

5610 2nd Ave

4

Skyline Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.9 mi

2225 Thornton St

4

Cascadia Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.5 mi

6175 Church Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $37,829. The majority of Ferndale, WA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

47%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • College FootballCollege Football

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • KmartKmart
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • FordFord
  • BuickBuick
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • OldiesOldies
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5739 Vista Dr

The listing price of 5739 Vista Dr property is $799,000.

The property 5739 Vista Dr is a house located in Ferndale, Washington, 98248.

Active Listing: 5739 Vista Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5739 Vista Dr are: Central Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Skyline Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cascadia Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Vista Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Horizon Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Meridian Parent Partnership Program (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ferndale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ferndale Virtual Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Meridian High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,538 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 7, 2024 for $515,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5739 Vista Dr has 0 bathroom.

The property 5739 Vista Dr is 3,604 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5739 Vista Dr is 1960.

This home is located at 5739 Vista Dr in Ferndale, WA and zip code 98248. This 3,604 square foot home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.68 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $799,000.

While more than 5 listings in Ferndale, WA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 12 listings sold at asking price, and more than 11 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Ferndale, WA between May and June 2025 increased by 6.3%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 30 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $631,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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