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1788 Matz Road, Ferndale, WA 98248

Ferndale, WA 98248 · Ferndale
3 bd2.75 ba3,590 sqft14.77 ac lotBuilt 1955House
$1,395,000 $389 / sqft · Cumulative Days Active: 73 Estimate your monthly payment ↓
House, Ferndale Listing by John L. Scott Bellingham 1 / 40
Price / sqft$389
Lot14.77 acres
Year built1955
TypeHouse
HOANone
Cumulative Days Active73

About this home

Extraordinary Ferndale estate set on 14.77 level & usable acres, just mins from I-5. This rare legacy property, tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, features a custom Spanish Mission-inspired 3BR, 2.75BA, 3,690 sqft home, completely rebuilt in 2005. Lush landscaping & an oversized wood door lead into a bright foyer w/ soaring ceilings & arched thresholds. The expansive bonus rm, perfect for gathering, features vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams & beautiful arched windows. A cozy living room, spacious kitchen w/ abundant cabinetry & breakfast area, dining rm w/ covered patio access, laundry rm & .75BA complete the thoughtful main level. Upstairs includes a full BA, 2 BRs & a spacious primary suite w/ dreamy walk-in closet & en suite BA w/ jetted tub & walk-in shower. The magic continues outside w/ open fields, a peaceful woodland area, mature fruit trees & multiple outbuildings, creating endless opportunities for equestrian use, hobby farming, multi-gen living, ADU potential, recreation & more. There's covered parking for 12+ vehicles & extensive shop & work space across multiple outbuildings including a nearly 4,000 sqft shop w/ numerous garage bays, workshop, 17'x9' hot tub/swim spa & multi-use flex rooms providing endless options for entertaining, hobbies, fitness & more. Additional structures include a substantial barn w/ workshop & abundant space for cars, stables, tractors or storage plus a secondary barn, separate storage building & dedicated firewood structure.

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Listed May 22, 2026MLS# 2528236

Facts & features

3Beds
2.75Baths
3,590 sqftLiving area
$389Price / sqft
1955Year built
14.77 acLot
Interior
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2.75
Living area3,590 sqft
StoriesTwo
FlooringCeramic Tile, Carpet
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Building
TypeHouse
Year built1955
RoofTile
FoundationPoured Concrete
Lot & exterior
Lot size14.77 acres (643,381 sqft)
ViewTerritorial
WaterfrontNo
Parking
ParkingAttached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
HeatingElectric
SewerSeptic Tank
WaterIndividual Well
HOA & taxes
HOA duesNone
Property tax (2026)$11,394 / yr
Interior features
Bath Off PrimaryCeiling Fan(s)Dbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFireplaceFrench DoorsHot Tub/SpaJetted TubVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Water Heater
Exterior & lot
Stucco

Monthly payment

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Loan term
Down payment$20%
Interest rate%
Est. total / month$8,11330-year fixed · 6.5%
P&I $7,054Taxes $949Insurance $110
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Price history

DateEventPrice May 22, 2026Listed for sale $1,395,000

Tax history

YearAssessed valueProperty tax
Source: Whatcom County Assessor. Assessed value is not a market value.

Schools

Ferndale School District
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⬤ Street view ↗
Downtown Bellingham18 min
WWU19 min
St. Joseph Hospital16 min
Peace Arch border19 min

Drive times are straight-line estimates calculated by irenakolbert.com — not part of the NWMLS listing data.

Median list price$625k171 active listings
Cumulative Days Active87median, active listings
List price per sqft$320this home: $389
Homes for sale171in Ferndale

Area figures compiled by irenakolbert.com from current active NWMLS listings — not part of this listing's data.

This home's list price per square foot is about 22% above the median of current Ferndale listings. Irena can pull recent closed sales on this street before you write an offer.

Listing details

StatusPending
MLS #2528236
ListedMay 22, 2026
List price$1,395,000
Cumulative Days Active73
Property typeHouse
Listing brokerageJohn L. Scott Bellingham
SourceNWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing courtesy of John L. Scott Bellingham. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Oct 23, 2026, 12:45 PM (date and time MLS GRID Data was obtained). All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website: listings located outside Whatcom and Skagit counties are not displayed.
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