Rockhood
$854,905List price
4 bed · 6 bath · 3,502 sq ft
Pending

1371 W Axton Road · Ferndale, WA 98248

Source: NWMLS · Sterling Real Estate Group · Selah Walker #NWM2576986

About this home

Beautifully restored 1900 Victorian estate lovingly & meticulously renovated over a decade. This one-of-a-kind property is just waiting to be discovered. Major improvements include updated electrical & plumbing, high-efficiency Navien on-demand water heater, two gas furnaces, a jetted spa-like tub, premium Toto toilets, modern foundation, CertainTeed Presidential roof, and newly installed front privacy fence. EACH BEDROOM HAS ITS OWN ENSUITE BATHROOM making the home well suited for multi-generational living, extended guests, hospitality use, or private retreats. The LEVEL ACREAGE has plenty of space to build a barn, shop, or ADU etc. Opportunity to upgrade septic capacity by 50% with county approval, allowing for 2 additional bedrooms giving INSTANT EQUITY and increasing the home to 6 bedrooms total! Zoning allows for a range of conditional uses such as a B&B, Boutique Hospitality Venture, Retreat Center, Educational Facility, Religious Organization, Daycare/care Facility, Nursery or Greenhouse Operation, Hobby Farm, Homestead, Home-based Business; the possibilities are endless. Located less than 20 mins to Bellingham International Airport & downtown, ~1 hour to Vancouver, BC, and ~90 mins to Seattle. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! Inspection report and septic report available upon request. Over $1,000 worth of period-appropriate wallpaper and giant antique armoire upstairs goes with the sale. Buyer to verify all information.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Victorian
Stories
2 stories
Condition
Good
Year built
1900
Lot size
87,556 sq ft (2.01 acres)
County
Whatcom
MLS #
NWM2576986

Interior

Heating
Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Cooling
None
Flooring
Laminate, Softwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved
Topography
Level
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
1
Carport
Yes
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Detached Carport, Driveway

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Ferndale
Property tax
$5,243 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 2, 2026
Days on market
443
Price per sq ft
$244
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, Farm Home Loan, FHA, Owner Will Carry, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2004-02-04
Sold$355,000

Schools

School district: Ferndale

Elementary
Cascadia Elem
Middle
Vista Mid
High
Ferndale High School
SchoolDigger 3 stars · Top 39% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Sterling Real Estate Group

Listing agent: Selah Walker.

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Data last updated 2026-09-19.