1788 Matz Road · Ferndale, WA 98248
Source: NWMLS · John L. Scott Bellingham · Jessica Perrino #NWM2528236
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.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 2 Story
- Stories
- 2 stories
- Year built
- 1955 (renovated 2005)
- Lot size
- 643,381 sq ft (14.77 acres)
- County
- Whatcom
- MLS #
- NWM2528236
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, Paved
- Topography
- Equestrian,Level
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 24
- Garage
- Yes
- Carport
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 12
- Parking features
- Attached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Individual Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Ferndale
- Property tax
- $11,394 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- May 22, 2026
- Days on market
- 73
- Price per sq ft
- $389
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Schools
School district: Ferndale
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Ferndale High SchoolSchoolDigger 3 stars · Top 39% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: John L. Scott Bellingham
Listing agent: Jessica Perrino.
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Data last updated 2026-08-03.