5451 Shields Road · Ferndale, WA 98248
Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Michelle R Harrington #NWM2569946
About this home
Welcome to Woods Point, a premier gated 55+ community perfectly situated between Bellingham and Ferndale. This serene enclave offers a lifestyle of ease with a stylish clubhouse, scenic trails, pickleball courts, and professional landscaping all included. Occupying a coveted premium lot with no neighbors to the south or west, this home provides a rare sense of privacy and stunning greenspace views. The open-concept floor plan is designed for modern living and bathed in natural light. Just off the entryway, you'll find a dedicated main-floor office behind elegant French doors. The heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen featuring quartz countertops, a generous island, and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the great room, which features a beautiful tiled gas fireplace with a mantel. For ultimate convenience, the primary suite is located on the main level, while the upper floor hosts two additional bedrooms and a versatile study. High-end upgrades elevate every room, including custom electronic shades and a heat pump for efficient year-round climate control. Transition to outdoor living through large sliding doors that lead to a west-facing fenced backyard. Here, an expansive covered patio serves as a private sanctuary, ideal for enjoying Pacific Northwest sunsets and the peaceful surroundings. It’s the perfect blend of sophisticated design and effortless comfort in a location that keeps you close to local shopping, dining, and easy I-5 access.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Craftsman
- Stories
- 2 stories
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 2020
- Lot size
- 5,227 sq ft (0.12 acres)
- County
- Whatcom
- MLS #
- NWM2569946
Interior
- Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Cooling
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Gas
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Cement Planked, Stone, Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Adjacent to Public Land, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Ferndale
- Community features
- Age Restriction, CCRs, Club House, Gated, Park, Trail(s)
- HOA dues
- $295/mo
- Property tax
- $5,474 (2026)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $799,000 (3.1% price cut)
- Listed on
- Aug 26, 2026
- Days on market
- 25
- Price per sq ft
- $324
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
More homes nearby
Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2021-03-05
- Sold$659,900
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: COMPASS
Listing agent: Michelle R Harrington.
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Data last updated 2026-09-13.