The following is a quick analysis of the Ferndale real estate market.
There are currently 201 homes for sale.
- Homes are priced from $94,500 – $1,500,000
- Average Asking Price is $384,702 Days on Market are 134 days
- Median Asking Price is $328,500 Days on Market are 97 days
- Homes sold in January: 24
- Average Listing Price $268,044
- Average Sold Price $259,758 Days on the Market 96
- Median Listing Price $245,950
- Median Sold Price $246,000 Days on Market 69
- Homes Pending this week: 10 Total Homes Pending: 50
- Average Sales Price January, 2009: $227,486 Days on the Market: 68
- Median Sales Price January, 2009: $228,000 Days on the Market: 49
- Sold in January, 2009: 7
The Average Sales price is up 19.8% compared to January, 2009 and down 7.4% compared to last month, December 2009.
The Median Sales prices is up 7.8% compared to January, 2009 and up .2% compared to last month, December 2009.
The number of sales is down up 17 compared to January, 2009 and is up 6 compared to last month, December 2009.
Looks like Ferndale prices have come up almost 20% from last years lows but seem to be trending down again.
The First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit of $8,000 available to anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the past 3 years has been extended until April 2010. The new program has also expanded the tax credit to include existing home owners who have owned a home for at least five of the last 8 years. You will be able to apply for tax credits of up to $6,500 when you purchase your next home. You might want to talk to your banker to see what you can afford. Meanwhile interest rates are still extremely low and there are some great values in the Bellingham market right now. You might want to take a look at what it would cost you to purchase one of these homes at today’s rates. You might be surprised at what your monthly payments would be, maybe less than your paying for rent right now if you are renting a comparable sized house.
If you have any questions or want to see any Bellingham Property feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
Whatcom County officials have scheduled a test docking of the Whatcom Chief in Fairhaven for Tuesday, Jan. 26.
The reason for this unusual test is that the Lummi Island ferry dock lease with Lummi Nation expires Feb. 14. Negotiations are in progress, but the county wants to be prepared if no deal is reached. The county needs to make sure they have a backup plan in place for getting people and vehicles on and off the island.
Port of Bellingham and County engineers have been studying the feasibility of docking the ferry at the port’s Bellingham Cruise Terminal, where presently an Alaska state ferry docks every Friday.
The run to Fairhaven would be 50 minutes compared to the 10 minute trip to the present site. There are also issues about getting children to school who go to Ferndale schools.
A new group of island residents has formed called Protect Lummi Island Community, they would prefer to see efforts focus on a long-term agreement with the Lummi’s to keep the ferry dock at it’s present location.
The following is a quick analysis of the Ferndale real estate market.
There are currently 189 homes for sale.
- Homes are priced from $119,900 – $1,500,000
- Average Asking Price is $381,749 Days on Market are 139 days
- Median Asking Price is $314,950 Days on Market are 97 days
- Homes sold in December: 18
- Average Listing Price $294,868
- Average Sold Price $280,614 Days on the Market 118
- Median Listing Price $247,950
- Median Sold Price $245,450 Days on Market 103
- Homes Pending this week: 4 Total Homes Pending: 38
- Average Sales Price December 2008: $275,602 Days on the Market: 83
- Median Sales Price December 2008: $230,000 Days on the Market: 50
- Sold in December 2008: 21
The Average Sales price is up 1.8% compared to December 08 and down 5.9% compared to last month, November 09.
The Median Sales prices is up 6.7% compared to December 08 and down .6% compared to last month, November 09.
The number of sales is down by 3 compared to December 08 and is down 2 compared to last month, November 09.
The First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit of $8,000 available to anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the past 3 years has been extended until April 2010. The new program has also expanded the tax credit to includeexisting home owners who have owned a home for at least five of the last 8 years. You will be able to apply for tax credits of up to $6,500 when you purchase your next home. You might want to talk to your banker to see what you can afford. Meanwhile interest rates are still extremely low and there are some great values in the Bellingham market right now. You might want to take a look at what it would cost you to purchase one of these homes at today’s rates. You might be surprised at what your monthly payments would be, maybe less than your paying for rent right now if you are renting a comparable sized house.
If you have any questions or want to see any Bellingham Property feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
The following is a quick analysis of the Ferndale real estate market.
There are currently 205 homes for sale.
- Homes are priced from $69,900 – $1,500,000
- Average Asking Price is $383,692 Days on Market are 137 days
- Median Asking Price is $319,900 Days on Market are 99 days
- Homes sold in November: 20
- Average Listing Price $303,688
- Average Sold Price $298,420 Days on the Market 94
- Median Listing Price $248,475
- Median Sold Price $243,950 Days on Market 82
- Homes Pending this week: 8 Total Homes Pending: 50
- Average Sales Price November 2008: $305,298
- Median Sales Price November 2008: $300,000
- Sold in November 2008: 11
The Average Sales price is down 2.3% compared to November 08 and up 14.5% compared to last month, October 09.
The Median Sales prices is down 23.0% compared to November 08 and down 2.6% compared to last month, October 09.
The number of sales is down up by 9 compared to November 08 and is down 4 compared to last month, October 09.
Great news the First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit of $8,000 available to anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the past 3 years has been extended until April 2010. The new program will also expand the tax credit to include existing home owners who have owned a home for at least five of the last 8 years will be able to apply for tax credits of up to $6,500 when they purchase their next home.
You might want to talk to your banker to see what you can afford. Meanwhile interest rates are still extremely low and there are some great values in the Bellingham market right now. You might want to take a look at what it would cost you to purchase one of these homes at today’s rates. You might be surprised at what your monthly payments would be, maybe less than your paying for rent right now if you are renting a comparable sized house.
If you have any questions or want to see any Bellingham Property feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
As I was passing through the town of Ferndale I thought I would stop in to Jensen’s Ferndale Floral and check out what was available for a friend for a party..
I walked in and was surprised to find such a huge selection of flowers candles and gifts… and so much more! If you are looking for those little stuffed animals that interact on the computer called Webkinz they have them along with many other stuffed creatures.
- webkinz and more!
Also what stood before me was a wonderfully decorated tree. Beautiful ornaments hanging there looking all sparkly and wonderful.
I wandered around the store to find just about everything imaginable.. Different areas gave way to treasures everywhere. As I was taking another look around I grabbed an Advent calendar for my girls..
Every year I find one that opens a new window for each day until Christmas with a little piece of chocolate hidden inside. Even though they are older now, it is a tradition..My daughter came in to see what was taking me so long and her eyes lit up. Along with this I discovered a special area dedicated to my heritage and depending on which side you are on it is either all Swede or Norwegian. There is a wonderful selection of foods like lingonberry sauce, ginger snaps and pickled herring.
I was so excited to see all of this and more…a dog dish! Wuff Da. Priceless.
You would have to have been raised around a bunch of Scandinavians to understand. Uff da!
- Assorted Scandinavian Foods etc.
I also discovered that they are hosting a Scandinvian Open house this coming weekend on November 5th 2009.
And good sources tell me that someone is making homemade Lefsa. Best around they say… I heard some other stories as well but they are best told in person.
So if your in Ferndale stop by for a little Scandinavian flair and take a look around. I am sure you will find something fantastic for someone on your list.
Katharine Carey
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Ferndale Chamber volunteers worked early to get Holiday street lights up and ready for the season. Driving down main street Ferndale at different times of the year you will find the streets lined with either beautiful baskets from Van Wingerden Nursery in the Spring and Summer. Flags lining the streets for Fourth of July and Veterans Day or Christmas Lights during the Holidays.
It is this community spirit that brings people to Ferndale.
The next big event is the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on November 4th at 5pm. I drove by the tree being uprighted on Saturday and look forward to see it glowing on Friday.
Perhaps it will inspire me to find the movie that always comes out of the cabinet at this time.. Christmas vacation:)
Hope to see you there!
Katharine Carey
- There are currently 212 homes for sale.
- Homes are priced from $100,000 – $1,500,000
- Average Asking Price is $380,597 Days on Market are 140 days
- Median Asking Price is $314,350 Days on Market are 108 days
- Homes sold in October: 24
- Average Listing Price $265,483
- Average Sold Price $259,558 Days on the Market 87
- Median Listing Price $246,750
- Median Sold Price $250,194 Days on Market 67
- Homes Pending this week: 5 Total Homes Pending: 49
- Average Sales Price October 2008: $342,675
- Median Sales Price October 2008: $319,950
- Sold in October 2008: 14
The Average Sales price is down 24.3% compared to October 08 and down 2.8% compared to last month, September 09.
The Median Sales prices is down 21.8% compared to October 08 and down 6.9% compared to last month, September 09.
The number of sales is down up by 10 compared to October 08 and is equal to last month, September 09.
Great news the First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit of $8,000 available to anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the past 3 years has been extended until April 2010. The new program will also expand the tax credit to include existing home owners who have owned a home for at least five of the last 8 years will be able to apply for tax credits of up to $6,500 when they purchase their next home.
You might want to talk to your banker to see what you can afford. Meanwhile interest rates are still extremely low and there are some great values in the Bellingham market right now. You might want to take a look at what it would cost you to purchase one of these homes at today’s rates. You might be surprised at what your monthly payments would be, maybe less than your paying for rent right now if you are renting a comparable sized house.
If you have any questions or want to see any Bellingham Property feel free to email me at or give me a call at 360-739-6981
- There are currently 230 homes for sale.
- Homes are priced from $69,900 – $1,500,000
- Average Asking Price is $390,513 Days on Market are 126 days
- Median Asking Price is $328,500 Days on Market are 92 days
- Homes sold in September: 24
- Average Listing Price $278,583
- Average Sold Price $265,341 Days on the Market 81
- Median Listing Price $272,000
- Median Sold Price $268,750 Days on Market 55
- Homes Pending this week: 10 Total Homes Pending: 60
- Average Sales Price September 2008: $327,001
- Median Sales Price September 2008: $304,900
- Sold in September 2008: 17
The Average Sales price is down 14.8% compared to September 08 and down 9.8% compared to last month August 09.
The Median Sales prices is down 11.9% compared to September 08 and down 4.0% compared to last August 09.
The number of sales is down up by 7 compared to September 08 and is up by 3 compared to last August 09.
- There are currently 232 homes for sale.
- Homes are priced from $69,900 – $1,500,000
- Average Asking Price is $394,560 Days on Market are 135 days
- Median Asking Price is $333,725 Days on Market are 91 days
- Homes sold in August: 21
- Average Listing Price $309,505
- Average Sold Price $294,062 Days on the Market 119
- Median Listing Price $289,000
- Median Sold Price $280,000Days on Market 82
- Homes Pending this week: 12 Total Homes Pending: 58
- Average Sales Price August 2008: $374,524
- Median Sales Price August 2008: $330,000
- Sold in August 2008: 25
The Average Sales price is down 21.5% compared to August 08 and down 8.9% compared to last month July 09.
The Median Sales prices is down 15.2% compared to August 08 and up 8.9% compared to last month July 09.
The number of sales is down up by 4 compared to August 08 and is up by 7 compared to last month July 09.
Music & Fun
Saturday, August 29, 2009 10AM until 10PM
The Ferndale Street Festival is in it’s 6th year and with each year it just keeps getting better. There are things to do for every person or every family from every walk of life. This festival boasts children’s activities, arts and crafts, car show, various food outlets, a new wine tasting/beer tent and free music all day long.
With something happening every where you turn you can come and go as you please and never see the same thing twice. At 6 pm we open the street to a dance and showcase our closing local bands, Death by Radio and Kong.
Main Stage Schedule
- 10 AM: National Anthem – Gina Scinocco
- 12 PM: Wendel Jack
- 2 PM: Spaceband
- 4 PM: Marion Weston Band
- 6 PM: Death by Radio
- 8 PM: Kong
Beer & Wine Tent Hours
- 12-4 PM: Wine Tasting and free hors d’oeurvre
- 12-10PM: Beer, wine and food sales
