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Ferndale, Washington, is a fast-growing community of approximately 9,000 residents, which prides itself on its relaxed, small-town friendliness, award-winning school system, and affordable quality of life. Set amidst lush farmland, on a southern crossing of the Nooksack River, Ferndale's convenient location on the I-5 corridor is just minutes away from Bellingham, and within easy driving distance of both Seattle to the south, and Vancouver, B.C., Canada, to the north.

Along with agriculture (Whatcom County grows more than 65 percent of the red raspberries in the U.S.), Ferndale's top industrial employers include aluminum producer, Alcoa Intalco Works, and the BP Cherry Point and Conoco Phillips Ferndale oil refineries. Downtown, Ferndale's business district has a new look, with upgrades to streets and utilities, including installation of underground power lines.

For sports and outdoor enthusiasts, Ferndale offers close-in lake and river sport fishing, 14 golf courses in the surrounding area, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, climbing and camping at Mount Baker, and nearby boating opportunities in all forms, from sailing to kayaking. Just northwest of Ferndale are swimming and clamming beaches at Birch Bay.

The Ferndale City, and nearby Whatcom County Park systems, include extensive recreational facilities. Some of Ferndale's must-see public spaces include early-settlers' cabins at Pioneer Park, the Tennant Lake Interpretive Center and Fragrance Garden, and the preserved, historic farm at Hovander Homestead Park.

Thanks for visiting Ferndale.net and checking out our events, announcements, and other info about Ferndale. If you'd like to know more about other communities in Whatcom County, visit our companion web sites for Bellingham, Blaine, Birch Bay, and Lynden.

Ferndale Real Estate Market Report for March, 2010

Posted on April 17, 2010 in: Featured, General | Post Comment
Michael Eisenberg

The following is a quick analysis of the Ferndale real estate market. There are currently 250 homes for sale. Homes are priced from $100,000 – $1,900,000 Average Asking Price is $382,147 Days on Market are 116 days Median Asking Price is $319,250 Days on Market are 64 days Homes sold in March: 29 Average Listing Price $262,996 Average Sold Price $254,114 Days on the Market 104 Median Listing Price $247,000 Median Sold Price $228,000 Days on Market 71 Homes Pending this week:... [Read more]

Ferndale Real Estate Market Report for February, 2010

Posted on March 17, 2010 in: Featured, General | Post Comment
Michael Eisenberg

The following is a quick analysis of the Ferndale real estate market. There are currently 227 homes for sale. Homes are priced from $94,500 – $1,500,000 Average Asking Price is $379,193 Days on Market are 123 days Median Asking Price is $319,900 Days on Market are 69 days Homes sold in February: 12 Average Listing Price $315,183 Average Sold Price $306,208 Days on the Market 79 Median Listing Price $297,000 Median Sold Price $287,500 Days on Market 67 Homes Pending this week: 10 Total Homes... [Read more]

Ferndale Real Estate Market Report for January, 2010

Posted on February 24, 2010 in: Featured, General | Post Comment
Michael Eisenberg

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... [Read more]

Whatcom County, tribe reach deal on Lummi Island ferry

Posted on February 5, 2010 in: Featured, General | Post Comment
Michael Eisenberg

It looks like life will continue without disruptions for the roughly 1,000 permanent residents of Lummi Island. Whatcom County officials and the Lummi Nation have announced an agreement on a new long-term lease for the Gooseberry Point ferry dock,  ensuring uninterrupted ferry service between Gooseberry Point and Lummi. The current lease expires Feb. 14, and thing were looking shaky for island residents. The County even did a tet run to Fairhaven. Rumor has it that fares and schedules for the Whatcom... [Read more]

Lummi Island Ferry’s Test Run to Fairhaven

Posted on January 24, 2010 in: General | Post Comment
Michael Eisenberg

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... [Read more]

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