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    1650 Birchwood Ave Bellingham, WA

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    Value-add opportunity in a low vacancy market.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    41,261 SF
    Lot size:
    3.59 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 23, 2025
    Days on Market:
    162
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:12 pm

    Property Features for 1650 Birchwood Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    41,261 SF
    Lot size
    3.59 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Kevin Verger
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    Listing agent Kevin Verger

    Listing office Kidder Mathews

    Listing date Nov 23, 2025

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    Overview

    Large Vacant Retail Building

    This vacant 41,261 square foot building is offered at $104 per square foot, presenting an opportunity to acquire a large-format retail asset. Investors can reposition the building to capture market rent, or an owner-user can immediately occupy it. Situated on a 3.51-acre parcel, the site includes approximately 140 parking stalls, a ratio of 3.4 per 1,000 square feet. Located in Bellingham’s Planned Commercial (PC) zoning district, the property allows for a range of commercial uses including retail, medical, office, and light industrial. Bellingham’s population exceeds 93,000, with average household income over $76,000. The overall retail vacancy in Bellingham is exceptionally low, dropping to 3.1% in Q2 2024 from 3.3% in Q1.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Big Lots Discount Store Injury Attorney Osborne ... Law Firm

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Bellingham
    County
    Whatcom
    State
    Washington
    Longitude
    -122.494
    Latitude
    48.7747

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Value-add opportunity in a low vacancy market.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 1650 Birchwood Ave Bellingham, WA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Value‑add or owner‑user opportunity: 100% vacant building allows repositioning or immediate owner occupancy.; Attractive basis: Offered at $104/SF, significantly below replacement cost for a 41,261 SF building.; Expansive 3.51‑acre lot with approximately 140 parking stalls (3.4/1,000 SF).
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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