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1650 Birchwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Vacant former Albertsons and Big Lots retail space with loading dock, heavy power, and updated building systems.
Space Size42,500 SF
Days on Market143
Property Features for 1650 Birchwood Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
42,500 SF
Net Rentable
8,500 SF
Total Parking Spaces
140
Property subtype
RETAIL
Space & Availability
Available Space
8,500-41,000 SF
Contiguous Space
41,000 SF
Divisible
Yes
Available From
Immediate
Site & Location
Corner Location
Yes
Road Access
Yes
Additional Details
Flexible Term
Yes
Sprinkler System
Yes
Amenities
loading dock
heavy power
LED lighting
building automation system
ADA bathrooms
parking lot sealing
three separate entrances
Building Details
Year Renovated
2020
Tenancy
Multi
Spaces For Lease
at 1650 Birchwood Ave
Former Albertsons/Big Lots
$17/SF/Yr
Size
42,500 SF
Type
RETAIL
Lease Type
NET_NNN
Availability
AVAILABLE, Now
The former Albertsons Grocery store and Big Lots space is now vacant and for lease in a more digestible format with a flexible and creative owner interested in filling the space with excellent businesses. With logically demised spaces as small as 8,500 and as large as 41,000 square feet, it is still ideal for a grocery store or a large format retailer, as well as a myriad of other uses. A 2020 multimillion dollar renovation was completed including the HVAC system, roof top units, handlers and ductwork as well as a new roof, LED lighting, sprinkler system, Siemens building automation system, parking lot sealing, and ADA bathrooms. This building also features a loading dock, heavy power, 140 parking spaces and is located in the high-density Birchwood neighborhood.
The Park Manor Shopping Center is situated at the Corner of Northwest Avenue and Birchwood Avenue in a vibrant retail trade area that is a Federally Designated Food Desert. The Albertsons store was closed in 2016 as part of the Safeway / Albertsons merger and a restrictive covenant placed on the property preventing another grocery store from operating in this location. Almost a decade later the WA State Attorney General successfully forced Albertsons to drop the restriction. It was officially removed from title in March of 2026. This building is less than a mile from Interstate 5 and Bellis Fair Mall and enjoys annual growth in the number of adjacent households of around 11% and is 1.4 miles from the counties only hospital serving over 250,000 residents. With abundant parking and three separate entrances off Birchwood Ave and Northwest Ave, accessibility to the site is outstanding, as is visibility, a must have for many businesses.
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Listing Agency:
Windermere - Whatcom Co.
(360) 676-5900
Listed By:
Jason Loeb · License #91977
(360) 305-6917
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Jun 9
Changed: Oct 25
Last Checked: Oct 28 at 12:23PM
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This former Albertsons Grocery store and Big Lots space is available for lease and has been renovated in a 2020 multi-million-dollar improvement package. The update included the HVAC system, rooftop units and ductwork, a new roof, LED lighting, sprinkler system, Siemens building automation system, and parking lot sealing. The building also features ADA bathrooms and provides multiple demised spaces that can accommodate smaller formats or larger retailers, with suites described as ranging from 8,500 to 41,000 square feet.
The property is located in the Park Manor Shopping Center at the corner of Northwest Avenue and Birchwood Avenue within a high-density retail trade area. The site is described as having three separate entrances off Birchwood Ave and Northwest Ave, with 140 parking spaces for customer access. Additional site features include a loading dock and heavy power.
According to the property remarks, the Albertsons restriction related to operating another grocery store was removed from title in March 2026, allowing for grocery or other large-format retail concepts, subject to applicable requirements.
The property is located in the Park Manor Shopping Center at the corner of Northwest Avenue and Birchwood Avenue within a high-density retail trade area. The site is described as having three separate entrances off Birchwood Ave and Northwest Ave, with 140 parking spaces for customer access. Additional site features include a loading dock and heavy power.
According to the property remarks, the Albertsons restriction related to operating another grocery store was removed from title in March 2026, allowing for grocery or other large-format retail concepts, subject to applicable requirements.
Key Highlights
- Vacant former Albertsons and Big Lots retail space available for lease with logically demised areas from 8,500 to 41,000 SF
- 2020 multimillion‑dollar renovation completed, including HVAC system, rooftop units, handlers and ductwork, and a new roof
- Updates include LED lighting, sprinkler system, Siemens building automation system, and ADA bathrooms
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Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Sprinkler system
Yes
Paved road access
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$2.55 /SF/Yr
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Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
594
Businesses Nearby
20k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 74%
Dining 26%
7-Eleven
Shops & Services
7,021 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Shell
Shops & Services
6,972 visits/mo
0.0 miles
Little Caesars Pizza
Dining
4,181 visits/mo
0.1 miles
SUBWAY
Dining
1,050 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Liberty Tax
Shops & Services
674 visits/mo
0.0 miles
Demographics for 98225, WA
49,078
Population
24,202
Households
2
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
12.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,895
Density / Sq Mi
$62,220
Median Household Income
$33,122
Median Earnings
$1,430
Median Rent
$588,800
Median Home Value
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Similar Off Market Nearby
- Park Manor Shopping Center — 1538 Birchwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Shopping center - Vacant former Albertsons and Big Lots retail space with loading dock, heavy power, and updated building systems.
Where is this shopping center located?
The property is located at 1650 Birchwood Ave Bellingham, WA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $17 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Vacant former Albertsons and Big Lots retail space available for lease with logically demised areas from 8,500 to 41,000 SF; 2020 multimillion‑dollar renovation completed, including HVAC system, rooftop units, handlers and ductwork, and a new roof; Updates include LED lighting, sprinkler system, Siemens building automation system, and ADA bathrooms
