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Riverfront Mixed-Use Development

1981 Main Street, Ferndale, WA 98248

For Sale
$6,500,000

A downtown development plan combines apartments, street-level commercial space, and structured parking beside the Nooksack River.

Property Size220,000 SF
Lot Size1.25 Acres
Price / SF$29.55
Days on Market37

Property Features for 1981 Main Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 220,000 SF
Total Parking Spaces 270
Lot size 1.25 Acres
Property subtype Commercial Industrial
Zoning City Center (CC)

Site & Location

Road Access Yes
Mixed-Use Components retail, residential

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 203

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $12,931

Building Details

Stories 5
Construction podium
Listing Agency: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Listed By: Lyle Sorenson
Source: Rennie
Added: Oct 2 Changed: Nov 6 Last Checked: Nov 7 at 9:33AM

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The planned five-story podium development spans six contiguous parcels and is described at approximately 220,000+ GSF, including a garage. Plans call for 203 apartment units, 12,971 square feet of street-level commercial and retail space, and 270 structured parking stalls. The site comprises 1.25+ acres and is zoned City Center (CC).

The property fronts Main Street, 1st Avenue, Alder Street, and River Walk. It sits along the Nooksack River beside Centennial Riverwalk Park, with views of the river corridor and Mount Baker. Municipal development incentives, tax abatements, and fee waiver programs are available to qualified developers.

Key Highlights

  • Planned 203‑unit apartment component
  • 12,971 SF of street‑level commercial and retail space
  • 270 structured parking stalls

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Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Carpet & Flooring Store

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Lease Details

203
Residential units
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

561
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 98248, WA

26,784
Population
10,576
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
71.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
373
Density / Sq Mi
$88,566
Median Household Income
$50,059
Median Earnings
$1,455
Median Rent
$550,300
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - A downtown development plan combines apartments, street-level commercial space, and structured parking beside the Nooksack River.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1981 Main Street Ferndale, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $6,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Planned 203‑unit apartment component; 12,971 SF of street‑level commercial and retail space; 270 structured parking stalls
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