Just Listed
Listed By:
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. and NWMLS
Address
1981 Main Street, Ferndale, WA
Price
$ 6,500,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#2578592
  • TypeCommercial
  • CountyWHATCOM
  • CityFerndale
  • AreaFerndale-Custer
  • NeighborhoodFerndale
  • Zip98248
  • StyleComm Bldg Ovr 10K
  • Taxes$ 12931
  • Price$ 6,500,000
  • Bedrooms0
  • Full Bathrooms0
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Lot Size1.3278 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Property Description

Property Highlights at a Glance - Zoning: City Center (CC) • 6 contiguous parcels. Incentives - SIGNIFICANT Permit and Tax Benefits. Building Size: ~220,000+ GSF • 5 stories + garage. Frontage: Main St, 1st Av, Alder St, and River Walk. Possible Seller Carry: $3,000,000 2nd note @ 6% I/O (36 mo.).The Ridgewater is a premier 1.25+ acre urban riverfront mixed-use development situated directly on the Nooksack River and Centennial Riverwalk Park in historic Downtown Ferndale, WA. Designed by Glenn Wells Architect, the 5-story podium projectfeatures 203 high-demand apartment units, 12,971 SF streetlevel commercial/retail space, and 270 structured parking stalls with panoramic views of Mount Baker and the river corridor. The asset seamlessly bridges urban downtown pedestrian vibrancywith the Pacific Northwest's outdoor lifestyle, commanding strong rental premiums across all floor plans.Shovel-Ready Trophy Waterfront Infill Positioned in the heart of Ferndale's downtown master plan. SIGNIFICANT municipal development incentives, tax abatements, and fee waiver programs are available for qualified developers (Request Confidential Underwriting Addendum).

Price History
9/11/2026 Listed $6,500,000

General Features

Sewer Available,Sewer Connected
Possession Closing
Topography Level,Sloped
Property Subtype Commercial Industrial
Tax Year 2026
Waterfront Features Medium Bank,Bulkhead,River
County Whatcom
Property Type Commercial Sale
HOA No
Subdivision Name Ferndale
Possible Use Business,Commercial,Multi-Family,Office,Residential,Retail
Building Features Tenant Association
Special Listing Conditions None
Status First Look
Directions Main Street Ferndale,Cross Nooksack River,Property is on the left.
City Ferndale
Senior Community Y/N No
Zoning Description Business,Commercial,Multi-Family,Office,Residential,Retail
MLS Area 870 - Ferndale/Custer
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 57840
Carport Y/N No
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,See Remarks
Tax Annual Amount 12931
Public Remarks Property Highlights at a Glance - Zoning: City Center (CC) 6 contiguous parcels. Incentives - SIGNIFICANT Permit and Tax Benefits. Building Size: ~220,000+ GSF 5 stories + garage. Frontage: Ma
Structure Type Unspecified
Building Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Coming Soon
Water Company Ferndale
Property Style 61 - Comm Bldg Ovr 10K
NWM_ShowMapLink Yes

Interior Features

Flooring Concrete
Air Conditioning Y/N No
Heating Y/N No
Fireplace Y/N No
Power Production Type Electric,Natural Gas

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Cement/Concrete,Stone,Wood,Wood Products
Vegetation Wooded
Water Source Public
Lot Size Acres 1.3278
Waterfront Y/N Yes
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No
Waterfront Footage 127
Site Frontage 738

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Commercial Average in 98248

Price
AVG $2.07M
$6.5M
Taxes
AVG $12,083
$12,931