Ferndale is an incorporated city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States with a population of 8,758. It is located in the northwest corner of the state approximately 13 miles south of the British Columbia border. Ferndale actually received its name from a local school teacher. The teacher changed the communities name from Jam to Ferndale because of the ferns that grew around the communities original school house.
A few of the colleges and universities near Ferndale include Whatcom Community College (approximately 10 miles), Western Washington University (approximately 11 miles), Skagit Valley College (approximately 35 miles), Everett Community College (approximately 65 miles) and Edmonds Community College (approximately 75 miles). High, middle and elementary school options include Ferndale High School (5830 Golden Eagle Drive), Eagleridge Elementary (2651 Thorton Rd) and Vista Middle School (6051 Vista Dr).
Pioneer Park is one of Ferndale’s great locations for outdoor recreation. Other attractions include the Riverside Golf Course and Sardis Wildlife Center. Nearby the Nooksack River, Mount Baker as well as multiple lakes all offer plenty of activities.
In the Ferndale real estate market there were a total of 80 sales in third quarter 2012. The average selling price for that period was $266,864 and the average median selling price was $257,104. Certain sections of the city experienced an increase in both sales and average selling price while other areas had a decrease in sales and average selling price. It is a great time to buy if you know where to look, as a real estate expert in the Ferndale market, I’m here to help you find a great property at a great price, please contact me today for an up to date market report.