Extraordinary location & series of business opportunities with 4 BR classic home, minutes from US/BC border, north of Bellingham. High visibility, situated on large corner parcel at Portal Way & Triggs Rd. 1.35-acre parcel, with highly-desirable, versatile MXD (Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential) Ferndale city zoning. Near I-5, without the noise. Privacy trees; convenient space that can be accessed from Portal Way with trucks & large trailers. Unique opportunities for expansion of development here. Surrounded by quality mix of residential properties, along with grocery & farm stores, restaurants & coffee spots. Business/development plan in motion (inquire) or develop your own approach, multiple streams of income. Attractive investment opportunity, with excellent Portal Way frontage, convenience a minute or two from two I-5 Exits. Close proximity to Surrey/White Rock (3 Canada/US-borders); quick access to Vancouver (BC) and Lower Mainland. Charming 1928 architecture, attached garage, breezeway, long private driveway, gardens in place. Development projects steadily moving this direction. Impressive corner parcel; wheels in motion for strong-revenue commercial opportunity. Plans/reports, future permits, etc. to be included with subject property. MXD (18.45) zoning allows for generous variety of development approaches here: retail, multi-family, gas station/C-store, general/medical/public agency offices, bank, supermarket, restaurant/bar/cafe + long list of conditional-use options.
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LAST UPDATED
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9/11/2026
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TRACT
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Ferndale
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YEAR BUILT
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1928
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COMMUNITY
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Ferndale
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COUNTY
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Whatcom
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STATUS
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Active
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PROPERTY TYPE(S)
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Single Family
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| High School |
Ferndale High |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| AREA |
870 - Ferndale/Custer |
| CONSTRUCTION |
See Remarks |
| EXTERIOR |
Garden |
| GARAGE |
Yes |
| HEAT |
Electric, See Remarks |
| LOT |
1.35 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Corner Lot, Paved, Value In Land |
| MLS STATUS |
Active |
| PARKING |
Detached |
| SEWER |
Septic Tank |
| STORIES |
2 |
| STYLE |
12 - 2 Story |
| SUBDIVISION |
Ferndale |
| TAXES |
4707 |
| VIEW |
Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION |
Mountain(s), See Remarks, Territorial |
| WATER |
Public |
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