Ferndale, Washington is a growing city with a population of 10,560 current residents. Ferndale WA neighborhoods, although distinct with character, they are currently not broken down by boundaries or given neighborhood names as near by Bellingham, WA has done. With that said, were going to still attempt to describe some of these great neighborhoods, communities, and areas that make up Ferndale, Washington and its rural areas. I will describe areas of Ferndale within the city limits as well as communities and rural areas outside Ferndale city limits.
Ferndale WA Neighborhoods and Communities:
Downtown Ferndale - The downtown area is bordered by the Nooksack River on the east, Pioneer Park on the south, I-5 and Labounty to the northeast and Ferndale High School, The US Post office to the west. The downtown area is mostly business in the core with older housing areas in and around the perimeter of the Downtown Ferndale area. There are also some newer condos and a few apartments as well. City Hall is in the downtown area along with the Police Department.
North Bellingham - North Bellingham is on the east side of I-5 with parts of this area inside the city limits and other areas just outside of Ferndale. North Bellingham has I-5 as it's west border, then Axton St. to the north, and about Aldrich Rd to the east and Slater Rd to the south. Some of the newest communities are off Smith Rd. like Bellaire Estates, Myers Estates and brand new Liberty Park. The Ferndale School District serves the North Bellingham area. Almost all of the school age kids goto local North Bellingham Elementary, which is part of Ferndale Schools. Then they older kids attend Vista Middle School, and Ferndale High School. Search North Bellingham WA Real Estate on this site.
Custer, WA - This small community is about 3-4 miles north of Ferndale, along I-5. Custer has the Custer Elementary School within its city limits and is part of the Ferndale School District. Custer has a golf course called Grandview Golf Course. The most well traveled streets are Main St., Custer School Rd, Portal Way, and Bruce Rd. Search Custer WA Real Estate on this site.
Sandy Point - This upscale community was developed in the 1980's to create whats known today as Sandy Point Shores. The Sandy Point area is still adding brand new homes today to its community and many residents have done some wonderful upgrades and remodeling along the way. When your out at Sandy Point its hard not to get a quality view of Georgia Straits, Orcas Island, Lummi Island, San Juan Islands or majestic Mt. Baker. Many of the homes in the Sandy Point area are located on the beach or the private canal where many residents moorage their pleasure boats on private docks and slips. The community also has a nice nine hole golf course as well. visit Sandy Point Shores at our sister site with Bellingham WA real estate for even more information about beautiful Sandy Point WA. Search Sandy Point WA Real Estate on this site.
This is a view of beautiful Mt. Baker that appears over the main street bridge that crosses over the Nooksack River going into to Downtown Ferndale. The photo was taken at the brand new Ferndale Centennial Riverwalk Park thats nearing completion here in the fall of 2007. Maybe someday Ferndale will have a nice walk way on the other side of the bridge opposite the Centennial Park so area Ferndale area residents will be able to walk along that side of the Nooksack River on their way to Hovander Homestead Park. |