Rare opportunity to purchase this amazing, one of a kind property - Some say it’s the greatest. Don’t hesitate or you will miss out. Quiet, 5 acre property on dead end county road just 4 miles north of downtown Ferndale. Mount Baker view from rear of the property, Nooksack River plus public bird hunting areas are just down the road. Property consists of 3/4 open pasture land and 1/4 treed forest. Park-like setting with very nice camping area out back in the wooded area. 2,000 Gallon per day private Well including pump already installed, 4 Bed Drainfield already installed, fully Surveyed with easy to locate pins, Wetland Study completed, Power pole installed on front of property - needs to go underground from there. Gas available at road, Cable internet and TV available at road, High Speed Fiber coming soon. Fenced on 3 sides and deep ditch on 4th side, stocked fish pond with dock. Well draining soils for your animals. Cherry trees planted along county road. Road access and 6x6 gate posts installed, County Address acquired with Mailbox already installed. CC&R’s in place to protect your investment. ALL preliminary county work completed - Bring your plans, get them approved and start building your dream house on this magnificent property within a few months. An Auxiliary Dwelling Unit is also allowed on property. Area of million dollar homes. Only 2 min from Interstate 5 and only 15 minutes from the Canadian Border.
The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan map and implement the Comprehensive Plan policies that define the rural character in Whatcom County in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5). In addition, it is the intent of this district to allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.
Permitted uses
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 83° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 1640 Harksell Rd
$500,936
$1,036 over list price of $500K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $438K to $675K.