2234 Main Street · Ferndale, WA 98248
Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Chris Boyd #NWM2470865
About this home
Experience timeless charm with modern amenities in this beautifully restored historic home, part of the iconic Hovander homestead legacy. The spacious 5-bedroom home is perfect for entertaining, featuring a chef’s kitchen w/ custom cabinetry, large dining area, & living room w/ original fireplace. The stunning upstairs bath has vaulted ceilings, heated floors, & a soaking tub. The daylight basement offers a private entrance, kitchenette, and bath- perfect for multi-generational living, guest quarters, or rental potential. Situated on nearly an acre, the property blends heritage & functionality with a detached 2-bay shop w/ ADU/MIL, gazebo, gardens, garden shed/playhouse & ample parking. Don't miss the opportunity to own this rare property!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Craftsman
- Stories
- 3+ stories
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 1905
- Lot size
- 35,719 sq ft (0.82 acres)
- County
- Whatcom
- MLS #
- NWM2470865
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Gas
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Stucco, Wood Products
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Block, Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- View
- City, Mountains, Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Natural Gas, Pellet
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Ferndale
- Property tax
- $6,377 (2025)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $1,250,000 (8% price cut)
- Listed on
- Jan 21, 2026
- Days on market
- 499
- Price per sq ft
- $299
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Schools
School district: Ferndale
- High
- Ferndale High SchoolSchoolDigger 3 stars · Top 39% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS
Listing agent: Chris Boyd.
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Data last updated 2026-09-17.