
5783 Aldrich Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
What This House Offers
Available Mid January!
Charming 1937 farmhouse with 3 bedrooms and 3/4 bath for rent in North Bellingham/East Ferndale.
Great location close to Bellingham and... Ferndale but with a country feel. Approximately 3 miles east of Ferndale and 2.5 miles from the freeway in Meridian school district.
The house is 1350 square feet with a full, unfinished basement (not included in the square footage). House has lots of original character including original fir floors on main floor, original doors with glass doorknobs, built-in cabinets for storage, etc. There are 3 different types of heat: heat pump (heat and A/C), newer oil furnace, and a newly installed wood stove. The bathroom was fully remodeled in 2011. There are two bedrooms on the main floor and the livable attic can serve as another bedroom/office space/kids playroom. Large kitchen area with eating space. Kitchen appliances include: dishwasher, glass top stove, and fridge/freezer. 900 square foot basement is dry and great for storage, craft room, man cave, etc. Laundry is located in the basement with a dryer and new 2015 HE washer. Looking east there is an outstanding view of Mt. Baker and surrounding foothills! Great, friendly neighbors in the entire neighborhood.
Wonderful 3/4 acre yard and grounds including: large fenced-in yard with privacy hedge, 125' x 30' vegetable/flower garden, orchard with several types of fruit trees, 6 grape vines with 3 different varieties, potting/garden/play shed, very large garage with power (could be a nice workshop), chicken coop, that could house up for up to 30 of your own chickens. The yard is flat and dry with great sandy soil for growing. Renters must enjoy caring for flowerbeds, gardens and other lawn maintenance.
Pets: Owner will consider one dog up to 25lbs., with good references from previous rentals with additional pet fee and pet deposit. No cats.
House is strictly non-smoking.
*Pictures may not depict property exactly as advertised. *
TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY: Please call our office to be added to a list for showings.
OPTIMUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS
5711 Vista Dr., #101
Ferndale, WA 98248
Unit
- $2,275 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,350 sq. ft.
- Available Jan 16
Home Features
- Dishwasher
Country living yet close to city for all the conveniences is located in Bellingham, Washington in the 98226 zip code.
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Bellingham, WA 98226
Neighborhood Scores
Bike Score ®
Somewhat Bikeable27 / 100
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Calm81 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Irene Reither Primary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Meridian Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Baker View Christian School
Grades 1-7
Private
Meridian High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Providence Christian School Northwest
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Whatcom Community College
Drive: 11 min (5.9 mi)
Bellingham Technical College
Drive: 17 min (8.1 mi)
Western Washington University
Drive: 22 min (10.7 mi)
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Airports
Living in Bellingham provides easy access to Bellingham International, located just 15 minutes from Country living yet close to city for all the conveniences. Another nearby airport is Abbotsford International, located 21.7 miles away.
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