After leaving King County and moving to Lynden (as a result of a round of golf at Homestead), I am learning the seasons according to Mother Nature.  I now know when baby ducks will start their perilous journey across the 7th fairway heading for local residence’s bird-feeders.  I’ve learned that cows “drop” their tiny calves in the fields year round and somehow these little creatures usually survive.  I have come to realize, sadly that some of the locals treat their dogs like property and let them ride, unrestrained and with no thought to the animals safey, in the back of the ever present pick-up trucks.  I know it is a different culture in this farm country.  I’m learning.

In the 10+ yrs I have lived in Lynden there have been some major changes to this conservative albeit quaint little city.

You can now buy a drink in a restaurant on Sunday. You can now buy wine in the grocery stores on Sunday. I know that may not be startling in most places but it is a major change here in Lynden. I was talking to a neighbor the other day and she said the feel of Lynden is reminiscent of the 1950′s and I think she hit on something. For the most part, Lynden is a gentle little place, scenically beautiful and the main street is just what you would expect. Towering Pinoak trees, well kept gardens and houses that evoke the style of the 40′s and 50′s. After 10+ yrs., I’m starting to like this place.

May 13, 2009 by Michael Eisenberg

The following is a quick analysis of the Lynden real estate market.

There are currently 138 homes for sale.
Homes are priced from $190,000 – $1,100,000
Average Asking Price; $374,957 Days on Market are 114 days
Median Asking Price: $349,900 Days on Market are 68 days
Homes sold in April: 11
Average Listing Price $298,259
Average Sold Price $281,866 Days on the Market 148
Median Listing Price $238,500
Median Sold Price $235,000 Days on Market 94
Homes Pending last week: 1 Total Homes Pending: 24

Condo Analysis for Lynden

There are currently 40 condos for sale.
Condos are priced from $145,000 – $419,000
Average List Price $239,523 Days on the Market: 161
Median List Price $229,953 Days on the Market: 125
Condos Sold in April: 3
Average List Price: $190,983
Average Sales Price: $175,833 Days on the Market: 98
Median List Price: $189,500
Median Sales Price: $180,000 Days on the Market: 62
Pending Sales Last Week:  0 Total Condos Pending: 3

If you have any questions,want more information or want to see any Lynden homes or condos feel free to email me or give me a call at 360-739-6981.

Lynden’s Raspberry Festival, the third weekend in July, celebrates the local raspberry harvest. Sixty-five percent of the red raspberries in the United States are grown locally.

Above, beginning at Lynden’s signature windmill hotel and shopping center, Front Street, Lynden’s main street is blocked off for a citywide sidewalk sale and block party.

Along with music, bargains, rides through town in a wagon drawn by Budwieser-style draft horses, crafts for kids, and food, there’s a two-day-long 3-on-3 hoop jam as various locations along the street. Shown at left, hoop jammers take practice shots with two balls in the air at once.

Below, ice cream topped with raspberries is served up at bargain rates to eager visitors. Just-picked fresh berries from local growers are also available to buy and take home.

These photos were taken at the July 18-19, 2003 Lynden Raspberry Festival.
For information about upcoming Raspberry Festivals, contact the Lynden Chamber of Commerce at 360-354-5995.