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Published: May 9, 2007
Ever fantasize about finding a Delorean with a time machine to return to a simpler way of life that hearkens to tradition, family, or life on the farm? If American life at its very best is appealing, welcome to Lynden, Wash., in Whatcom County where the city vision for 2010 is to retain its community spirit, small town atmosphere, and agricultural roots.
If small town America is appealing, consider Lynden Real Estate as an affordable west coast solution.
Lynden was first incorporated in 1891, two years after Washington statehood. Lynden real estate today is home to a population of around 10,000 people where a 72 foot windmill downtown reflects the Dutch roots of the community. Just five miles south of the Canadian border, Lynden real estate is located approximately 100 miles north of Seattle and forty five miles south of Vancouver, between Mt. Baker and Puget Sound. This places Lynden real estate close enough to urban areas to offer residents access to all the amenities of a city yet far enough away to be insulated from city life.
Lynden real estate is reasonable by West Coast standards. Beautiful, older two and three bedroom homes sell in the low to mid $200k price range. Many of these older homes have large lots with plenty of room for the kids to play. Brand new 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom homes on the fairway of the Homestead Farms Championship Golf Course are selling for $240k, which includes a free year of golf club membership. Lynden real estate also features gorgeous estate homes available in the neighborhood of $1 million.
Buyers who prefer to design and build their dream home will also want to buy Lynden real estate. Lynden property offers prime home sites at reasonable prices. Half acre city lots are available in the $200k range, while a quarter acre sells in the $150k range. Country properties zoned residentials are available and 6.59 acre parcel is offered at around $1.4 million.. Lynden real estate has long been home to dairy and berry farming, and there are farms for sale. Lynden property include 75 acre farms available in the $1.4 million range, so shine up that John Deere and head for Lynden!
Mortgage rates dropped during the first week of May 2007 making this a prime time to buy Lynden real estate. Home sales in Washington State dropped nearly 17% in the 4th quarter of 2006 compared to 2005, and combined with low mortgage rates make this a buyer's market . Buying Lynden real estate has never been more timely, so hop in that Delorean and go Back to the Future.
Purchasing Lynden real estate places a family in a young vibrant city where over 50% of its citizens are age 34 and younger. Lynden boasts a family-centered community that provides a world class school system. Lynden students score above the national average on the SAT and well above state averages on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). Imagine, a bucolic life on beautiful Lynden real estate is just a SOLD sign away!
Sources:
Community Statistics. Lynden Chamber of Commerce. 2004-2005. 8 May 2007.
http://www.lynden.org/community/stats.php
Crellin, Glen. "Washington Home Sales Continue to Decline, Price Increases Moderate." Washington State University: News, College of Business News Release. 15 Feb. 2007. 5 May 2007.
http://www.business.wsu.edu/news/Pages/News.02.1 5.07.aspx
Property Search: Lynden. Snapper Shuler Kenner Real Estate. 2007. 8 May 2007.
http://www.sskrealtors.com/bin/web/real_estate/A R143318/ACTIVATE_FRAMES/SEARCH_MLS/Lynden/11680211 />Lynden School District 2005/2006.OSPI. Washington State Report Card. Office Superintendent of Public Instruction. 1 Nov. 2006. 8 May 2007.
http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/?schoolId=275&a mp;reportLevel=District&orgLinkId=275&yrs= />Borsuk, Alan J. "National SAT scores decline; Test critics call it a plunge'; College." The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 30 Aug. 2006. FindArticles. 8 May 2007.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4196/is_ 20060830/ai_n16697621
Pioneer History. Lynden Chamber of Commerce. 2004-2005. 8 May 2007.
http://www.lynden.org/visiting/history.php
Map and Directions. City of Lynden. 1 June 1999. 8 May 2007. http://www.lyndenwa.org/Map.htm.
Vision Statement.City of Lyden. 1 June 1999. 8 May 2007. http://www.lyndenwa.org/vision.htm
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Lynden was first incorporated in 1891, two years after Washington statehood. Lynden real estate today is home to a population of around 10,000 people where a 72 foot windmill downtown reflects the Dutch roots of the community. Just five miles south of the Canadian border, Lynden real estate is located approximately 100 miles north of Seattle and forty five miles south of Vancouver, between Mt. Baker and Puget Sound. This places Lynden real estate close enough to urban areas to offer residents access to all the amenities of a city yet far enough away to be insulated from city life.
Lynden real estate is reasonable by West Coast standards. Beautiful, older two and three bedroom homes sell in the low to mid $200k price range. Many of these older homes have large lots with plenty of room for the kids to play. Brand new 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom homes on the fairway of the Homestead Farms Championship Golf Course are selling for $240k, which includes a free year of golf club membership. Lynden real estate also features gorgeous estate homes available in the neighborhood of $1 million.
Buyers who prefer to design and build their dream home will also want to buy Lynden real estate. Lynden property offers prime home sites at reasonable prices. Half acre city lots are available in the $200k range, while a quarter acre sells in the $150k range. Country properties zoned residentials are available and 6.59 acre parcel is offered at around $1.4 million.. Lynden real estate has long been home to dairy and berry farming, and there are farms for sale. Lynden property include 75 acre farms available in the $1.4 million range, so shine up that John Deere and head for Lynden!
Mortgage rates dropped during the first week of May 2007 making this a prime time to buy Lynden real estate. Home sales in Washington State dropped nearly 17% in the 4th quarter of 2006 compared to 2005, and combined with low mortgage rates make this a buyer's market . Buying Lynden real estate has never been more timely, so hop in that Delorean and go Back to the Future.
Purchasing Lynden real estate places a family in a young vibrant city where over 50% of its citizens are age 34 and younger. Lynden boasts a family-centered community that provides a world class school system. Lynden students score above the national average on the SAT and well above state averages on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). Imagine, a bucolic life on beautiful Lynden real estate is just a SOLD sign away!
Sources:
Community Statistics. Lynden Chamber of Commerce. 2004-2005. 8 May 2007.
http://www.lynden.org/community/stats.php
Crellin, Glen. "Washington Home Sales Continue to Decline, Price Increases Moderate." Washington State University: News, College of Business News Release. 15 Feb. 2007. 5 May 2007.
http://www.business.wsu.edu/news/Pages/News.02.1 5.07.aspx
Property Search: Lynden. Snapper Shuler Kenner Real Estate. 2007. 8 May 2007.
http://www.sskrealtors.com/bin/web/real_estate/A R143318/ACTIVATE_FRAMES/SEARCH_MLS/Lynden/11680211 />Lynden School District 2005/2006.OSPI. Washington State Report Card. Office Superintendent of Public Instruction. 1 Nov. 2006. 8 May 2007.
http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/?schoolId=275&a mp;reportLevel=District&orgLinkId=275&yrs= />Borsuk, Alan J. "National SAT scores decline; Test critics call it a plunge'; College." The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 30 Aug. 2006. FindArticles. 8 May 2007.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4196/is_ 20060830/ai_n16697621
Pioneer History. Lynden Chamber of Commerce. 2004-2005. 8 May 2007.
http://www.lynden.org/visiting/history.php
Map and Directions. City of Lynden. 1 June 1999. 8 May 2007. http://www.lyndenwa.org/Map.htm.
Vision Statement.City of Lyden. 1 June 1999. 8 May 2007. http://www.lyndenwa.org/vision.htm
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