Lynden, Washington is a small, fast growing town in Whatcom County about 20 minutes north of Bellingham and five miles from the Canadian border, known for its Dutch heritage, berry and dairy farms and the Northwest Washington Fair. As of October 8, 2026, 119 homes and properties were for sale in Lynden on the Northwest MLS, with a median asking price of $699,000 for a single-family house, and houses that sold from April through September 2026 closed at a median of $632,000 after a median of 17 days on market. See every Lynden home for sale below, updated from the MLS.
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Lynden Housing Market – October 2026
Here is a snapshot of homes for sale in Lynden as of October 8, 2026, from listings on the Northwest MLS.
- Homes for sale: 119 total, including 77 single-family houses, 27 condos and townhomes, 11 lots and land listings and 4 multi-unit properties
- Median asking price, houses: $699,000
- Typical house: about 2,090 square feet, at a median of about $340 per square foot
- Houses under $600,000: 18
- Houses at $1 million and up: 10, many on acreage
- Condos and townhomes: median asking price of $514,900, from about $165,000 to $925,000, including 55+ communities
- Lots and land: from $250,000 to about $2.4 million
Recent Lynden Home Sales
From mid-April through September 2026, 148 homes and condos sold in Lynden on the Northwest MLS.
- Houses: 117 sold at a median price of $632,000, about $330 per square foot
- Time to sell: houses went under contract in a median of 17 days
- Sale price: half of the houses sold at or above their asking price, and the median sale was 100% of list price
- Condos and townhomes: 31 sold at a median price of $425,000
- Price range: houses sold from $235,000 to just over $2 million, with 12 sales at $1 million and up
Lynden continues to see steady new construction, from townhomes to single-family neighborhoods on the edges of town. For condos and townhomes, see Lynden condos for sale, and to see how we market and sell homes, visit our featured home sales.
Where to Live in Lynden
Downtown and Front Street. Lynden’s downtown is built around Front Street, with its Dutch-style storefronts, windmill, cafes and bakeries. Older homes and condos within walking distance of downtown suit buyers who want small town convenience.
Newer neighborhoods. Subdivisions on the north, east and south edges of town offer newer single-family homes and townhomes with modern floor plans, close to schools and parks.
Farms and country homes. Just outside town, roads like the Guide Meridian, Badger Road and the Hannegan Road area lead to farmland, acreage and homes with mountain views. Read our guide to Lynden neighborhoods for more detail.
Farms, Acreage and Horse Property Near Lynden
The Lynden area is surrounded by some of the most productive farmland in Washington. Buyers come here for berry farms, dairy farms, horse property, hobby farms and homes on acreage. Many of these properties are listed as houses or land rather than in the MLS farm category, so we search every way they are listed, and we know what to look for with wells, septic, outbuildings, fencing and water rights.
Living in Lynden
Lynden is known for its clean, friendly downtown, strong schools and farm country views of Mount Baker. Each August the Northwest Washington Fair draws visitors from across the region, and holiday traditions like the lighted Christmas parade on Front Street bring the community together. Bellingham’s shopping, jobs and Western Washington University are about 20 minutes away. Thinking about the move? Read our guide to living in Lynden.
Lynden Real Estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Lynden, WA?
As of October 8, 2026, the median asking price for a single-family house for sale in Lynden was $699,000, based on 77 houses listed on the Northwest MLS. Condos had a median asking price of $514,900.
How many homes are for sale in Lynden?
As of October 8, 2026, there were 119 homes and properties for sale in Lynden on the Northwest MLS: 77 houses, 27 condos and townhomes, 11 lots and land listings and 4 multi-unit properties.
Is Lynden, WA a good place to live?
Many people think so. Lynden offers a small town feel with a walkable Dutch-themed downtown, strong schools, farmland and mountain views, the Northwest Washington Fair each August and an easy 20 minute drive to Bellingham. It sits about five miles from the Canadian border.
Are there farms, acreage and horse properties for sale near Lynden?
Yes. The land around Lynden is some of the best farmland in Washington, with berry farms, dairy farms, horse property and homes on acreage. Many of these sell outside the MLS farm category, so we search every way they are listed for our buyers.
Who are the best real estate agents in Lynden, WA?
Josh and Jolene Baijot are Lynden real estate agents with more than 25 years of experience helping buyers and sellers with homes, farms, acreage and investment property in Lynden and across Whatcom County. Call us at (360) 223-4501.
How fast are homes selling in Lynden?
From mid-April through September 2026, Lynden houses went under contract in a median of 17 days, and half sold at or above their asking price. The median sale price for houses was $632,000.
Lynden Real Estate Agents
As Lynden real estate agents born and raised in Whatcom County, we help buyers find the right home, farm or acreage and help sellers price and market their homes for the best result. We bring:
- Local knowledge of Lynden neighborhoods and farm country
- Pricing guidance based on current MLS data
- Tour planning so you can see the best homes in one trip
- Strong negotiation for buyers and sellers
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Hi! We’re Josh and Jolene Baijot, the creators of this website. We’re Bellingham real estate agents who help buyers and sellers across Whatcom and Skagit County. Call us at (360) 223-4501 or contact us through this website.