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Highlights

  • Located within the historic Herald Building in Downtown Bellingham.
  • Second-generation restaurant opportunity.
  • Surrounded by established retailers, restaurants, and offices.
  • Adjacent to the Bellingham Farmers Market.
  • Existing restaurant equipment available for purchase.
  • Convenient access to downtown amenities and regional transportation.

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  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • 1st Floor, Ste 1145 N State Street
  • 4,463 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $18.00 /SF/YR $1.50 /SF/MO $80,334 /YR $6,695 /MO
  • Retail
  • Full Build-Out
  • 90 Days

Located in the core of Downtown Bellingham, the Nationally Registered Historic Herald Building is centrally located and home to many of Downtown Bellingham's iconic merchants, restaurants, professionals, private practices, and start-up businesses. Rare opportunity to lease a second-generation restaurant space in the heart of Downtown Bellingham. This high-visibility location on popular N State Street offers excellent exposure and is situated next door to the Bellingham Farmers Market and many well-established retail and restaurant destinations. The space also features a dedicated outdoor deck, providing a valuable opportunity for patio seating and expanded customer capacity. The space features an existing commercial kitchen hood system, HVAC, dish pit, booths, and established plumbing and utility infrastructure, allowing a new operator to significantly reduce buildout time and costs. The current tenant's restaurant equipment is available for purchase separately, creating the opportunity for a near turnkey transition for the right operator. Available equipment includes walk-in coolers, reach-in refrigeration, cooking equipment, prep stations, an ice machine, dishwashing equipment, and more. This is a NNN lease. NNN charges are in addition to the advertised base rent and are currently estimated at approximately $1,485 per month. Tenant is also responsible for separately metered utilities, including but not limited to electricity, water, sewer, garbage, and phone/internet. Minimum lease term starting at 3 years. Ask us about other term options available for this space. If you would like to schedule a showing or discuss other suitable units available, please call 360-734-6600 ext. 3 or email brenna@daylightproperties.com.

  • Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
  • Fully Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
1st Floor, Ste 1145 N State Street 4,463 SF Negotiable $18.00 /SF/YR $1.50 /SF/MO $80,334 /YR $6,695 /MO Retail Full Build-Out 90 Days

1st Floor, Ste 1145 N State Street

Size
4,463 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$18.00 /SF/YR $1.50 /SF/MO $80,334 /YR $6,695 /MO
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Full Build-Out
Available
90 Days

1st Floor, Ste 1145 N State Street

Size 4,463 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate $18.00 /SF/YR
Space Use Retail
Build-Out Full Build-Out
Available 90 Days

Located in the core of Downtown Bellingham, the Nationally Registered Historic Herald Building is centrally located and home to many of Downtown Bellingham's iconic merchants, restaurants, professionals, private practices, and start-up businesses. Rare opportunity to lease a second-generation restaurant space in the heart of Downtown Bellingham. This high-visibility location on popular N State Street offers excellent exposure and is situated next door to the Bellingham Farmers Market and many well-established retail and restaurant destinations. The space also features a dedicated outdoor deck, providing a valuable opportunity for patio seating and expanded customer capacity. The space features an existing commercial kitchen hood system, HVAC, dish pit, booths, and established plumbing and utility infrastructure, allowing a new operator to significantly reduce buildout time and costs. The current tenant's restaurant equipment is available for purchase separately, creating the opportunity for a near turnkey transition for the right operator. Available equipment includes walk-in coolers, reach-in refrigeration, cooking equipment, prep stations, an ice machine, dishwashing equipment, and more. This is a NNN lease. NNN charges are in addition to the advertised base rent and are currently estimated at approximately $1,485 per month. Tenant is also responsible for separately metered utilities, including but not limited to electricity, water, sewer, garbage, and phone/internet. Minimum lease term starting at 3 years. Ask us about other term options available for this space. If you would like to schedule a showing or discuss other suitable units available, please call 360-734-6600 ext. 3 or email brenna@daylightproperties.com.

  • Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
  • Fully Built-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space

Select Tenants

  • Floor
  • Tenant Name
  • Industry
  • 1st
  • Argyle Salon
  • Services
  • 4th
  • Associates In Mental Health
  • Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 4th
  • Caldera Archaeology
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 5th
  • Circle Of Life Caregiver Cooperative
  • Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 6th
  • Daylight Properties
  • Real Estate
  • 4th
  • Northwest Straits Foundation
  • Retailer
  • 1st
  • Pendino
  • Retailer
  • 1st
  • Sabbath Tattoo
  • Services

Property Facts

Building Type
Office
Year Built
1926
Building Height
7 Stories
Building Size
96,710 SF
Building Class
C
Typical Floor Size
13,816 SF
Parking
100 Surface Parking Spaces

Property Overview

Located within the historic Bellingham Herald Building, 1155 N State Street offers a rare opportunity to occupy a highly visible commercial space in the heart of Downtown Bellingham. Positioned along North State Street adjacent to the Bellingham Farmers Market, the property benefits from strong pedestrian activity, nearby retailers, restaurants, offices, and community gathering spaces that contribute to year-round customer traffic. Downtown Bellingham serves as the city's primary commercial, cultural, and professional center, attracting residents, students, visitors, and businesses from throughout Whatcom County. The property's location provides convenient access to Western Washington University, the waterfront district, Interstate 5, and regional transportation routes. This central setting supports a variety of retail, restaurant, hospitality, and service-oriented business concepts. The available space is a second-generation restaurant location with existing infrastructure that may support a streamlined occupancy process for food and beverage operators. The building combines historic character with modern commercial functionality and is home to a diverse mix of professional, retail, dining, and entrepreneurial tenants. Its established downtown presence and proximity to key demand generators create a compelling opportunity for businesses seeking visibility and customer accessibility.

  • Restaurant
  • Signage
  • Skylights
  • Storage Space
  • Sky Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Awning
Very walkable
80/100
Moderately drivable
70/100
Some public transit
50/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100

Nearby Major Retailers

Starbucks
Bank of America
U.S. Bank
KeyBank
Columbia Bank
Pita Pit
Jazzercise
Chase
WaFd Bank
Heritage Bank
  • Listing ID: 41754358

  • Date on Market: 8/14/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1155 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225

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Herald Building | 1155 N State St

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