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March 20, 2023 — Bellingham real estate market at a glance:

  • 99 houses, 38 condos and 102 parcels are for sale in Bellingham today.
  • $700,000 is the median asking price for a single family home for sale.
  • 2,110 SQFT is the median size of a single family home for sale.
  • $332/SQFT is the median asking price per square foot for a single family home for sale.
  • 44 new homes in Bellingham are for sale today.
  • There are 1.53 months of residential housing supply. This indicates a severe seller's market with upward pressure on pricing.
    Calculation: 137 houses and condos for sale divided by 89.5 sales per month which is the trailing six month average.

Homes for Sale in Bellingham, WA

All (99)
For Sale 3 Days Online
$589,000 3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,495 SQFT
NWMLS #2046075. Jay Chen, Muljat Group
For Sale 3 Days Online
$339,900 3 Beds 2.25 Baths 1,725 SQFT
NWMLS #2043360. Carmen Andrew, RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
OPEN Tue 5pm-7pm
For Sale 4 Days Online
$1,125,000 3 Beds 2 Baths 2,458 SQFT
NWMLS #2043131. Machelle A. Osborne, Semanko Realty Group LLC
For Sale 3 Days Online
$360,000 2 Beds 1.75 Baths 1,120 SQFT
NWMLS #2046465. Stacy Graves, eXp Realty
Fir Ridge Ii
For Sale 5 Days Online
$300,000 2 Beds 1.5 Baths 860 SQFT
NWMLS #2044862. Jon Rockwood, Rockwood Realty
Southwinds
For Sale 7 Days Online
$379,000 3 Beds 1.5 Baths 988 SQFT
NWMLS #2043359. Terry Conway, Bay Properties - Semiahmoo
OPEN Mon 12pm-3pm & Tue 12pm-3pm
Northview Homes
AJW Construction
For Sale 5 Days Online
$674,900 4 Beds 2.25 Baths 1,890 SQFT
NWMLS #2042942. Rob Weston, Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Sunset Village
Everkept Construction
For Sale 10 Days Online
$495,000 3 Beds 1.75 Baths 1,631 SQFT
NWMLS #2038975. Lynzi Cowden, Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Sunset Village
Everkept Construction
For Sale 10 Days Online
$480,000 3 Beds 1.75 Baths 1,452 SQFT
NWMLS #2038974. Lynzi Cowden, Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Today's Market at a Glance
March 20, 2023
Active
99 Houses 38 Condos 102 Parcels
For Sale Stats
$700,000
2,110 sqft
$332/sqft
Median values from the 99 single family homes for sale in Bellingham WA.
Closing Stats
$645,000
1,891 sqft
$341/sqft
Median values for the 442 single family Bellingham homes closed in the last 6 months.
Plus
44
New Homes
32% of the residential market
1.53
Months of Supply
This indicates a severe seller's market with upward pressure on pricing.
  • Homes closed February 2023: 73 16% from February 2022 (87).
  • $645,000 was the median sale price of single family houses closed in the last 6 months.
  • 1,891 SQFT was the median size of single family houses closed in the last 6 months.
  • $341/SQFT was the median price per square foot for single family homes closed in the last 6 months.
    Closed house price and size is computed by median 442 single family Bellingham homes closed in the last six months.
  • 78 residential closings have occurred in the last thirty days.
    Houses (64) · Condos (14)

Guide to Homes For Sale in Bellingham, WA

Bellingham, Washington is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Those who love the Seattle, but long for the days when it was a bit smaller are gravitating towards this vibrant city. 

Families enjoy Bellingham for its slow-paced lifestyle, safe streets and its variety of family-friendly activities. 

Singles and couples enjoy Bellingham for its exciting downtown scene, more affordable cost of living and rich, outdoor opportunities.

Professionals and students may move to Bellingham to work at local tech companies or attend Western Washington University.

Location

Bellingham is a popular city located in Whatcom County on the state's western coast, just 20 miles south of the U.S.–Canadian border. 

About the Homes For Sale in Bellingham, WA

Bellingham homes range from cottages to ramblers to craftsman-style homes, most of which sit on large properties. Yards and decks are spacious and great for families or those who enjoy entertaining.

Single Family Homes in Bellingham, WA

  • 99 homes are currently listed for sale in Bellingham WA.
  • 1202 single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
  • Prices - $645,000 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
  • Sizes - 1,891 SQFT was the median home size.

Please see our Bellingham listings page for updates on a daily basis.

Condos and Condo Buildings

There is something for everyone when it comes to condos in Bellingham. Many condo buildings sit on or near the cities two waterfronts—Bellingham Bay and Lake Whatcom. For the commuter many other condos flank I-5 and are conveniently located near Bellingham airport. 

Condos

  • 38 condos are currently listed for sale in Bellingham WA.
  • In the last year, there were 286 condos sold and closed.

Please see Bellingham condos for more information on condos and complexes in Bellingham.

New Home Construction in Bellingham

Many of Bellingham's new homes are located in home communities like Sudden Valley, Village at King Mountain and Woodbury

New Construction Single Family Homes

  • 31 new homes are currently listed for sale in Bellingham WA.
  • 101 new single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
  • Prices - $616,300 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
  • Sizes - 1,831 SQFT was the median home size.

New Construction Condos

  • 13 new condos are currently listed for sale in Bellingham WA.
  • In the last year, there were 1 new condos sold and closed.

Please see our Bellingham new homes page for updates on a daily basis.

Schools in Bellingham, WA

Bellingham is served by the Bellingham school district. Public school elementary school options include:

  • Birchwood Elementary
  • Carl Cozier Elementary
  • Columbia Elementary
  • Happy Valley Elementary

The district is served by the following middle schools:

  • Fairhaven Middle School
  • Kulshan Middle School
  • Shuksan Middle School
  • Whatcom Middle School

The district's high schools are:

  • Bellingham High School
  • Options High School
  • Sehome High School
  • Squalicum High School

The district also has a handful of private schools, which include:

  • Bellingham Christian School (Pre-K–8)
  • The Franklin Academy (Pre-K–8)
  • Explorations Academy (6–12)

Activities, Parks & Recreation

Among the many exciting activities to enjoy in Bellingham is a cruise down Chuckanut Drive. Chuckanut Drive is a 24-mile scenic route that takes drivers and passengers along the Chuckanut Mountains. 

Another fun way to spend the day is exploring the Historic Fairhaven neighborhood. Beautiful brick buildings and other centuries-old relics remain standing since the area's settlement in the mid-1800s. The neighborhood is home to many unique shops and popular restaurants. 

But no visit to Bellingham is complete without a visit to Whatcom Falls Park, a 241-acre park, with four sets of waterfalls overflowing from Whatcom Creek.

Shopping & Restaurants

Popular restaurants in Bellingham include:

  • D'Anna's Cafe Italiano
  • Aslan Brewing Company
  • Anthony's Hearthfire Grill
  • Carnal

In addition to exciting, dining opportunities, Bellingham has many popular stores. These include:

  • Target
  • Macy's 
  • Trader Joe's
  • Walmart
  • Whole Foods

Getting Around Bellingham, WA

For individuals without vehicles of their own, there are also various ways to get around Bellingham. The Fairhaven Station in downtown Bellingham is a transportation hub where visitors can access local buses, Amtrak trains and even shuttle services to the Bellingham airport. 

For those looking to leave the city, Amtrak trains are a great option, with stations in major cities throughout the state.  

Finally, for commuters coming in and out of the city, I-5 runs north and south, creating easy access to Vancouver B.C., Everett, Seattle and Tacoma.

Common Commute Times (by car)

  • Everett - 1 hr 3 mins
  • Kirkland - 1 hr 24 mins
  • Downtown Seattle - 1 hr 40 mins
  • Bellevue - 1 hr 42 mins
  • Vancouver B.C. - 1 hr 26 mins

Bellingham, WA Real Estate Agent

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All MLS listed homes for sale in Bellingham, WA are on Wicklund Real Estate.

We sometimes know of off-market homes or new homes being built by home builders that aren't currently listed, to help find these unlisted homes for sale in Bellingham, we recommend you contact Marilyn Buck.

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