BELLINGHAM REAL ESTATE

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Bellingham, Washington

The city of Bellingham may be one of the best-kept secrets in the nation. Perhaps that's why the local motto - "Let Us Surprise You" - is so appropriate. The city is home to more than 61,000 residents who enjoy affordable housing, a great quality of life, safe, friendly neighborhoods, state-of-the-art health care facilities, award-winning schools and nearly unlimited recreational opportunities. Located on the shores of the Puget Sound, Bellingham is just 90 miles north of Seattle and less than an hour's drive south of Vancouver, BC. With majestic Mount Baker serving as its backdrop, the waters of Bellingham Bay serve as a foundation for fishing, cold storage, boat building, shipping, paper processing and marina operations. Squalicum Harbor is the second largest in Puget Sound and houses more than 1,900 pleasure and commercial boats. The historic Fairhaven Historical District offers a mixture of restaurants, art galleries and specialty shops. The downtown cultural district includes the respected Whatcom Museum of History and Art. When it comes to real estate, Bellingham has it all. Waterfront, upland, and valley properties featuring spectacular views are all available. Condominiums and own houses range in price from $60,000 to nearly $500,000 for newer beachfront models. Pricing for single-family homes starts at $70,000
and reaches up to $1.9 million and more for large, secluded waterfront estates. Land is also available for custom homes.
Bellingham is the county seat for Whatcom County and boasts a strong local economy, thanks to its location near the Canadian
border, its world-class port, steady population growth and highly educated workforce. Bellingham was recently chosen by
Fortune Magazine as "best city to balance work and family life."

The Bellingham School District serves the educational needs of about 13,000 students and provides quality-learning
experiences for all ages. As recipients of numerous national, state and regional awards, Bellingham schools have been
recognized for excellence across the nation. In addition to having a top nationally-rated public school district, Bellingham
is home to the outstanding Western Washington University plus Whatcom Community College and Bellingham Technical College.