Birchwood neighborhood Bellingham, WA

Birchwood has been known for a long time as a neighborhood for family houses. Indeed, the neighborhood had houses that are built on extensively large lands. There are many well kept older homes built that have been remodeled. Lot sizes range from 0.15 acres up to 1 acre. The cluster of old homes gives the neighborhood a very warm and laid back ambiance and looks inviting to anyone. However, recently, the area has also seen an extensive growth in the number of new apartment complexes, mainly along the Northwest Avenue. Birchwood neighborhood is a mixture of renters and primary residents.

Birchwood neighborhood amenities

Birchwood is not lacking in any of the public amenities. It has a large area for commerce, right at the intersection of Birchwood Avenue, Northwest, and W. Maplewood. This makes it very convenient for the residents to acquire all the necessary supplies without having to travel too far. Another most significant feature of the neighborhood is the Bellingham Golf and Country Golf. Birchwood has enough entertainment to suit residents of all different tastes.

Real estate market update

Recently, many of the houses in Birchwood were sold at listing prices of around $435,000 or at a price of $282 per square foot. These properties usually stay in the market for no longer than 33 days before being sold. The houses that have a higher chance of selling are tagged as hothouses and stay on the market for as little as 18 days. Currently, the prices per square foot have increased quite considerably in Birchwood. Customers can look for townhouses, family houses as well as condos.

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