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Home to Cornwall Memorial Park and PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center
Set 2 miles north of downtown Bellingham and bordered by Interstate 5, the Cornwall Park neighborhood is anchored by its namesake, Cornwall Memorial Park, and the PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center, the only hospital in the city. "The proximity makes it a great location for doctors, nurses or other providers who have to be on call within a certain distance," says Jennifer Sandoval, local real estate agent with John L. Scott Inc. These two features dominate the neighborhood’s north side, surrounded by smaller medical facilities and practitioners; the south side is almost entirely residential, offering more diversity of home and lot sizes compared to other neighborhoods west of the freeway like Sunnyland. Meridian Street, which forms Cornwall Park’s west border, has mom-and-pop shops, neighborhood diners and other casual eateries. Bike lanes and wide sidewalks make it easy for locals to get to local shops and cultural institutions like the Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Parkview Elementary, adjacent to Cornwall Memorial Park, is a major draw for young families.
Renovated Craftsman and midcentury ranch-style homes
Most homes are set in the southern half of the neighborhood, including a mix of Craftsman bungalows built between 1900 and 1925 and midcentury Minimal Traditional ranch-style homes. The oldest and largest homes in the community feature Victorian-inspired elements like steeply gabled roofs and stone chimneys. Two- to three-bedroom properties tend to sell for between $500,000 and $700,000, while four-bedroom recently renovated properties can go for between $800,000 and $1.5 million depending on lot size and square footage. Lots in Cornwall Park tend to be a little larger than many other neighborhoods in Bellingham, decorated with native shrubbery and flower beds. Many of the neighborhood's aged streets have visibly patched potholes and cracks, with ample street parking since most early 20th-century homes don’t have garages.
These Cornwall Park Craftsman homes are the perfect blend of comfort and charm.
Find your slice of paradise in a renovated Cornwall Park Craftsman home.
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Family involvement at Parkview Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School, rated B-minus by Niche, is located at the neighborhood’s center. The school’s PTO likes to welcome new and returning students by having Bamboo the Panda, the school’s mascot, visit a student’s household in the form of a lawn sign. This popular tradition, known as getting “Bambooed,” is a group effort, with a list of addresses on the back of the sign dictating where it should be delivered next once it’s been received. Students may move up to the B-plus-rated Whatcom Middle before graduating from the A-rated Bellingham High. Bellingham High students can choose from more than 40 after-school activities, including a Birding Club inspired by the school’s Bayhawk mascot, which goes on birdwatching excursions to nearby greenspaces.
Parkview Elementary School shapes the minds of youth for a better tomorrow.
Whatcom Middle School provides excellent education and sports programs.
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Bordered by Interstate 5
Bike lanes and walking trails wind throughout the neighborhood, connecting residents to local businesses and parks. Interstate 5 forms Cornwall Park’s northeastern border, extending 89 miles south to Seattle and 22 miles north to the Canadian Border. City buses, run by the Whatcom Transportation Authority, take passengers to surrounding neighborhoods, including downtown Bellingham, about 2 miles away. Bellingham International Airport is about 5 miles away.
The neighborhood’s 70-acre namesake park
Cornwall Memorial Park, the neighborhood’s namesake, spans 70 acres of open fields, mature magnolia trees and the babbling Squalicum Creek. Over a mile of walking trails connect the park’s amenities, including playgrounds and a 9-hole disc golf course. “One of the coolest aspects of the park is the world-class frisbee golf course; it’s very well used,” Braimes says. “The pickleball courts are busy all the time, too.” Smaller parks on the neighborhood’s south side include the Cornwall Rose Garden, established in 1916 with more than six different types of roses, and Broadway Park, which offers grass fields and a large playground. Bellingham Golf & Country Club is located just west of Cornwall Park.
Pickleball is one of the many activities to enjoy at Cornwall Memorial Park in Cornwall Park.
Take the family to Broadway Park West in Cornwall Park for a day of adventure.
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Locally owned businesses on Meridian Street
Local mom-and-pop shops like Earl’s Bike Shop and casual eateries line Meridian Street on the neighborhood’s west border. Nearby residents can walk to Meridian to pick up groceries at Haggen or have lunch at Diamond Jim’s Grill, a local staple for over 25 years, serving diner-style breakfast and lunch until 2 p.m. On the neighborhood's north side, the locally owned Slo Pitch Sports Grill & Casino serves standard American fare with happy hour specials and poker tournaments.
Meet up with friends and family for some tacos at Black Sheep near Cornwall Park.
Enjoy specialty craft cocktails at The Foxhole near Cornwall Park.
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Community events at Inner Child Studio
Inner Child Studio, a nonprofit community center on Cornwall Park’s north side, organizes a rotating slate of events and programming for all age groups. Adults-only events include the blacklight-themed New Year’s Eve Glow Party, while families can enjoy sprinkler-filled Summer Splash Days or Bingo & Pizza nights.
Planned expansion of the PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center
The PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center is the only hospital in Bellingham, set in the middle of Cornwall Park and surrounded by smaller health practitioners. A shortage of medical facilities and specialists in Bellingham can often result in long wait times. In Fall 2023, the city approved a proposed expansion plan for Saint Joseph’s, adding a 70-unit emergency room and 140 new beds by 2030. The expansion will also include the training of 215 new medical personnel, which may help improve availability. Passing ambulances and Helicopters conducting medical evacuations can cause some noise pollution for those living in the immediate vicinity.
Cornwall Park is home to the only Bellingham Hospital, PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center.
The charming and friendly community of Cornwall Park welcomes your arrival.
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Parks in this Area
Cornwall Park
Elizabeth Park
Zuanich Point Park
Broadway Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cornwall Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cornwall Park, Bellingham sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cornwall Park, Bellingham over the last 12 months is $667,789, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This updated 1936 home just steps from Cornwall Park is a must see. The home features a new kitchen and bathrooms as well as new LVP flooring throughout. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open floor plan it lives much bigger than its square footage suggests. Plus, the double sized lot (.34 acres) allows for tons of outdoor living space and/or additional dwellings. New heat pumps keep this
Proudly overlooking Bellingham's beloved Broadway Park West, you will fall in love with the gorgeous park views from this historic craftsman built in 1915. Tasteful updates to the kitchen, baths & systems bring modern function to this classic home while coffered ceilings, fir hardwoods & glass in-lay built-ins honor the timeless architectural design. The floorplan & features throughout this home
Highly visible corner lot in the Fountain District Urban Village. 15,000 sq ', cleared and level building site with services on the property. In an area of growth and new construction. All environmental reports have been completed. This is a one of kind property!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,445
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,000
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,405
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.6%
% Population in Labor Force
62.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
90/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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