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Relatively new neighborhood in Bellingham, built into the wooded hillside
Though only 4 miles from downtown Bellingham, King Mountain is one of the city's newest and most secluded neighborhoods, designated in 2009 and mainly consisting of undeveloped forested land. Despite its name, King Mountain is more of a large hill set on the city's outskirts, offering views of Bellingham Bay in the distance. Bellingham's housing shortage, driven by an overall lack of space for new development, means that the few areas with open space, like King Mountain, are being developed for density with uniform small lots. “Any given street in King Mountain has similar housing density as the rest of Bellingham, but there’s just not as many finished streets yet,” says Julian Friedman, owner and real estate agent with Julian & Company of the Muljat Group.
What housing does exist here is enveloped by mature cedar and redwood forests, while city-owned open spaces like Van Wyck Park and Queen Mountain Open Space preserve the natural landscape. A new community garden opened in the neighborhood in April 2024, and a new elementary school may be built within the next several years. In the meantime, the views here have attracted several churches and spiritual institutions, including Spring Creek Bible Church and Bellingham Covenant Church. For shopping, King Mountain residents will have to travel just west to Meridian, which is home to a dense collection of national chain retailers; just east is the industrial employment center of Irongate.
Recently built homes with contemporary architecture
Homes across King Mountain are set close together on tiny lots along short streets; plenty of undeveloped land surrounds residential enclaves on the north and southeast. “It’s a good neighborhood for walking,” Friedman says. “There’s no major thoroughfares; it’s just a nice, pleasant area.” King Mountain is one of the few Bellingham neighborhoods to offer new construction, which is found mainly on the neighborhood's north side. Craftsman-style homes from the 2010s feature partial stone exteriors and gable trim, and recently built Modernist homes have geometric slanted roofs and tall windows; these 21st-century properties tend to sell for $700,000 to $1 million. In King Mountain’s southeast corner, most homes are 1970s minimal traditional split-levels or early 2000s bungalows, and both styles range from $500,000 and $750,000. While some yards feature grassy lawns, many residents opt for a garden of native shrubbery and low-water plantings.
Wake up to the sound of nature's symphony in King Mountain.
A perfect balance of luxury and nature with this King Mountain residence.
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After-school activities for local Bellingham students
Local students can attend Cordata Elementary School, rated C by Niche, before moving to the C-plus-rated Shuksan Middle, whose grant-funded BEATS program (short for Be at Shuksan) allows students to stay before or after school to get help with homework or join in activities that vary by day. The B-plus-rated Squalicum High offers more than 30 after-school activities, including an Aerospace Club, where students learn about physics and compete in the American Rocketry Challenge. Bellingham officials have plans to build a new elementary school to serve the growing King Mountain community; as of summer 2024, the tentatively named "Elementary 15" project is still in its early stages.
Cordata Elementary School shapes the minds of youth for a better tomorrow.
Squalicum High School prepares students for graduation and beyond.
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Secluded from the interstate and other major roadways
Interstate 5 abuts the southwest corner of King Mountain; most local homes are at least a mile removed from this busy freeway, and more than 2 miles removed from the nearest interchange. Downtown Bellingham is about 4 miles away, Seattle is 92 miles south, and the Canadian Border is 37 miles north. Whatcom Transportation Authority buses stop in the neighborhood’s south side, connecting to surrounding communities like Meridian and Irongate. PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center is less than 3 miles away, and Bellingham International Airport is less than 5 miles away.
Nearby shopping along Meridian Street
King Mountain is set just east of major north-south thoroughfare Meridian Street, which is lined with grocery stores like WinCo Foods, big-box stores like Walmart, and other national retailers. Casual eateries in Meridian include Asian 1, a fusion restaurant that serves sushi, Thai and Chinese cuisine. East of King Mountain in industrial Irongate, coffee stands include Little Dog Coffee Company, and El Tapatio NW Taco Truck serves authentic Mexican cuisine to go.
Treat yourself to a day of shopping and Bellis Fair in King Mountain.
Stay up-to-date with the latest fashion trends at Zumiez in King Mountain.
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Forested walking trails and a newly opened community garden
Large swaths of undeveloped greenspace surround King Mountain, including Queen Mountain Open Space, set just north with narrow dirt trails that wind through mature coastal Douglas fir trees. Van Wyck Park, on the neighborhood's north side, is also an undeveloped open space, though the city could choose to develop it into a more traditional park in the future. The neighborhood's King Mountain Community Garden opened in April 2024, with a shared tool shed, a compost pile and an on-site well to help with water retention. North Bellingham Golf Course, a public 18-hole facility, is about 4 miles away.
Go for a scenic hike at Queen Mountain Park in King Mountain
King Mountain Community Garden is full of vibrant sunflowers.
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Motorcycle races at the Hannegan Speedway
Hannegan Speedway, located just east in Irongate, is home to the Mount Baker Motorcycle Club. While the membership-only facility has set practice hours, members who put in more than 100 hours of service to the speedway can earn a gate key and practice at their leisure. From April until August, the speedway hosts Thursday Night Motorcross races. The facility is open to the public for events like Poker Runs, where racers collect random playing cards from checkpoints on the track, and the best poker hand wins at the end of the race.
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Parks in this Area
Cornwall Park
Elizabeth Park
Queen Mountain Park
King Mountain Community Garden
Transit
Airport
Bellingham International
9 min drive
Bus
Bakerview Rd & Kramer Ln
Bus
Bakerview Rd & James St
Bus
James St & Mcleod Rd
Bus
Telegraph Rd & James St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
King Mountain
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in King Mountain, Bellingham sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in King Mountain, Bellingham over the last 12 months is $735,747, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Modern apartment units located in a neighborhood surrounded by forest and wetland, built in 2017! Conveniently located just a few minutes from many popular restaurants, shopping centers, and entertainment. This building features units with soundproof walls, washer/dryer, stainless steel appliances, private deck, and an open floor plan. There is a permitted parking lot for resident use only.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,679
Median Age
38
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,438
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,751
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
34%
Advanced Degrees
15.2%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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