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Entirely residential neighborhood built on a small hill next to Lake Whatcom
Built on its namesake hill about 3 miles from downtown Bellingham, Alabama Hill reaches its highest elevation on the east side, with views of Lake Whatcom to the east and the rest of the city to the west. The neighborhood is entirely residential, mainly consisting of late 20th-century homes and greenspaces like St. Clair Park. Locals are also within walking or biking distance to Lake Whatcom, a popular boating and kayaking spot, and Whatcom Falls Park, home to scenic waterfalls and natural landscapes. These landmarks and others, like Whatcom Middle School, are named after one of the first permanent settlements in the Bellingham Bay area. Residents travel outside the neighborhood for most daily necessities, though there are plenty of nearby breweries, food trucks and casual eateries to the west in the Roosevelt neighborhood.
Enjoy Lake Whatcom activities walking distance from your Alabama Hill home.
Enjoy the wilderness and cool pools for your dogs at Whatcom Falls Park.
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Mostly single-family homes from the ‘60s and ‘70s
Alabama Hill mainly comprises ranch-style and bi-level homes built between 1950 and 1980 along winding suburban streets. Hipped shingle-tile roofs and vinyl siding are commonly paired with flat grass lawns with native shrubbery, and quarter-acre lots are more common here than in most other Bellingham neighborhoods. Midcentury homes with three or four bedrooms tend to sell for $500,000 and $800,000. “Alabama Hill has a higher concentration of fun midcentury and 70s-style construction,” says Julian Friedman, owner and real estate agent with Julian & Company, of the Muljat Group. “Many people have updated their properties, and a lot are total time capsules. If you love homes of that time period, it’s a great place to buy and renovate.” New Traditional properties from the '90s with partial stone facades and steep roof gables can go for between $800,000 and $1.2 million. The Sunrise Village condo complex on the neighborhood’s east side offers two- to three-bedroom units for between $450,000 and $750,000. Homes farther out are at higher elevations, some offering distant views of Bellingham Bay. Cedar and pine trees line flat streets and sidewalks, along with other diverse foliage.
Traditional homes are common dwellings in Alabama Hill.
Alabama Hill is a neighborhood with a rural layout including open yards.
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Athletic programs at local Bellingham schools
Local kids may attend Roosevelt Elementary, which receives a B-minus rating from Niche. The school’s PTA organizes volunteer and social events, including weekly playdates in the summer at the school playground and an annual parade for graduating fifth graders. The A-minus-rated Kulshan Middle has after-school activities like debate and percussion clubs. Students at the A-rated Bellingham High can join seasonal sports teams, including cheer, cross country and football. Those interested can also enroll in sports medicine and medical terminology courses.
Your children are the highest priority at Roosevelt Elementary School.
Whatcom Middle School offers a garden and grassy area where people can relax.
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Exploring the rest of Bellingham by bus
Alabama Street is the main roadway in Alabama Hill, lined with wide sidewalks. The nearest interchange onto Interstate 5, Bellingham’s main highway, is about 2 miles west. Seattle is 91 miles south on I-5, while the Canadian border is about 25 miles north. Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) bus routes take passengers all over the city, including 3 miles into downtown Bellingham. PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center is about 3 miles west, and Bellingham International Airport is about 7 miles away.
Find plenty of public transportation in Alabama Hill.
Fly direct to Alabama Hill through the Bellingham International Airport.
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Taking the Railroad Trail to Lake Whatcom
The Railroad Trail passes through Alabama Hill, curving around the base of the hill along what used to be the Burlington Northern Railroad line. The wide, tree-lined gravel hiking path extends more than 3 miles from Memorial Park on the west to Bloedel Donovan Park on the east. St. Clair Park features a large playground set on the banks of Whatcom Creek, on the neighborhood’s south side. “If you want a place to throw around a football, St. Clair is great,” Friedman says. “Whatcom Falls Park is more of a robust, epic nature preserve.” Whatcom Falls Park is on the other side of the creek, home to one of four fish hatcheries in Whatcom County and scenic waterfalls over moss-covered boulders. The creek is fed by Lake Whatcom, just east of the neighborhood and within walking distance for locals interested in swimming, fishing and kayaking.
People enjoy walking Railroad Trail to pass through Alabama Hill.
Bloedel Donovan Park offers kayaking on Lake Whatcom.
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Restaurant options a few miles away in Roosevelt
Alabama Hill residents can head a mile or two west to find restaurants and breweries in Roosevelt. El Rinconcito is a family-owned favorite for authentic burritos and enchiladas since 1989. Kulshan Brewing Co., one of the fastest-growing breweries in the area, has a taproom in Roosevelt that serves craft selections like the blackberry fruited ale. Food trucks are also common in Roosevelt, including Burnt Side Down, which is known for its made-to-order grilled cheese sandwiches. The nearest Haggen grocery store is less than 2 miles away in Barkley Village.
Stemma Brewery and food truck beer garden is a great spot near Alabama Hill.
Haggen is the primary grocery store for Alabama Hill.
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Sporting events on Lake Whatcom
About a mile east, Lake Whatcom hosts many athletic events throughout the year, including the Lake Whatcom Triathlon in July. Held in May, the Lake Whatcom Classic is an annual regatta with long and short-course races. Spectators are welcome to cheer on their friends and families from the sidelines.
Bloedel Donovan Park offers kayaking on Lake Whatcom.
Children love to swim in the pool below the waterfall at Whatcom Falls Park.
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Alabama Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Alabama Hill, Bellingham sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Alabama Hill, Bellingham over the last 12 months is $766,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Modern luxury in a prime Bellingham location! Stunning custom-built home, short walk to Lake Whatcom, Whatcom Falls Park, trails, Barkley Village, and downtown. Soaring 15’ ceilings and expansive windows fill the open-concept living and dining areas with natural light, flowing seamlessly to a spacious deck—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The chef’s kitchen features quartz countertops,
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