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Shopping district 3 miles north of downtown Bellingham
Bellingham locals from all over town come to Meridian to shop at Bellis Fair Mall and all the surrounding department stores, chains and restaurants on the neighborhood’s namesake street. About 3 miles north of downtown Bellingham, which features more locally owned establishments, Meridian has the highest concentration of national retailers surrounded by sprawling parking lots. The high level of foot traffic and proximity to Interstate 5 has also attracted business parks, small industrial operations and institutions like Singh Sabha Gurdwara, a Sikh place of worship. Housing in Meridian mainly consists of apartments, though single-family homes can be found around the neighborhood’s southern and eastern edges. “You go out to Meridian to go to Home Depot or the mall, things like that,” says Julian Friedman, owner and real estate agent with Julian & Company of the Muljat Group. “It’s not as walkable as other Bellingham neighborhoods.”
Meridian shoppers head to the Bellis Fair Mall for Target and much more.
Singh Sabha Gurdwara Bellingham is located in Meridian.
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Packed with national chains, anchored by Bellis Fair Mall
Large department stores and shopping plazas lining Meridian Drive. Bellis Fair Mall is an indoor shopping center located at the corner of Meridian Street and Interstate 5, featuring national chains like Target, H&M and Ulta. Locals also park and shop at nearby off-price retailers like TJ Maxx and Ross. Smaller shopping plazas often house local restaurants like The Birch Door Café, a popular brunch spot with cozy cottage-style decor and well-worn wooden furniture. Mi Mexico is known for its colorful interior and friendly atmosphere, serving classic Mexican dishes like carne asada and enchiladas. Nearby grocery stores include WinCo Foods and the Community Food Co-op, which focuses on locally sourced produce.
Meridian natural food lovers head to the Community Food Coop.
Burlington is one of many shopping options available in Meridian.
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A mix of apartments, ranch-style homes and bungalows
Though most residences in Meridian are apartments, single-family homes are found along the neighborhood’s southern and eastern borders, separated from major roadways by shopping centers. Homes range in age and style, including ranch-style and split-level properties from the 1960s and ‘70s and New Traditional-style bungalows from the 2000s with steeply gabled roofs and prominent two-car garages. Homes typically have between two and four bedrooms, with prices ranging from $400,000 to $750,000. A few mid-rise condo complexes, usually within walking distance of shopping centers, offer two- and three-bedroom units for between $300,000 and $450,000. Bakerview Estates, a mobile home park on the Meridian's west side, has manufactured homes with two to four bedrooms that usually sell for $80,000 to $120,000.
New apartments are ready for you in Meridian.
New traditional-style homes are common all over Meridian.
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Visiting circus performances in the summer
Bellis Fair Mall occasionally hosts community events like Father’s Day Celebrations and Easter Egg Hunts. In the summer, the circus comes to town and sets up a dazzling show in the mall parking lot. In 2023 and 2024, this spot was taken by Paranormal Cirque, an adult-oriented horror performance combining classic circus acts with the spirit of a haunted house.
The view over Bellis Fair Mall in Meridian shows how close Bellingham Bay is to locals.
Meridian is located on the North end of Bellingham.
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Indoor recreation centers and nearby disc golf course
Bellis Fairways, next to Bellis Fairways Mall, has an 18-hole disc golf course that opened in 2023. Indoor recreation centers are scattered among retailers, including Park Bowl bowling alley and Summit Adventure Park, which has climbing structures, slides and a trampoline park. Life Force Ninja is an amusement center and gym popular with kids and adults, featuring a large custom-built obstacle course that is reconfigured regularly. Cordata Park, located just west of Meridian, was recently renovated with new pickleball and basketball courts.
Meridian offers Bellis Fairways, an 18-hole disc golf course next to the mall.
Cordata Park is a great place to challenge a friend at pickleball.
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Set at the corner of Meridian Street and Interstate 5
Meridian Street is the area’s main roadway, running north-south through the neighborhood’s center. Interstate 5 borders Meridian on the south, extending 91 miles south to Seattle and 34 miles north to the Canadian border. “Bellingham doesn’t have terrible traffic, but Meridian is one of the more congested areas,” Friedman says. “I would typically avoid it during rush hour.” Several Whatcom Transportation Authority bus routes stop in Meridian, providing an alternative to driving along with a few bike lanes on West Bakerview Road. PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center is about 2 miles south, and Bellingham International Airport is about 3 miles west.
Cordata Center is the public transit central hub in Meridian.
Bellingham International Airport offer direct flights into Meridian.
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Nearby Bellingham District schools
Local students may attend Cordata Elementary School, rated C by Niche, before moving to the C-plus-rated Shuksan Middle. The B-plus-rated Squalicum High offers classes in child psychology, technical literacy and Mandarin Chinese. Dubbed the Squalicum Storm, the boys’ cross-country team won the district and state championships in 2021.
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On average, homes in Meridian, Bellingham sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Meridian, Bellingham over the last 12 months is $365,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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