Silver Beach
Boat launches, sand volleyball courts and rock gardens
Bloedel Donovan Park is the main public access point for Lake Whatcom with a small beach and boat launches for kayaks and canoes. “The lake can get pretty busy,” Ghio says. “On a summer day, there’s a lot going on.” The park also features basketball and sand volleyball courts near the water. On Silver Beach’s north side, Big Rock Garden Park encompasses a 2.5-acre garden with over 30 rock sculptures, surrounded by evergreen forests. In spring, the park flowers with lilies and azaleas; in the fall, maple trees blanket the landscape in brilliant reds and oranges. Greenspaces in Silver Beach are connected by walking paths and trails, some of which extend into other neighborhoods like Whatcom Falls.Late 20th-century homes and lakefront properties
Homes throughout Silver Beach were mainly built between 1970 and 2000, including Modern Craftsman-style properties and ‘90s contemporary homes with asymmetrical geometric exteriors and low-slope roofs. Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s are also peppered throughout the community, featuring covered front porches. Bungalows with two or three bedrooms often sell for between $500,000 and $700,000, while larger four-bedroom properties from the late 20th century sell for $600,000 to $1 million. Lakefront properties offer private docks for boating and fishing, going for $1 million to $1.5 million. Between the landscape and proximity to the lake, Silver Beach is a highly sought-after area. “Silver Beach gets really good light,” says Julian Friedman, owner and real estate agent with Julian & Company, of the Muljat Group. “It’s a little less wooded, and there’s more south and southwestern exposure, so homes get great light all day long.”Annual Lake Whatcom Triathlon held at Bloedel Donovan Park
Held every summer, the Lake Whatcom Triathlon starts at Bloedel Donovan Park. Five different course options, including an Olympic course, vary in length and difficulty for competitors of different skill levels. While there aren’t any road closures during the event, part of the course extends on Northshore Drive; the Bellingham Police Department manages traffic during the race. Spectators can watch from the finish line or stay for a small award ceremony for some of the top performers.Locally owned cafes and bike shops near the lakeside
Silver Beach is almost entirely residential, with just a few mom-and-pop shops dotted around the community like Stash Cycles, a locally owned bike shop. LakeLine, a small café near the lake, is a popular watering hole for locals serving sandwiches, salads and specialty cocktails. On the neighborhood’s east side, Lafeens Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream is a staple for sweet treats and espresso drinks. Nearby houses of worship include Redeemer Church, a non-denominational Christian organization. Locals can make a quick trip to Silver Beach Grocery, a small corner store, or visit larger grocery chains like Whole Foods and Fred Meyer, which are about 3 miles away.Kid’s events and activities held by the Silver Beach Elementary PTO
Silver Beach Elementary School, rated B-plus by Niche, is located in the neighborhood’s center, within walking distance for many local families. PTO-organized afterschool activities include voice lessons, a chess club, and Kids Night Out events, where students enjoy games, pizza and a movie. After attending Silver Beach Elementary, students may move on to the B-rated Kulshan Middle before graduating from the B-plus-rated Squalicum High.Connecting to Bellingham using walking paths and buses
Walking trails wind throughout Silver Beach, making it easy for locals to get to the lake on foot. To explore the rest of Bellingham, locals can take the Route 540 bus, operated by Whatcom Transportation Authority, which runs 4 miles downtown. Silver Beach is over 3 miles removed from Interstate 5, Bellingham's main highway stretching 40 miles north to the Canadian border and 86 miles south to Seattle. PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center is about 4 miles away, while Bellingham International Airport is about 8 miles away.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mikala Murphy
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
(360) 282-0960
139 Total Sales
1 in Silver Beach
$757,500 Price
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Julian Friedman
Responds QuicklyMuljat Group
(360) 997-2390
160 Total Sales
8 in Silver Beach
$140K - $2M Price Range
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Lisa Parslow
eXp Realty
(206) 895-6594
55 Total Sales
1 in Silver Beach
$149,999 Price
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James Heintz
ONE Realty
(360) 594-5583
71 Total Sales
5 in Silver Beach
$185K - $2.1M Price Range
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Chris Erdmann
eXp Commercial, LLC
(360) 685-1413
80 Total Sales
1 in Silver Beach
$1,680,000 Price
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Ashleigh Abhold
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
(360) 685-8093
136 Total Sales
3 in Silver Beach
$313K - $839K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Silver Beach | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
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Silver Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Silver Beach, Bellingham sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Silver Beach, Bellingham over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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