Located in Whatcom County
Geneva is a community beside Lake Whatcom and just east of Bellingham. Tall evergreens provide privacy and a sense of seclusion, giving the area a more rural feel. “People enjoy it for its proximity to Lake Whatcom. Many homes have beautiful views of the lake,” says Julian Friedman, the broker and owner of Julian & Company Powered by Muljat Group who was born and raised in Bellingham. “It’s also a little more affordable than Bellingham.”
Geneva offers access to nature, with a blend of lake recreation and forest adventures. Private docks and boathouses line the shores of Lake Whatcom, and there is also a small public beach at Euclid Park. Residents come there to float in the calm waters, kayak or let their pups splash around. On the Fourth of July, the beach is also a popular spot for watching fireworks. The lesser-known Ted Edwards Park has a covered picnic shelter under a canopy of trees. For more active recreation, the nearby Lookout Mountain Forest Preserve and North Lookout Mountain — known locally as Galbraith Mountain — offer miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking through dense woodland. To the northwest of Geneva, a network of trails leads from Whatcom Falls Park to Bloedel Donovan Park, where there is a beach and a playground.
Most Geneva streets are gridded, with private driveways branching off either side, but there are a few smaller developments with curving streets and cul-de-sacs. The land at the edge of Lake Whatcom is relatively flat, and the elevation increases from there. Housing options and prices vary widely. In the $330,000 to $730,000 range, buyers might find manufactured homes, cottages and modest ranch-style houses from the late 1900s. More spacious homes, which often feature Craftsman-inspired architecture, tend to range from $730,000 and $1.25 million. “There are a lot of larger homes that aren’t insanely expensive for the Bellingham area,” Friedman says. Waterside residences and high-end custom homes with views of Squalicum Mountain or the lake generally sell between $1.25 million and $2 million. The community’s CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
Depending on which part of the community a child lives in, they might attend Geneva Elementary School, which earns a B on Niche; Silver Beach Elementary School, rated an A-minus; or the B-rated Carl Cozier Elementary School. Kulshan Middle School earns an A-minus and Bellingham High School rates an A. Bellingham High offers a variety of after-school sports, including rugby, golf and sailing. Preschoolers can attend the Firs & Fiddleheads Forest School, which focuses on child-led nature exploration. The Whatcom Hills Waldorf School also has preschool programs, as well as kindergarten through eighth grade.
Geneva is primarily residential, and the closest place to grab a meal is DaVinci’s Classic Subs, about 2 miles west. It’s a small deli located in a convenience store. In downtown Bellingham, less than 5 miles away, diners have their pick of cuisines. Friedman recommends Roe. “It’s not highbrow, but it has really good Northwest dishes,” he says. Downtown Bellingham is also home to several boutiques, including Fringe, a women’s clothing store, and Greenhouse, which specializes in home décor. “If you want to find work by local artists, you can go to the Bellingham Farmers Market,” Friedman says. Many people do their grocery shopping at Whole Foods or Fred Meyer, both around 3 miles from Geneva.
The Whatcom Transportation Authority provides bus service from Geneva to destinations throughout Bellingham. A few roads have bike lanes or sidewalks, but many people travel by car. Lakeway Drive is the main thoroughfare. Bellingham International Airport is less than 10 miles away, and PeaceHealth Northwest Medical Center is about 5 miles northwest.
Lake Whatcom provides drinking water for most of the Bellingham area, and many local groups work to keep the water clean. Residents of Geneva may face building and landscaping restrictions that are designed to protect the lake and to lower the risk of potential landslides.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Jim Skerjanc
HomeSmart One Realty
(360) 383-5923
62 Total Sales
1 in Geneva
$1,150,000 Price
Ashleigh Abhold
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
(360) 685-8093
135 Total Sales
5 in Geneva
$725K - $1.2M Price Range
Sean Hackney
NextHome Northwest Living
(360) 685-7871
79 Total Sales
2 in Geneva
$875K - $1.2M Price Range
Mikala Murphy
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
(360) 282-0960
138 Total Sales
3 in Geneva
$275K - $1.3M Price Range
Ryan Kent Smith
John L. Scott Anacortes
(360) 979-1326
93 Total Sales
1 in Geneva
$710,000 Price
Julian Friedman
Muljat Group
(360) 997-2390
158 Total Sales
5 in Geneva
$670K - $1.4M Price Range
On average, homes in Geneva, WA sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Geneva, WA over the last 12 months is $822,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,250,000
Welcome to this almost new and beautifully built home by Skeers Construction in popular Hannah Creek! This 4-bedroom home features maple cabinets, French doors to a home office, a great room open to the kitchen, mudroom with walk-in pantry, and a spacious primary suite. The tandem 3rd garage bay is perfect for a workshop or gear storage. Enjoy peace of mind with a full fire suppression system,
$1,385,000
Stunning, spacious home in highly sought-after Geneva Park. Large corner lot w/ flat driveway, lush, private fenced backyard. Step into an expansive grand entryway with updated fixtures & hardwood floors. Kitchen is ideal for entertaining w/ large island & stainless steel appliances. This 4+ bd. updated 3.5 bath home features an office, upstairs den & large bonus suite. Versatile bonus room- used
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$2,495,000
One-of-a-kind custom home on 1.6 serene acres; a stones throw to Galbraith trails. Travertine floors, vaulted wood ceilings & exposed timber beams showcase the homes architectural craftsmanship. Enjoy sweeping views of Lake Whatcom, foothills & Canadian peaks from picture windows, 4 decks & private view tower, perfect for yoga or reading. Main-floor primary suite offers luxury spa bath, sauna &
Jon Hansen Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
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