Bridget and Zay McShane
The McShane Team at Misty Mountains Realty, LLC
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City of Bellingham Neighborhoods--Birchwood
Posted on August 4, 2009
City of Bellingham Neighborhoods
The city of Bellingham, located in Whatcom County, has 23 different and distinct neighborhoods. My following 23 blog entries will highlight each one individually. All the neighborhoods have great parks and trails throughout, but I cannot help loving some more than others. I'm sure everyone will forgive me if my favorites are given more space than the others. I will also profile a home that I think of as quintessential for each area.
THE BIRCHWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
The Birchwood neighborhood is home to nearly 5,000 residents according to the 2000 census (7.3% of the total city population). The neighborhood is characterized by older, well-kept homes built on large lots (20,000 square feet or greater). The large lots, mature landscaping, and narrow streets lend a rural atmosphere to the neighborhood. Apartment complexes have been constructed in the multifamily zoned areas primarily along Northwest Avenue and W. Maplewood. In addition, there is a commercial area located near the intersection of Northwest, W. Maplewood and Birchwood Avenue that provides services to the Birchwood, Cornwall Park and Columbia neighborhoods.
Other significant features of the neighborhood include the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, the Squalicum Creek greenbelt, Bellingham Technical College, and Shuksan Middle School.
Birchwood Park provides neighborhood amenities including a playground, basketball court, picnic shelter and open play field. Shuksan Meadows adjacent to Shuksan Middle School provides a playground and half-court basketball near the apartment complexes. Squalicum Creek Park is a new community park acquired with Beyond Greenway Levy funds. The master plan for this 42 acre park includes lighted ballfields, multi-use fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters, enclosed pavilion building, and off-leash dog park. Little Squalicum Park, located just outside the neighborhood boundary, provides salt water frontage on Bellingham Bay. The Bay to Baker Trail and greenway connects Little Squalicum, Birchwood and Squalicum Creek Parks.
The home below is a 1927's craftsman located on Alderwood Avenue. It has 4 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms and 1825+/- sqft. Fir floors, wide base, trim, and crown molding. Beautifully remodeled kitchen w/custom Cherry cabinets, tile counter tops, stainless steel appliances, eating bar w/pass-thru featuring pendants lights + dining room. Remodeled bathrooms. Built-in cabinets + wine storage. Gorgeous .41 acre landscaped lot. Backyard with paver patio & pergola + greenhouse. Large shop. Attached 1-car oversized garage w/opener.
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