542 DONOVAN AVEBELLINGHAM, WA 98225
N/A
N/A
0.12 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Windermere Re Whatcom, Inc.; Doug M. Nesbit; (360) 733-3684; 733doug@gmail.com
MLS® #: 2556106
Fairhaven
Bellingham
About the neighborhood
Fairhaven offers a variety of housing options, including single detached homes, lofts, and spacious apartments with multiple bedrooms, providing choices to suit diverse preferences. The neighborhood features a reasonably well-developed cycling network, making bike transit accessible and convenient. Several bus lines pass through the area with stops located relatively close to residences, adding public transportation access. Residents benefit from nearby supermarkets, cafes, and a selection of restaurants, ensuring daily necessities and dining out are never far away. Proximity to primary and high schools adds to the neighborhood’s convenience. Overall, Fairhaven provides a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere with easy highway access and plentiful parking options.
Highlights
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forHigh Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Riding a bike is fairly embraced in this part of Bellingham as the cycling infrastructure is reasonably extensive. Getting around as a pedestrian is also reasonably practical for property owners in Fairhaven; meeting day-to-day needs is convenient without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are rather close at hand. Traveling by transit can be challenging in this area by reason of the low service level. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally very close by. On the other hand, cars are a fairly good mode of transportation in this part of the city. Parking is quite easy, and the majority of real estate listings are a rather short drive from the nearest highway.
Services
A grocery store is usually reachable within a very short distance from most houses for sale in Fairhaven. Additionally, this part of the city is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also easy to get to a number of clothing stores without a car. When it comes to education, both primary and secondary schools are straightforward to get to as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Fairhaven.
Character
One of the appealing aspects of Fairhaven is that it has both vibrant and quiet areas. Even though this part of the city is not known for its lively ambience, it is very easy to find places to go out at night because they are well-distributed throughout the neighborhood. At the same time, this part of Bellingham is fairly good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are usually quite tranquil, although there are still several noisier areas, especially around the railway line.
Car friendly8.0
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.8
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly7.0
Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical
Transit friendly3.4
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants7.0
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries8.4
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping6.6
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes7.4
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet6.6
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.4
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant3.6
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $49,730
- Median Household Income
- $77,049
Housing Type
- 43.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.4% SEMI DETACHED
- 14.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 19.8% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 17.6% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 43.2%
- Semi detached
- 2.4%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 14.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 19.8%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 17.6%
- Mobile
- 1.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 42.3
- 0 to 4
- 0.7%
- 5 to 9
- 3.5%
- 10 to 14
- 4.3%
- 15 to 19
- 7.2%
- 20 to 24
- 15.8%
- 25 to 29
- 6.8%
- 30 to 34
- 2.9%
- 35 to 39
- 3.4%
- 40 to 44
- 4.3%
- 45 to 49
- 4.5%
- 50 to 54
- 6.6%
- 55 to 59
- 7.8%
- 60 to 64
- 3.3%
- 65 to 69
- 8.8%
- 70 to 74
- 6.3%
- 75 to 79
- 6.0%
- 80 to 84
- 2.0%
- 85 and over
- 3.9%
Education Level
- 0.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 4.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 14.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 14.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 28.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 24.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 3.7% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 9.1% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 0.4%
- High School
- 4.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 14.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 28.9%
- Master's degree
- 24.4%
- Professional degree
- 3.7%
- PhD
- 9.1%
Commute Mode
- 16.0% FOOT
- 2.6% BIKE
- 1.8% TRANSIT
- 58.8% DRIVE
- 0.8% OTHER
- Foot
- 16.0%
- Bike
- 2.6%
- Transit
- 1.8%
- Drive
- 58.8%
- Other
- 0.8%
- None
- 19.8%
Comparable Listings in Fairhaven
Updated
1310 10TH ST UNIT 402BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
2
2
898 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Compass; Chara Stuart; (360) 202-5151; chara.stuart@compass.com
MLS® #: 2553105
960 HARRIS AVE UNIT 305BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
2
2
900 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Windermere Re Whatcom, Inc.; Hannah Tilley; (360) 421-4431; hannahtilley@windermere.com
MLS® #: 2568871
1010 MILL AVE # 302BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
2
2
1,605 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Keller Williams Western Realty; Aaron Bean; (360) 318-5958; aaronb@benkinneyteam.com
MLS® #: 2573455
1101 MCKENZIE AVE UNIT 306BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
2
1
1,171 SQ FT
Listing Broker: John L. Scott Bellingham; Mira Gregory; (425) 205-3511; Mira@johnlscott.com
MLS® #: 2586208
Pending
1134 FINNEGAN WAY APT 201BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
2
2
1,466 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Compass; Krista Kenner; (206) 619-2286; krista.kenner@compass.com
MLS® #: 2548581
209 BAYSIDE RDBELLINGHAM, WA 98225
4
5
5,212 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Muljat Group; Mary Mcintosh; (360) 325-9076; mary@realestatewithmary.com
MLS® #: 2580813
New Listing
222 BAYSIDE RDBELLINGHAM, WA 98225
3
3
2,106 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Coldwell Banker Bain; Court Potter; (360) 303-5476; courtpotternw@gmail.com
MLS® #: 2597167
1302 LARRABEE AVEBELLINGHAM, WA 98225
N/A
N/A
644 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Gage Cre; Greg Martineau; (360) 820-4645; Greg@GageCRE.com
MLS® #: 2510420
1216 OLD FAIRHAVEN PKWY APT 301BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
2
2
1,504 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Windermere Re Whatcom, Inc.; Stacy Osterkamp; (360) 927-3084; stacyosterkamp@windermere.com
MLS® #: 2577450
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