2716 Cornwall Avenue · Bellingham, WA 98225
Source: NWMLS · Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. · Lyle Sorenson #NWM2560186
About this home
Charming 1940s home in the heart of the Cornwall Park / Broadway Park neighborhood, held in the same family since 1948 and offered with the adjoining 5,227 sq ft vacant lot—the only buildable single-family lot on Cornwall Avenue in generations.Originally built as Bellingham’s first fireproof home, it features walls, floors, ceilings, and joists of solid concrete. The residence offers 2,004 sq ft of beautiful living space with amazing architectural touches, 2 fireplaces, plus a partially unfinished basement with excellent potential for additional finished square footage.12,197 s.f. of land, that is 6970 s.f. w the home and lush gardens and a separately parceled 5,227 s.f. lot creates rare flexibility—enjoy the yard, build a new home or ADU (buyer to verify), or enjoy extra privacy uncommon in the city. Location is outstanding: steps to Broadway Park and a short stroll to Cornwall Park’s trails, disc golf, playgrounds, spray park, and Rose Garden. Convenient to shopping, dining, I-5, downtown, and Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center.A unique opportunity to own a charming, long-held mid-century home and the only buildable single-family lot on Cornwall Avenue in generations, in one of Bellingham’s most walkable, park-centric neighborhoods.Buyer to verify all development possibilities, zoning (RS5.0), and intended uses with the City of Bellingham.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern
- Stories
- 1 story
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 1940
- Building area
- 2,204 sq ft
- Lot size
- 12,197 sq ft (0.28 acres)
- County
- Whatcom
- MLS #
- NWM2560186
Interior
- Heating
- Radiant, Radiator
- Cooling
- See Remarks
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 2 · Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Brick, Wood, Wood Products
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Block, Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 5
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Detached Garage, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Cornwall Park
- Property tax
- $5,844 (2025)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $1,200,000 (8.3% price cut)
- Listed on
- Jul 26, 2026
- Days on market
- 56
- Price per sq ft
- $549
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Schools
School district: Bellingham
- High
- Bellingham High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 17% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Listing agent: Lyle Sorenson.
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Data last updated 2026-09-12.