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$1,100,000List price
2 bed · 1 bath · 2,004 sq ft
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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 School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 17% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Listing agent: Lyle Sorenson.

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Data last updated 2026-09-12.