Lake Whatcom
Silver Beach
Photos by Dean Davidson.
“
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aving grown up here as a ‘North Shore kid,’ I still feel a sense of being family with our generation that grew up on or near the lake,” says resident Mikyn S. “A lot of us moved back to Bellingham to raise our own families, and it has always felt like a community of extended cousins.” According to data, words to describe this neighborhood include upscale and familyfriendly. Silver Beach has a high proportion of home ownership in single-family homes, as well as a relatively high proportion of families with young children, making it an excellent place to raise kids. Residents have relatively high levels of education, and close to 50% work in executive, management, and professional occupations. The lake is the main attraction, and Silver Beach hosts fun for residents and non-residents alike. The 20-acre Bloedel Donovan Park is extremely popular for everything from boat access to beach volleyball.
By the Numbers Population: 3,000+ Median property value: $565,930 Commute time: 11–20 minutes
Recreation • Boating • Swimming • Fishing • Running and walking trails • Volleyball courts • Basketball courts • Playground • Rowing
Dues or HOA: $250 annually
Pros • Easy access to Lake Whatcom • Distant from I-5 (low noise) • Big, open, windswept views • Bloedel Donovan Park and facilities • Close to shopping • Close to schools
• Close to emergency services
Cons • Expensive housing market Lake access: Private and public docks, Bloedel Donovan boat launch
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