$1,200,000
ActiveListing provided by Lyle Sorenson, Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
2
Beds
1
Baths
2,004
Sq Ft
0
DOM
About this property.
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.
Property details.
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Exterior
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School zones.
Bellingham School District
Agent information.
Drive time
From this home
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Galbraith Mountain
Village Books
Slothy
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Source: NWMLS, MLS#: 2560186
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Listed by Lyle Sorenson, Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$1,200,000
Active2716 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
2
Beds
1
Baths
2,004
Sq Ft
0.28
Lot Acres
1940
Year Built
0
Days on Market
About This Property
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.
Property Details
Features
Interior
Exterior
Heating
Cooling
Flooring
Sewer
Water Source
View
Site Features
School Zones
Bellingham School District
Agent Information
Drive time
From this home
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Galbraith Mountain
Village Books
Slothy
Schedule a Showing
Pick a day and time, and we’ll follow up to confirm.
By continuing, you consent to be contacted by Welcome to Whatcom and John L. Scott - Bellingham about this showing via call, text, or email.
Listed by: Lyle Sorenson, Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Courtesy of Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS, MLS#: 2560186
Listing data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 07/26/2026, 19:00:47 PST. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Provided by NWMLS as distributed by MLS Grid.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, noncommercial use. It may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID.
Any use or search of data on this website, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited.