Park, Playground, Picnic AreaPublic Works
BIRCH FALLS WAY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98229
0
Baths
1.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
47
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
17
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Park, Playground, Picnic Area
CountyWhatcom
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.43
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
MEH
Kulshan Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
Carl Cozier Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.8 mi
Sehome High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
District: Bellingham School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 98229These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.212
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,514
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.616 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,315
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,782
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%
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How this home compares
Birch Falls Way measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Whatcom Falls
How it measures up in Bellingham 98229
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bellingham 98229.
Lot size1.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger
Bigger than 91% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Whatcom Falls | Bellingham 98229 | Whatcom County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1.43 ac | 98% of homes | 91% of homes | 83% of homes |
Closest homes
- 1140 Birch Falls Dr$608K123 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,713 ft² · Sold $408K · Feb 2008
- 1136 Birch Falls Dr$901K128 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,301 ft² · Sold $550K · Nov 2014
- 1144 Birch Falls Dr$940K157 ft · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,901 ft² · Sold $435K · May 2007
- 1132 Birch Falls Dr$682K168 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,841 ft² · Sold $535K · Oct 2017
- 1148 Birch Falls Dr$705K219 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,018 ft² · Sold $588K · Apr 2019
- 1155 Creekwood Ln$837K173 ft · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,276 ft² · Sold $1.1M · Mar 2022
- 1159 Creekwood Ln$718K179 ft · 3 bd · 3 ba · 989 ft² · Sold $615K · Sep 2019
- 1128 Birch Falls Dr$750K226 ft · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,441 ft² · Sold $505K · Jun 2008
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