CORDATA
Townhomes, Condos and Easy Living in Bellingham, WA
Cordata is Bellingham's newest neighborhood, and it's growing faster than any other part of the city. Located at the north end of town with quick access to I-5 and the Guide Meridian, Cordata offers something many buyers are looking for right now: newer homes, lower maintenance, and everyday essentials close by.
A Bit of History
Most Bellingham neighborhoods trace their story back to the early settlers. Cordata's story is much more recent. In 1977, local developer Trillium Corporation bought 1,200 acres of the former Wilder farm on the northern edge of town. Half of that land was planned as a mixed-use community, with homes, businesses, schools, and parks designed together from the start. That community became Cordata. The neighborhood got its official city boundaries only in 2010. Local lore says the name comes from a word meaning "a small flower that grows well in the rain," which is a fitting description for Bellingham.
Because it was planned rather than grown over a century, Cordata feels different from the older parts of town. Most homes were built from the mid-1990s onward. You'll find townhome communities, condos, 55+ communities like El Dorado, and single-family homes with manageable yards. Retirement and assisted living communities are also nearby. Cordata Park is a 25-acre community park with a splash pad, a bike pump track, and walking paths. Julianna Park offers a quiet, tree-lined trail for daily walks.
Cordata attracts a wide mix of people: first-time buyers, Whatcom Community College students and staff, people who work along Cordata Parkway, and more and more downsizers. For those downsizing, the appeal is simple. You get a single-level or low-maintenance home, PeaceHealth's Cordata Main clinic nearby, and Bellis Fair and the Meridian shopping corridor just next door. The median sale price is around $520k* across all home types, and single-family homes run closer to $630k*. That makes Cordata one of the more accessible entry points in Bellingham.
Keep in mind that Cordata is car-dependent, and it has a newer feel rather than the historic character of neighborhoods like Columbia or Fairhaven. School district assignments also vary by address, so check the specific property before you commit.
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*pricing reflects recent market data and is subject to change.