Alabama Hill Homes For Sale | Bellingham WA

Alabama Hill is one of Bellingham’s most established residential pockets, tucked between Barkley Village, Whatcom Falls Park, and the north end of Lake Whatcom. Most homes here were built between 1950 and 1980 in ranch style and bi level designs, sitting on quarter acre lots that are noticeably larger than the norm elsewhere in Bellingham. Buyers come here for space, mature trees, and quiet curved streets, without giving up quick access to shopping and trails. Over the past year, homes here sold for a median of $775,000, ranging from $600,000 to $1,640,000, with most going under contract in about 5 days.

Newest Alabama Hill Homes For Sale

Browse the newest Alabama Hill homes for sale below, updated directly from the MLS.

 

Alabama Hill in Bellingham, WA: Overview

The neighborhood is defined by broad, curved streets, cul de sacs, and limited access to arterial roads, a layout the City of Bellingham’s own neighborhood plan credits with keeping through traffic out. Architecture leans contemporary, with many homes oriented toward bay and city views from the hill’s elevation. It’s an entirely residential area with no commercial strip inside the neighborhood itself; Barkley Village handles that role next door.

Railroad Trail and neighborhood parks

The Railroad Trail, a tree lined gravel path running more than three miles, cuts through the area and connects to the Whatcom Creek Trail by way of a safe overpass at Alabama Street. St. Clair Park and Highland Heights Park both serve younger kids with grade school oriented playgrounds, and Whatcom Falls Park, with its waterfalls and fish hatchery, sits at the neighborhood’s south end. Lake Whatcom is walking distance for swimming, fishing, and kayaking.

Real Estate and Home Prices in Alabama Hill

Over the past year, homes in Alabama Hill sold for a median of $775,000 and an average of roughly $821,900, ranging from $600,000 to $1,640,000 across 29 closed sales. Most homes sold quickly, with a typical (median) time on market of just 5 days, though a few properties sat considerably longer, up to five months in one case, which is why the average days on market runs closer to 25.

Citywide for context, Bellingham’s median sale price was $695,000 in June 2026, with 2.46 months of inventory and closed sales up 19.8 percent year over year (see the full Bellingham Housing Market Report, July 2026).

Housing 

Expect ranch style and bi level homes, many with hipped shingle tile roofs and vinyl siding on flat, quarter acre lots. A handful of newer 1990s builds bring stone facades and steeper rooflines into the mix, but the dominant character is mid century.

Alabama Hill vs. Other Bellingham Neighborhoods

Alabama Hill vs. Barkley Village

Barkley Village offers newer mixed use development with retail and dining built in. Alabama Hill sits just next door with the established, purely residential feel of larger lots and mature landscaping, while still being a short walk or drive to everything Barkley offers.

Alabama Hill vs. Silver Beach

Silver Beach trades shopping convenience for closer lake access. Alabama Hill splits the difference, walkable to Lake Whatcom’s north end while staying closer to Barkley Village’s grocery and retail options.

Schools Serving Alabama Hill

Typical assignment is Roosevelt Elementary, Kulshan Middle School, and Bellingham High School. As always, confirm the exact attendance zone with the district directly, since boundaries can vary by street.

FAQ

What does a home in Alabama Hill typically cost?
Based on the last year of closed sales, homes in Alabama Hill have a median sale price of $775,000, typically ranging from $600,000 to $1,640,000 depending on size, lot, and condition.

What schools serve Alabama Hill?
Typically Roosevelt Elementary, Kulshan Middle School, and Bellingham High School, though families should confirm their specific address with Bellingham Public Schools.

How close is Alabama Hill to Lake Whatcom?
Lake Whatcom’s north end is within walking distance, offering swimming, kayaking, and fishing access without living directly on the lake.

Is Alabama Hill close to shopping and restaurants?
Yes. Barkley Village sits directly adjacent, giving residents grocery, dining, and retail access without the neighborhood itself being commercial.

How does Alabama Hill compare to Barkley Village for buyers?
Alabama Hill offers larger, older residential lots with mature trees, while Barkley Village is newer mixed use development. Many buyers choose Alabama Hill specifically to be near Barkley’s amenities without living inside them.

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