# Welcome to Whatcom > Your guide to Bellingham, WA real estate and neighborhoods. Welcome to Whatcom is a local real estate and community website led by Austin Hudspeth, a licensed broker at John L. Scott Real Estate in Bellingham, Washington. The site helps buyers, sellers, and relocators understand Bellingham's neighborhoods, the local housing market, and what makes Whatcom County a special place to live. ## Site Structure - [Home](https://welcometowhat.com/) — Introduction to Bellingham and Whatcom County, overview of the area, featured neighborhoods - [Meet the Team](https://welcometowhat.com/team) — About Welcome to Whatcom and the people behind it - [Austin Hudspeth](https://welcometowhat.com/team/austin) — Austin's background, specialties, credentials, reviews, and contact information - [Neighborhoods](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods) — Neighborhood guides for Bellingham, WA - [Blog](https://welcometowhat.com/blog) — Real estate insights, market updates, and neighborhood guides ## Neighborhood Guides Each neighborhood guide includes an overview, what the area is known for, a "perfect day" itinerary, FAQs, and nearby neighborhoods. - [Alabama Hill](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/alabama-hill) — A hillside neighborhood near downtown Bellingham with sweeping views of Bellingham Bay and easy access to the waterfront. - [Barkley](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/barkley) — A master-planned district in east Bellingham with retail, dining, and residential areas centered around the Barkley Village. - [Birchwood](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/birchwood) — One of Bellingham's oldest neighborhoods, located between downtown and the Bellingham Bay waterfront. - [Blaine](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/blaine) — A border town on Drayton Harbor in northern Whatcom County, known for Semiahmoo Resort and Peace Arch Park. - [Columbia](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/columbia) — A compact neighborhood east of downtown Bellingham, popular with WWU students and young professionals. - [Cordata](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/cordata) — A growing neighborhood in north Bellingham with newer construction, parks, and proximity to Bellis Fair. - [Cornwall Park](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/cornwall-park) — A quiet residential neighborhood surrounding Cornwall Park, one of Bellingham's largest and most popular parks. - [Edgemoor](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/edgemoor) — An upscale neighborhood south of Fairhaven with mature gardens, quiet streets, and some of Bellingham's finest waterfront homes. - [Fairhaven](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/fairhaven) — A historic waterfront village in south Bellingham known for its walkable village center, independent bookstores, and Taylor Dock. - [Ferndale](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/ferndale) — A small city north of Bellingham along the Nooksack River, known for its community spirit and growing downtown. - [Geneva](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/geneva) — A residential area in south Bellingham between Fairhaven and Samish, with tree-lined streets and access to Chuckanut Drive. - [Happy Valley](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/happy-valley) — A centrally located Bellingham neighborhood near WWU, known for its walkability and proximity to Sehome Hill. - [Lake Samish](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/lake-samish) — A lakeside community south of Bellingham centered around Lake Samish, popular for swimming, kayaking, and cabin living. - [Lake Whatcom](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/lake-whatcom) — Waterfront and hillside properties along Bellingham's primary watershed, offering serene lake living. - [Lettered Streets](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/lettered-streets) — A charming downtown Bellingham neighborhood with tree-lined streets named A through N, walkable to shops and restaurants. - [Lynden](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/lynden) — A Dutch-heritage farming town in northern Whatcom County, known for its family-friendly downtown and annual Northwest Washington Fair. - [Sandy Point](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/sandy-point) — A waterfront community on Lummi Bay, known for its beach access, views of the San Juan Islands, and resort-style living. - [Sehome](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/sehome) — A hillside neighborhood home to Western Washington University and the Sehome Hill Arboretum, with panoramic views. - [Silver Beach](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/silver-beach) — A lakefront neighborhood on the west shore of Lake Whatcom, close to Whatcom Falls Park. - [South Hill](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/south-hill) — A residential neighborhood south of downtown Bellingham with a mix of historic and modern homes, close to Fairhaven. - [Sudden Valley](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/sudden-valley) — A gated resort community on Lake Whatcom with a golf course, pools, and extensive trail network. - [Sunnyland](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/sunnyland) — A walkable neighborhood north of downtown Bellingham, centered around Sunnyland Park and a growing commercial district. - [Tweed Twenty](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/tweed-twenty) — A quiet neighborhood between Roosevelt and Barkley in east Bellingham, with mid-century homes and mature trees. - [York](https://welcometowhat.com/neighborhoods/york) — A residential neighborhood in north Bellingham near Whatcom Creek and Maritime Heritage Park. ## Key Topics - Bellingham WA real estate - Whatcom County homes for sale - Relocating to Bellingham - Bellingham neighborhoods - Pacific Northwest real estate - Waterfront homes in Bellingham - Chuckanut Drive area - San Juan Islands access from Bellingham - Mount Baker recreation and proximity - Bellingham market trends and insights - First-time homebuyers Bellingham - Luxury homes Bellingham WA - Lake Whatcom waterfront property ## Austin Hudspeth - Name: Austin Hudspeth - Title: Licensed Broker - Brokerage: John L. Scott Real Estate - Phone: (360) 812-2080 - Email: austin@welcometowhat.com - Location: Bellingham, WA 98226 - Designations: CNE, ABR, e-Pro - Awards: 2025 Rookie of the Year, 2025 Presidents Elite - First-year volume: $13M across 17 transactions