Sudden Valley Bellingham WA (real estate, rental, condos)

[misterrhinoceros]

My wife and I are planning on moving to sudden valley, in Bellingham. We won't be having kids, etc... so a small condo is perfect. Just wondering if anyone knows much about the area, or if anyone has lived there. Any relevant info would be great

Thanks, Scott

[Macrina]

I live south of Bellingham, and go up there to shop sometimes. IMHO it's a great place and very beautiful terrain. I don't know about the real estate part, though.

And just to warn you there are some malcontents on C-D who are very negative about Bellingham! In my considered opinion, they are "skewed in their views" (hey, I should trademark that...) There are also others ~ give them some time to see your post ~ who have positive things to say. Have you visited in Bellingham previously? Are you coming from nearby, or afar?

Wish I had more specific info for you. I think you will enjoy it here!

[Skytripper]

Sudden Valley, IMHO.....IS very beautiful....BUT it has its negatives.
(1). There are a LOT of tall evergreen trees which prevents a good deal of sunlight in the neighborhood....thus MOLD issues with some homes/moss on rooftops/clogged gutters, etc.
The constant shade can be good or bad I would suppose.
(2). Some pretty hilly streets throughout which tend to get treacherous sometimes in the winter with ice/snow.
(3). it RAINS a lot MORE in Sudden Valley than it does in many other parts of Whatcom County...including Bellingham. Just a geographic/topographic disposition and its proximity to some higher terrain which allows more cloud/rain formation over that particular area.

Other than the above-mentioned downsides...IMO, Sudden Valley IS truly a beautiful "neighborhood" and I believe....possibly might become an incorporated "town" of its own soon.....but I have heard there are other issues reagarding propane(heat)....necessary...or used at many homes within SV....and possibly....water supply issues....but I'm NOT sure.
It's a relatively short commute east/SE of Bellingham (about 20 minutes)....and a very pretty drive along Lake Whatcom.
There's a nice golf course in Sudden Valley, marina, dance barn, small strip mall/convenience/gas store/pizza place and a Bobs Burgers & Brew Restaurant there.
There are condos that will run you close to $800/mo and up for a 2 BD.....and you better have an "acceptable credit score" to acquire any rental there....(at least a 650)....I would guess.
Also....there are some pretty decent houses I have seen for RENT in SV at fairly reasonable rates.....BUT....I think that might have to do with the isolation of the area as well as the above-mentioned downsides I see of living there.
Oh well....it IS BEAUTIFUL and so is the drive there along the lake!
Hope this helps ya.

[miburn]

Cozy, quiet, woodsy setting with swimming pool and tennis courts, 18 hole golf course. 3 bedroom 1.5 bath condo in Sudden Valley. Washer/ Dryer/ fireplace/ deck/ large master bedroom. $950/ month. Call 360 920 9689 for showing or details.

[angelagardner]

The other posters hit it pretty much, it is dark in most areas because when SV was built the empahsis was on preserving the greenery in the area. That being said you get a lot of wildlife like deer running around and it is beautiful in the winter. There can be mold issues on the roofs but if you are in a condo the association should take care of that. Most of the condos in the area are centered around the golf course and community buildings, park, etc. and you can walk to Bob's, which has great food. Most locals will tell you that you either love or hate SV--I have personally lived there and it was fine for me. If you don't mind the 10-15 minute drive into town, don't want a lot of direct sunlight on your house and enjoy a self-contained community you will like it there.