Hello,
I use Zip realty to serch and research properties in several areas. However I was a Realtor in Bellingham for 10 years several years ago. This house looks beautiful. It is located in Sudden Valley which was a farm and developed as a controlled access summer home area for the Canadian market in the 70's. When their economy collapsed the area was opened up for all potential homeowners and over time some restrictions (such as membership, and no cutting of trees) were relaxed.
The area is mostly hilly and borders on a Lake Whatcom that is the water source for the city. The lake is actually at a higher elevation than sea level. The lots are mostly treed and shady except those near the lake and golf course. I do not believet that you would have a flooding problem there at all. The biggest drawback is because of the elevation and shade from both the trees or the hills, snow lasts much longer than other parts of the county. However compared to snowy parts of the USA there are not large amounts of snow.
It is beautiful there with lots of natural surroundings and lots of amenities in the developement and quite close to the city too. From the photos of this property, it seems it has a flower garden. That means you will get much more sun....that is good, GO FOR IT
C Smith
