808 High St

Sehome sits on Bellingham’s south side, where wooded hills and residential streets meet Western Washington University and the city’s central districts. The setting brings a cool, rainy maritime climate, with evergreen scenery and clear-day views toward Bellingham Bay. Sehome Hill Arboretum offers forest trails and overlooks, while nearby parks and campus paths add space for walking and biking; the arboretum’s trails are also a convenient outing with a dog. Sehome Village provides everyday shopping, and cafés and casual dining are found nearby, with more restaurants, arts venues, and nightlife in downtown Bellingham. Local history is visible in the area’s long-standing university presence and established residential blocks. Walking, cycling, local buses, and connections to major roads make it possible to reach campus and downtown without relying solely on a car. For the Sehome neighborhood, median rent is $1,700 per month, with a typical range of $680 to $3,200.