1510 North Forest Street
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Phone: 360.312.7280 TTY: 711
Email: Eleanor@mercyhousing.org
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, Friday 8 am - 2 pm
Currently Accepting Applications
About Eleanor Apartments
Welcome to Eleanor Apartments, a vibrant and affordable senior living community located in the heart of downtown Bellingham, adjacent to the historic York neighborhood. Designed with comfort, accessibility, and sustainability in mind, Eleanor Apartments offers 80 thoughtfully designed one-bedroom apartment homes for seniors seeking quality housing in a convenient urban setting.
Each energy-efficient apartment features Universal Design elements, creating an accessible and welcoming environment for residents of all abilities. Spacious floor plans, abundant natural light, and modern amenities provide a comfortable place to call home.
Residents enjoy access to a variety of community-focused amenities, including a large community room, computer lab, on-site parking, and beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces featuring walking paths, seating areas, and a community garden. Resident Services programming and engaging activities help foster connection, wellness, and independence.
Conveniently located near public transportation, shopping, dining, and essential services, Eleanor Apartments makes it easy for residents to stay connected to everything Bellingham has to offer. A partnership with PeaceHealth provides on-site health and wellness services, further supporting residents’ well-being.
Built to Evergreen Sustainable Development standards, the community incorporates environmentally conscious features such as solar panels, triple-pane windows, enhanced insulation, and a rain garden designed for stormwater management.
At Eleanor Apartments, residents enjoy affordable, sustainable living in a welcoming community designed to support an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
Amenities and Services
- Energy-efficient design
- Low utility costs
- Smoke free community
- Controlled access
- Wired for internet & cable
- ADA accessible & adaptable apartments available
- Garden area, walking paths & landscaped grounds with seating areas
- Convenient laundry facilities
- Community room with optional activities and services.
- Secured bicycle storage
- limited on-site parking
- Bus stop at property & close to WTA Transit Center
- Walking distance to shops, grocery stres & services
- Dishwashers
- Plank flooring throughout
- Individual heating controls per room
- Open layouts with large windows
- Water, sewer, trash, recycling & hot water included in rent
- Senior independent living
Statistics
- Eleanor Apartments serves seniors earning 30% and 50% Area Median Income
- Funded by: City of Bellingham Housing Levy and HOME funds, Washington State Department of Commerce Housing Trust Fund and HOME funds, Wells Fargo Community Lending and Investment, Washington State Housing Finance Commission, & PeaceHealth
- Architect: RMC Architects
- Contractor: Dawson Construction Inc.
- Project budget: $22.23 Million
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