Custom-built Northwest home set on nearly an acre just outside Bellingham city limits, offering the space, privacy, and connection to nature that define Pacific Northwest living. Surrounded by greenery with views of Lake Whatcom and the bay, this home is designed to maximize natural light, scenery, and indoor-outdoor living throughout. The main-level primary suite features radiant heated floors and French doors opening to the wraparound deck, creating a peaceful place to start and end the day. Soaring ceilings and expansive windows fill the living spaces with warmth and light, while the formal dining room and open kitchen make hosting effortless. Upstairs, a covered balcony connects the office and bedroom for a quiet escape overlooking the landscape. The lower level lives like its own private suite with flexible space for guests, entertaining, or multi-generational living, complete with a theater room, sauna, kitchenette, bedroom, full bath, and bonus space. Just minutes from town and close to Lake Whatcom recreation, this property offers the balance of serenity, convenience, and all with room to breathe.
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Listed by: Bellwether Real Estate • Mattie Mack
Bought with: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$1,710,000
1745 Academy Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
4beds
5,186sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.91 Acres Lot
$1,710,600 Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$5,451 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,710,600
$1.63M - $1.81M
$5,451/mo
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Covered balconyOpen kitchenIndoor-outdoor livingBonus spaceSoaring ceilingsMain-level primary suiteRadiant heated floors
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Listed by:
Mattie Mack,
Bellwether Real Estate,
Kimberly Secord,
Bellwether Real Estate
Bought with:
Kevin Geraghty, 20363
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2519760
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Recirculation Pump, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Sauna
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, See Remarks, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,186
- Total interior livable area: 5,186 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Lake, Mountain(s), Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
- Features: Paved, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 3803230642450000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Stone, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2006
- Major remodel year: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Silver Beach
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,508,921
- Annual tax amount: $14,653
- Date on market: 6/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $1,710,000-2.2%$330/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2519760 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Pending sale | $1,749,000$337/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2519760 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $1,749,000-1.5%$337/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,775,000+10.9%$342/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2519760 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2022 | Sold | $1,600,000-5.9%$309/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1920860 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2022 | Pending sale | $1,700,000$328/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1920860 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000+122.2%$328/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1920860 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2012 | Sold | $765,000$148/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #254905 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2012 | Pending sale | $765,000$148/sqft |
Source: Muljat Group #254905 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2012 | Price change | $765,000-4.3%$148/sqft |
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| 5/1/2012 | Listed for sale | $799,000$154/sqft |
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| 4/28/2012 | Pending sale | $799,000$154/sqft |
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| 11/27/2011 | Price change | $799,000-1.4%$154/sqft |
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| 10/21/2011 | Price change | $810,000-4.7%$156/sqft |
Source: Muljat Group #254905 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2011 | Listed for sale | $850,000+25.9%$164/sqft |
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| 4/17/2009 | Sold | $675,280+311.8%$130/sqft |
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| 11/8/2004 | Sold | $164,000$32/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,747 +2.2% | $1,508,921 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $13,448 +15.3% | $1,575,286 +23% |
| 2022 | $11,663 +8.9% | $1,280,720 +21% |
| 2021 | $10,705 +6.5% | $1,058,446 +13.3% |
| 2020 | $10,053 | $934,065 +7% |
| 2019 | $10,053 +3.2% | $872,634 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $9,738 +13.1% | $782,687 +13% |
| 2017 | $8,608 -3.5% | $692,529 +10% |
| 2016 | $8,923 +24.2% | $629,287 +4.9% |
| 2015 | $7,185 | $599,644 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $7,185 -2.4% | $597,426 +4.6% |
| 2013 | $7,360 | $571,274 |
| 2012 | -- | $571,274 |
| 2011 | -- | $571,274 |
| 2010 | -- | $571,274 +1.1% |
| 2009 | $4,902 -6.2% | $564,830 +11.6% |
| 2008 | $5,224 | $506,030 |
| 2007 | $5,224 +787.1% | $506,030 +406% |
| 2005 | $589 +900% | $100,000 +122.2% |
| 2004 | $59 -90.4% | $45,000 |
| 2003 | $610 +1.9% | $45,000 |
| 2002 | $599 +0.1% | $45,000 |
| 2001 | $598 | $45,000 +12.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $40,000 |
| 1999 | -- | $40,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98226
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Silver Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Whatcom Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 8/10Squalicum High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Silver Beach Elem
- Middle: Kulshan Mid
- High: Squalicum High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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