Dramatic Lake Whatcom views anchor this 4,500 SF Silver Beach home, set on a fully fenced 25,000 SF lot. The expansive great room welcomes you with a wall of windows framing sweeping lake vistas, while the large view deck captures stunning sunsets and year-round scenery. Newer siding, roof, heating, cooling, and instant hot water add comfort and efficiency throughout. Warm updated woodwork enhances the interior, and the custom basement theatre delivers an exceptional movie-watching experience. Outside, the property offers abundant space for recreation with room for a camper or boat, plus an extra shed for all your yard and storage needs. With trails, recreation, shopping, and theatres just minutes away, this home combines modern updates, breathtaking views, and an unbeatable Silver Beach location.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. • Ethan Potts
Bought with: Muljat Group
$1,470,000
4920 Academy Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
5beds
4,447sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.57 Acres Lot
$1,550,500 Zestimate®
$331/sqft
$5,114 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,550,500
$1.30M - $1.83M
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Listed by:
Ethan Potts,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with:
Julian Friedman, 115982
Muljat Group
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2554015
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Instant Hot Water, Water Heater Location: Mechanical Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,447
- Total interior livable area: 4,447 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 125 x 197
- Features: Paved, Deck, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Outdoor Fireplace, Patio, RV Parking, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 3803224892560000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Wood Products, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Silver Beach
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $331/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $10,038
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Sold | $1,470,000-0.3%$331/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2554015 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Pending sale | $1,475,000$332/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2554015 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,475,000+120.2%$332/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2554015 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2008 | Listing removed | $669,900$151/sqft |
Source: Postlets #28130455 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2008 | Price change | $669,900-3.6%$151/sqft |
Source: Postlets #28130455 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2008 | Listed for sale | $695,000$156/sqft |
Source: Postlets #28130455 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: Silver Beach
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Silver Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Whatcom Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 8/10Squalicum High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Silver Beach Elem
- Middle: Whatcom 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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