Last Sold Price
4 beds5,186 sqft$330/sqft
1745 Academy Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Description

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...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.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/30/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mattie Mack • Bellwether Real Estate
    P: (360) 305-3650 Mattie@BWrealestate.com
  2. Listed by Kimberly Secord • Bellwether Real Estate
    P: (360) 305-3650 kimberlysecord@gmail.com

Property Details for 1745 Academy Road

Status
MLS #
2519760
Days on Market
23
Cumulative Days on Market
23
Taxes
$14,653 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
2006
Lot Size
0.91 AC / 39,640 SF
Community Name
Silver Beach
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, Lake, Mountains, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
7
Total Covered Parking
3
Entry Date
05-11-2026
Energy Source
Electric
Sewer
Septic Tank

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bellwether Real Estate

Sold By Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

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Building Information for 1745 Academy Road

Stories-Year Built2006Building Size-Lot Size0.91 AC / 39,640 SF

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Property Information for 1745 Academy Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane, RV Parking
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Silver Beach Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From Northshore Dr, turn left onto Academy Rd, home is on the right, driveway is after the for sale sign
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2026
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway Parking, Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room and Floor: Primary Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Rec Room-Lower, Extra Fin Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Second, Den/Office-Second, Bathroom Full-Second
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Recirculation Pump
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bathroom Half, Bathroom Three Quarter, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Rec Room, Extra Fin Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Den/Office
  • Number Of Showers: 3
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Stone, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Community
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2006
  • Photos Count: 38
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803230642450000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 5186
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 5186
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees
  • Building Area Total: 5186.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Total Uncovered Parking: 4
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1745 Academy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2026

Sold

NWMLS #2519760

$1,710,000
Jun 29, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #120401109

$1,710,000
Jun 29, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1943557611

$1,710,000

+1.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2026

Sold

NWMLS #2519760

$1,710,000
06/29/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #120401109

$1,710,000
06/29/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1943557611

$1,710,000

+1.6% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1745 Academy Road

Taxable ValueLand$477,230Additions$1,076,992Total$1,554,222
Tax Record2025$13,747 ($1,146 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt7,120 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt5,186 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,934 SqFtStories2Lot Size39,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006Year Renovated2006ZoningR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN380323-064245-0000

Schools near 1745 Academy Road

This home is within Bellingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Silver Beach Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Whatcom Middle School
Public6 to 8

Squalicum High School
Public9 to 12

Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1745 Academy Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
$1,710,000
4
5,186
39,640
$650,000
3
3,622
56,627
3
2,290
40,075
$455,000
3
1,663
20,909
1
1,145
158,558
$65,000
3
1,984

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