Last Sold Price
4 beds3,876 sqft$170/sqft
1791 Academy Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Description

Upgraded 4 bedroom home plus studio on shy 2 acres with both Lake Whatcom and Ocean panoramic views. 3 car garage with upper level w/free standing stove. This property has both a dining area plus a breakfast nook and newer high quality hardwood cherry floors. Heaps of windows throughout yielding favorable views from most every location. Walkout basement having new studio with separate entrance & full length windows for a bright & airy feeling. Many fruit trees in fenced private yard, RV parkingUpgraded 4 bedroom home plus studio on shy 2 acres with both Lake Whatcom and Ocean panoramic views. 3 car garage with upper level w/free standing stove. This property has both a dining area plus a breakfast nook and newer high quality hardwood cherry floors. Heaps of windows throughout yielding favorable views from most every location. Walkout basement having new studio with separate entrance & full length windows for a bright & airy feeling. Many fruit trees in fenced private yard, RV parking
LISTING CLOSED: 01/04/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gary Davidson • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
    P: 226-360-734-7500 whatcomdocs@windermere.com

Property Details for 1791 Academy Road

Status
MLS #
1388961
Days on Market
5
Cumulative Days on Market
5
Taxes
$6,019 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1969
Lot Size
1.82 AC / 79,279 SF
Community Name
Silver Beach
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay, City, Lake, Mountain(s), Ocean
Number of Assigned Spaces
3
Total Covered Parking
3
Entry Date
11-27-2018
Sewer
Septic Tank

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$765,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

[Bellingham, WA]

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Location

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Sold By Muljat Group

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Building Information for 1791 Academy Road

Stories-Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size1.82 AC / 79,279 SF

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Property Information for 1791 Academy Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Directions: Northshore then East up Academy. Past Toad Lake Rd and across from Bartlett on Right
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2018
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 1
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • ADU Baths: 1
Bedroom Information
  • ADU Beds: 1
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Partially Finished, Roughed In
  • Features: Heat Pump, Central A/C, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, 2nd Kitchen, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Skylight(s), Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: basement
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Three Quarter-Upper, Den/Office-Main, Dining Room-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Lower, Master Bedroom-Upper, Approved Accessory-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Bathroom Three Quarter, Den/Office, Dining Room, Utility Room, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Master Bedroom, Approved Accessory
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Baseboard,Central A/C,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Insert,Wall
  • Water Source: Community
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Water Company: Water District 7
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Electricity Available, Propane
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Zoning Remarks: R5A
  • Lot Topography: Equestrian,Level
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit: AttachedDwelling
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Corelogic
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 24
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved, Secluded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 307 X 267
  • Lot Size Source: Corelogic
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803231272470000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 3876
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2780
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 1096
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 3876.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 1791 Academy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 4, 2019

Sold

NWMLS #1388961

$659,000
Dec 31, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637164810

$659,000
Dec 2, 2018

Pending

NWMLS #1388961

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/04/2019

Sold

NWMLS #1388961

$659,000
12/31/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637164810

$659,000
12/02/2018

Pending

NWMLS #1388961

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

Public Records for 1791 Academy Road

Taxable ValueLand$504,858Additions$581,188Total$1,086,046
Tax Record2025$9,754 ($813 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,881 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,185 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,696 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area2,103 SqFtStories2Lot Size79,279 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969ZoningR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN380323 127247 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1791 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: 1791 Academy Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
$659,000
4
3,876
79,279
$139,000
64,711
$90,000
38,768
$650,000
3
3,336
17,860
$499,900
4
3,118
17,860
4
3
2,741
66,211

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