Last Sold Price
3 beds3,010 sqft$124/sqft
1979 Academy Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

Description

Oasis in the forest with a unique contemporary multi-level home. Prior original owner custom built in 1979-finished in 1985. New Cherrywood "Green" kit w/bamboo flrs & recycled granite & marble (ceasar) counters. Stainless Steel refri, induction cooktop stove, double oven, on demand hot water & built-in pantry. The entire second floor is the master w/full sauna-bathroom, bedms 2 & 3 upstairs have closets on the landing. For those clients that do not need to see neighbors!Oasis in the forest with a unique contemporary multi-level home. Prior original owner custom built in 1979-finished in 1985. New Cherrywood "Green" kit w/bamboo flrs & recycled granite & marble (ceasar) counters. Stainless Steel refri, induction cooktop stove, double oven, on demand hot water & built-in pantry. The entire second floor is the master w/full sauna-bathroom, bedms 2 & 3 upstairs have closets on the landing. For those clients that do not need to see neighbors!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/04/2011 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by JoAnne Wyatt • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
    P: 252-360-734-7500 whatcomdocs@windermere.com

Property Details for 1979 Academy Road

Status
MLS #
120119
Days on Market
418
Cumulative Days on Market
418
Taxes
$3,589 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1979
Lot Size
2.93 AC / 127,630 SF
Community Name
Silver Beach
School District
Bellingham
View
Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
08-19-2010
Sewer
Septic Tank

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$819,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

[Bellingham, WA]

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Location

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Building Information for 1979 Academy Road

Stories-Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size2.93 AC / 127,630 SF

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Property Information for 1979 Academy Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 15 - Multi Level
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Silver Beach Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Directions: Northshore Rd. to Academy north up to the crest (by Stoneyridge) .8 mi. turn east follow signs down quiet road
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2010
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • 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: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Bamboo/Cork, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Bamboo/Cork, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Water Heater Location: basement
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Upper, Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Den/Office-Upper, Bedroom-Main, Dining Room-Main, Bedroom-Upper, Master Bedroom-Upper, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Utility Room-Upper
  • Appliances: Microwave
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: electric
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Entry Hall, Living Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Den/Office, Bedroom, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bathroom Three Quarter, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Tile
  • Appliances That Stay: Microwave
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Stove/Free Standing
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Power Company: puget sound
  • Sewer Company: septic
  • Water Company: private well
  • Power Production Type: Wood
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Wood, Individual Well
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Builder Name: Marlow
  • Level: Multi/Split
  • Zoning Remarks: RS 5
  • Lot Topography: Level,Sloped
  • MLS Square Footage Source: tax assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved
  • Lot Number: see Mls
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 380323356200
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 3010
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 3010
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 567
  • Vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 3010.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: propane
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 1979 Academy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2011

Sold

NWMLS #120119

$372,500
Oct 31, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #318756883

$372,500

+4.1% / yr

Oct 11, 2011

Pending

NWMLS #120119

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2011

Sold

NWMLS #120119

$372,500
10/31/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #318756883

$372,500

+4.1% / yr

10/11/2011

Pending

NWMLS #120119

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

Public Records for 1979 Academy Road

Taxable ValueLand$390,172Additions$559,931Total$950,103
Tax Record2025$8,533 ($711 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,010 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt3,010 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area596 SqFtStories2Lot Size127,631 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979ZoningR5ACountyWHATCOMAPN380323 356200 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1979 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: 1979 Academy Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
$372,500
3
3,010
127,630
$718,000
3
2,400
43,560
$1,450,000
3
2,694
43,560
$1,450,000
3
2,694
43,560
$580,000
3
1,938
43,560
3
2
2,482
307,969

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