Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,447 sqft$331/sqft
4920 Academy Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$331/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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,...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.
  • Listed by: Ethan Potts 360.734.7500 ethanpotts@windermere.com • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Listing closed: 08/13/2026 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2554015

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Sold By Muljat Group

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Property Information for 4920 Academy Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,038 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Silver Beach
  • School District: Bellingham
  • View: Lake, Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 07-13-2026
  • Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Outdoor Fireplace, Patio, RV Parking, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Elementary School: Silver Beach Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Whatcom Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Directions: Out Northshore past Britton Road, left on Academy, 2nd house on right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2026
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: 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: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 1
  • 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: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 4
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar
  • Water Heater Location: Mechanical Room
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Great Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Primary Bedroom-Second, Rec Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Second, Bathroom Full-Lower, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Second, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Instant Hot Water
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Great Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Primary Bedroom, Rec Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Fully Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Sloped
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: REalist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 40
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 125x197
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3803224892560000
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 4447
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 4447
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 4447.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 4920 Academy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2026

Sold

NWMLS #2554015

$1,470,000
Jul 15, 2026

Pending

NWMLS #2554015

Jul 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2554015

$1,475,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2026

Sold

NWMLS #2554015

$1,470,000
07/15/2026

Pending

NWMLS #2554015

07/13/2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2554015

$1,475,000

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Schools near 4920 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Silver Beach Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Whatcom Middle School
Public6 to 8

Squalicum High School
Public9 to 12

Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
Public9 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: 4920 Academy Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
$1,470,000
5
4,447
24,829
$539,000
3
9,583
$750,000
3
2,400
6,098
$539,000
4
2,156
13,068
$450,000
4
2,425
10,454
$845,000
3
2,152
6,970

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