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    • Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. • Robert D. Weston
    Price cut: $45K (7/2)
    $1,750,000

    4203 Academy Street, Bellingham, WA 98226

    4beds
    4,050sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2012
    0.82 Acres Lot
    $1,703,500 Zestimate®
    $432/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Quartz-surround fireplacePanoramic lake viewsRv or boat parkingBonus roomRaised bedsMarble-topped vintage vanityCrown molding
    Experience refined lakeside living in this exquisitely crafted Silver Beach residence overlooking the shimmering expanse of Lake Whatcom. Set on 0.82 acres across two legal lots, including a buildable extra lot, this estate offers rare privacy, elegance, and future opportunity. The home features 4 bedrooms, an office, bonus room, and a full basement suite ideal for guests or multi-generational living. The main level showcases an open layout with lake views, a designer kitchen with granite surfaces, custom cabinetry, pot filler, and walk-in pantry, plus French-door dining that flows to expansive wraparound composite decking and a dedicated cooking porch. The living room exudes luxury with box-beam ceilings, crown molding, quartz-surround fireplace, and bespoke built-ins. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat with vaulted ceilings, a private veranda, panoramic lake views, marble-topped vintage vanity, soaking tub, and walk-in closet. Additional bedrooms offer serene lake or garden vistas, while the vaulted bonus room provides an elevated space for media or leisure. Outdoor living is exceptional with lush landscaping, entertainment patios, hot tub, raised beds, firepit, fenced yard, and RV or boat parking. A rare offering near parks, trails, cafés, and the lake’s edge, delivering an unparalleled lifestyle.
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    Listed by:

    Robert D. Weston,

    Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2536017MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Lower
      Other
      • Level: Main
      Other
      • Level: Main
      Bonus room
      • Level: Second
      Den office
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Entry hall
      • Level: Main
      Great room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen with eating space
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Rec room
      • Level: Lower
      Other
      • Level: Lower
      Utility room
      • Level: Second
      Heating
      • Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Recirculation Pump, Wall Furnace, Electric, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Ductless
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Natural Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
      Features
      • Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Pantry
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
      • Doors: French Doors
      • Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
      • Basement: Daylight,Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,050
      • Total interior livable area: 4,050 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
      • Has attached garage: Yes
      • Covered spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: Main
      • Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wine Cellar
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Indoor, Bath
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Lake, Mountain(s), See Remarks, Territorial
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Lake
      Lot
      • Size: 0.82 Acres
      • Dimensions: 180 x 299...
      • Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, RV Parking
      • Topography: Level,Rolling,Terraces
      • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 3803221583190000
      • Zoning: RES
      • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Craftsman,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Wood Products, Cement Plank
      • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Very Good
      • Year built: 2012

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
      • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
      • Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
      • Utilities for property: Comcast / Xfinity, Comcast / Xfinity

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Bellingham
      Location
      • Region: Bellingham

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $432/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,034,342
      • Annual tax amount: $11,071
      • Date on market: 6/19/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 26 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
      • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

        Estimated market value

        $1,703,500

        $1.62M - $1.79M

        $4,956/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/6/2026Pending sale$1,750,000$432/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2536017 Report a problem
        7/2/2026Price change$1,750,000-2.5%$432/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2536017 Report a problem
        6/22/2026Listed for sale$1,795,000$443/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2536017 Report a problem
        6/18/2026Pending sale$1,795,000$443/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2536017 Report a problem
        6/5/2026Listed for sale$1,795,000$443/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2536017 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$8,464 +0.8%$1,034,342 -4.2%
        2023$8,401 +4.9%$1,079,824 +14%
        2022$8,009 +10.1%$947,213 +21%
        2021$7,271 +3.9%$782,821 +10.1%
        2020$6,997 $710,891 +7%
        2019$6,997 +3.5%$664,126 +11.5%
        2018$6,762 +11.8%$595,670 +13%
        2017$6,049 -3.4%$527,054 +10.1%
        2016$6,260 +25.7%$478,909 +4.9%
        2015$4,982 $456,372 +3.5%
        2014$4,982 +0.2%$440,731 +4.6%
        2013$4,973 $421,537
        2012-- $421,537
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Silver Beach

        Getting around

        18 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        23 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Silver Beach Elem
        • Middle: Kulshan 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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