This is a view you will never get tired of. Perched at the north end of Lake Whatcom in coveted Silver Beach, this home delivers all the best parts of lakefront living — the water, the light, year-round panoramic sunsets, the boats gliding by — without the lakefront price tag. Two resident eagles hunt the lake daily, right outside your windows, and Silver Beach public access sits just around the corner, with Barkley Village and downtown Bellingham an easy drive. Inside, a beautiful remodel has it ready to enjoy on day one: a stunning reimagined kitchen, updated bathrooms, and luxury carpet, wood flooring, trim, woodwork and doors throughout, while vaulted ceilings and skylights leave the home bathed in natural light, and efficient heating and air conditioning on every floor keep it comfortable in every season. The primary suite with ensuite bath is on the main level — your own retreat, no stairs, with the lake right outside the window — and six bedrooms and 3.75 baths mean room for everyone: guests, home offices, all of it. Downstairs, three bedrooms occupy their own natural footprint, making them a terrific candidate for conversion to separate living space for multigenerational living or extended guests (buyer to verify). Outside, a fully fenced yard and tons of parking. Hot tub ready! Pad and wiring are already in place — just add water and soak with the lake in front of you. Come take a bite of this slice of heaven.
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Listed by: Muljat Group • Kyle H. Martin
Bought with: Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
$1,250,000
4815 Academy Street, Bellingham, WA 98226
6beds
3,692sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$1,250,500 Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$4,569 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,250,500
$1.19M - $1.33M
$4,569/mo
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Tons of parkingPanoramic sunsetsLuxury carpetStunning reimagined kitchenWood flooringUpdated bathroomsFully fenced yard
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Listed by:
Kyle H. Martin,
Muljat Group
Bought with:
Ashleigh Abhold, 27993
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2554162
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Heat Pump
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: Gas, Water Heater Location: x2 (garage + utility rm.)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Stone, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,692
- Total interior livable area: 3,692 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Primary Bedroom, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Pantry, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: Appro x 119 x 70
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3803224593070000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tri-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellingham
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Silver Beach
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $339/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $960,070
- Annual tax amount: $8,450
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Sold | $1,250,000+4.3%$339/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2554162 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,199,000$325/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2554162 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000+88.8%$325/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2554162 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2016 | Sold | $635,000-2.2%$172/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1004889 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2016 | Price change | $649,000-1.5%$176/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1004889 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2016 | Price change | $659,000-2.9%$178/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1004889 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2016 | Price change | $679,000-1.6%$184/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1004889 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2016 | Price change | $690,000-1.3%$187/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1004889 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $699,000+33.1%$189/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1004889 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2012 | Sold | $525,000-2.1%$142/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #320996 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2012 | Pending sale | $536,500$145/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY, INC. #320996 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2012 | Listed for sale | $536,500-0.5%$145/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Whatcom Co. Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2011 | Listing removed | $539,000$146/sqft |
Source: Kelly Hanlon #219114136 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2011 | Price change | $539,000-1.8%$146/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #216416 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2011 | Price change | $549,000-5.3%$149/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #216416 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2011 | Listed for sale | $579,900$157/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #216416 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,857 +0.8% | $960,070 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $7,798 +4.9% | $1,002,286 +14% |
| 2022 | $7,434 +10.2% | $879,198 +21% |
| 2021 | $6,749 +1.2% | $726,610 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $6,671 | $677,798 +7% |
| 2019 | $6,671 +3.5% | $633,270 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $6,448 +11.8% | $568,001 +13% |
| 2017 | $5,768 -3.4% | $502,572 +10% |
| 2016 | $5,970 +25.7% | $456,738 +5% |
| 2015 | $4,750 | $435,127 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $4,750 -2.6% | $432,421 +4.4% |
| 2013 | $4,879 | $414,338 |
| 2012 | -- | $414,338 |
| 2011 | -- | $414,338 |
| 2010 | -- | $414,338 -0.3% |
| 2009 | $3,042 -8.4% | $415,665 +23.2% |
| 2008 | $3,321 | $337,385 |
| 2007 | $3,321 +12.3% | $337,385 |
| 2005 | $2,957 | $337,385 +30% |
| 2004 | $2,957 +3.5% | $259,495 +10% |
| 2003 | $2,856 +2.8% | $235,990 |
| 2002 | $2,778 -0.4% | $235,990 |
| 2001 | $2,788 | $235,990 +4% |
| 2000 | -- | $226,905 |
| 1999 | -- | $226,905 |
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Neighborhood: Silver Beach
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- 7/10Silver Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Whatcom Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Silver Beach Elem
- Middle: Whatcom 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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