OFF MARKET

Listed by Rob Weston • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. Bought with Keller Williams Western Realty.

Off market jul 2016 for $190K

$1,435,563

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,248/mo

Land

•

4.78

acres (lot)

1963 Academy Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

About this home

Vacant landProperty Type

4.78 acresLot Size

$300,327Price/Acres

Listed by Rob Weston • Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Bought with Jesse Emery • Keller Williams Western Realty

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #973301

Redfin Estimate

$1,435,563

$1.2M since sold in July 2016$12K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 19.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,150,000
A
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,275,000
B
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SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$1,110,000
C
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$1,036,000
D
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$1,550,000
E
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SOLD OCT 24, 2025
$1,093,500
F
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Sell

$1,213,070

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 98226, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$675K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

160

26 MoM

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Sale history for 1963 Academy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,505

$547,758 + $1,082,240

$1,629,998

2025

$15,513 (+9.0%)

$547,758 + $1,082,240

$1,629,998

2024

$14,234 (+18.8%)

$554,872 + $1,096,294

$1,651,166

2023

$11,984 (+8.8%)

$554,872 + $1,096,294

$1,651,166

2022

$11,012 (+6.8%)

$436,907 + $863,224

$1,300,131

2021

$10,307 (+0.5%)

$361,080 + $713,408

$1,074,488

2020

$10,251 (+8.4%)

$282,269 + $689,760

$972,029

2019

$9,453 (+299.1%)

$249,707 + $610,192

$859,899

2017

$2,369 (+3.1%)

$191,200

2016

$2,297 (+10.5%)

$191,200

2015

$2,078 (−1.3%)

$168,065

2014

$2,106 (+7.6%)

$168,065

2013

$1,957 (−1.1%)

$168,065

2011

$1,978 (+5.5%)

$179,537

2010

$1,875 (+33.7%)

$191,200

2009

$1,402

$143,400

Tax history for 1963 Academy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,505

$547,758 + $1,082,240

$1,629,998

2025

$15,513 (+9.0%)

$547,758 + $1,082,240

$1,629,998

2024

$14,234 (+18.8%)

$554,872 + $1,096,294

$1,651,166

2023

$11,984 (+8.8%)

$554,872 + $1,096,294

$1,651,166

2022

$11,012 (+6.8%)

$436,907 + $863,224

$1,300,131

2021

$10,307 (+0.5%)

$361,080 + $713,408

$1,074,488

2020

$10,251 (+8.4%)

$282,269 + $689,760

$972,029

2019

$9,453 (+299.1%)

$249,707 + $610,192

$859,899

2017

$2,369 (+3.1%)

$191,200

2016

$2,297 (+10.5%)

$191,200

2015

$2,078 (−1.3%)

$168,065

2014

$2,106 (+7.6%)

$168,065

2013

$1,957 (−1.1%)

$168,065

2011

$1,978 (+5.5%)

$179,537

2010

$1,875 (+33.7%)

$191,200

2009

$1,402

$143,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.78 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,165

Year built

2018

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Whatcom County

APN

3803233482340000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.

R5A

Rural District

The purpose of the Rural District is to maintain the low density rural residential character of the areas designated as rural and rural neighborhood on the Comprehensive Plan map and implement the Comprehensive Plan policies that define the rural character in Whatcom County in accordance with RCW 36.70A.070(5). In addition, it is the intent of this district to allow a variety of low intensity uses that are compatible and complementary with the conservation of agricultural, forestry and related uses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Exterior

Property Features
Property Features: Evergreens, Heavily Forested, Stream/Creek

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek

Property Information
Style Code: 41 - Res-Over 1 Acre
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Land
Has View

Land Information
Soil Feasibility Test: true
Possible Use: Residential

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: County records
Road Information: County Maintained,Gravel
Road On Which Side: north
Zoning Jurisdiction: County
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 4.78
Elevation Units: Feet
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: County

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,297
Tax Year: 2016

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Available, In Street, Share Available, Water Rights
Electricity Status: In Street
Sewer: Not Available
Septic System Type: Biofilter
Septic Design Applied: true
Septic Design Installed: false
Utilities: Electricity Available, Septic Design Applied
Gas Status: Not Available

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Silver Beach Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Whatcom Mid
High School: Squalicum High
High School District: Bellingham

Location Information
Directions: from North Shore Drive, EAST on Academy Road to just before the top of the hill property to the right. property sits south west of shared driveway.
Topography: Gullies,Level,Rolling

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,165
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2018
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 3803233482340000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 0
Building Area Total: 0
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Structure Type: Unspecified

Around this home

Schools

Silver Beach Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

7/10

Whatcom Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi

8/10

Squalicum High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 84° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Bellingham, WA • 98226

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In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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1.8 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.36M – $1.65M

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