4203 Academy Street, Bellingham, WA 98226

• 4 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 4,050 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

July 6, 2026 at 5:21PM

Listing Office:

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. : 360-734-7500

Listing Agent:

Rob Weston : 360-734-7500

MLS ID:

2536017

Interior

• General: Bath Off PrimaryCeiling Fan(s)Dbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFireplaceFrench DoorsHigh Tech CablingHot Tub/SpaJetted TubPantryVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Water HeaterWine Cellar
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer
• Basement: DaylightFinished
• Flooring: Ceramic TileConcreteHardwoodVinylVinyl PlankCarpet
• A/C: Ductless
• Heating: 90%+ High EfficiencyDuctlessForced AirRecirculation PumpWall Furnace
• Fireplace: GasFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: Cement PlankedWoodWood Products
• Style: Craftsman
• Parking: Attached GarageOff StreetRV ParkingParking spaces: 4

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• General: TwoPoured ConcreteSlab

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: nwmls
• School District: Bellingham
• County: Whatcom

Lot

• Topography: LevelRollingTerraces
• Zoning: 3803221583190000
• View: LakeMountainsSee RemarksTerritorialView

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Sewer Connected

Financial

• Source: nwmls