Rockhood
$685,000List price
Active

19 Academy Highlands · Bellingham, WA 98226

Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Jenni Durgin #NWM2551121

About this home

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and natural beauty on this exceptional 20-acre estate property. Accessed through a gated entry, this expansive parcel offers a rare opportunity to create your dream home in a peaceful forested setting. A forestry management plan allows for 3 acres to be cleared around your future building site to allow light and future views of the Canadian Coastal Range, and providing ample space for a residence, shop, gardens, or outdoor living areas while preserving the surrounding natural landscape. Enjoy the tranquility of country living without sacrificing convenience—located just 10 minutes from Bellingham for groceries, shopping, and everyday essentials, and only 15 minutes from downtown Bellingham’s restaurants, waterfront, and amenities. Whether you're seeking a private estate, recreational retreat, or long-term investment, this unique property offers endless possibilities in a highly desirable location.

Location

Basics

Property type
Land
Style
Res-Over 1 Acre
Lot size
871,200 sq ft (20 acres)
County
Whatcom
MLS #
NWM2551121

Interior

Heating
None
Cooling
None

Exterior & lot

Lot features
Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
Topography
Level,Sloped
View
City, Lake, Mountains
Waterfront
No

Utilities

Water
Well Needed
Sewer
Not Available
Utilities
Electricity Available, Snow Removal

Community & fees

Subdivision
Bellingham
Community features
CCRs, Gated
Property tax
$52

Transaction

Listed on
Jul 9, 2026
Days on market
60
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Bellingham

High
Mount Baker Senior High
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 61% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS

Listing agent: Jenni Durgin.

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Data last updated 2026-08-14.