Listed by RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc., Bought with COMPASS
$1,250,000
SOLD MAY 12, 2025
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,545 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$491 Per Sq Ft

22% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • 4-minute walk to Harriet Spanel Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nestled in the historic Sehome Hill Neighborhood, the Monson House is within walking distance to WWU, Arboretum, Downtown, and Waterfront, This 4 bed 2.25 bath house was extensively remodeled in 2020 to include a well appointed, accessible, and fully permitted 728 Sq Ft 1 bed 3/4 bath ADU with its own kitchen and W/D. The remodel added main floor laundry, expansive luxe primary bath, open floor plan, and German-made soapstone wood stove. Access a large fenced sunny backyard with flagstone patio, mature fruit trees , and flowers. Double garage off the alley, and additional off street parking for 3 additional cars. Large basement offers storage or more possibilities. Take a look at this perfect blend of period details with modern amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandi Qualls

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #50730 Listed on: 04/18/2025

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Erika Buse

COMPASS License #125354

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2361167

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,264

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • City
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,545 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Softwood
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Happy Vly Elementary School
  • Fairhaven Mid Middle School
  • Sehome High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sehome Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803313223970000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,264

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3385
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 66

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Slate, Softwood, Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2545
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2545
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 840
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • ADUBaths: 1
  • ADUBeds: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City, Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803313223970000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405
  • Zoning: RS6.8
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: A

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6264

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Happy Vly Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Nelson Noah F and Nelson Anna
Bought by
Donald And Debra Born Living Trust and Born
Seller's Agent
Sandi Qualls
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Erika Buse
COMPASS
List Price
$1,025,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$225,000
21.95%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$1,173,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$76,210
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-73.62%
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Outstanding Balance
$979,002
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$71,107

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2016
Closed on
Aug 26, 2016
Sold by
Nisky Michael and Nisky Lisa T
Bought by
Nelson Noah F and Nelson Anna
Seller's Agent
Monte Young
Bellwether Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sandi Qualls
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$379,000
Premium/Discount to List
$19,100
5.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.70%
Original Mortgage
$303,200
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2013
Closed on
Aug 27, 2013
Sold by
Monson Steven Ian
Bought by
Nisky Michael F and Nisky Lisa T
Seller's Agent
Doug Nesbit
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Monte Young
Bellwether Real Estate
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
5.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2013
Sold by
Monson Steven
Bought by
Monson Steven
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,250,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $379,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Special Warranty Deed $305,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $980,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $236,022 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $303,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $1,250,000 +22.0% $491 / Sq Ft
04/20/2025 04/20/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $1,025,000 +170.4% $403 / Sq Ft
09/02/2016 09/02/16 Sold $379,000 -0.2% $237 / Sq Ft
08/11/2016 08/11/16 Price Changed $379,900 +5.6% $238 / Sq Ft
07/22/2016 07/22/16 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2016 07/19/16 For Sale $359,900 +18.0% $225 / Sq Ft
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $305,000 +5.5% $191 / Sq Ft
07/25/2013 07/25/13 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2013 07/24/13 For Sale $289,000 -- $181 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,107 $765,299 $278,373 $486,926
2023 $6,107 $784,783 $285,460 $499,323
2022 $4,826 $665,084 $241,920 $423,164
2021 $4,735 $519,597 $189,000 $330,597
2020 $4,211 $481,108 $175,000 $306,108
2019 $3,967 $413,586 $203,500 $210,086
2018 $3,996 $390,652 $192,308 $198,344
2017 $3,479 $336,405 $165,275 $171,130
2016 $3,114 $306,114 $150,288 $155,826
2015 $3,121 $285,206 $141,763 $143,443
2014 -- $276,630 $137,500 $139,130
2013 -- $242,785 $132,750 $110,035
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2361167

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380331-322397-0000