Listed by Muljat Group, Bought with Designed Realty
$1,950,000
SOLD JAN 21, 2022

1041 Sterk Ln Bellingham, WA 98226

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,475 Sq Ft
4.94 Acres

Recently Sold

$561 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Spa
  • Fruit Trees
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of January 2022

Rambler nestled on 5 serene, private acres 10 minutes from Bellingham. This Self-sustainable property offers orchards, garden space, private well, paved access from the main road to the property, solar panels, 6000+/-sf pole building/shop with 2 lifts, 2 car attached garage, additional detached shop with loft, lush, mature landscape and pond stocked with fish & turtles. Home has one level living with a bonus room above the attached garage, tons of natural light, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, bonus room & extra finished room off of the master suite, granite counters, beautiful eat-in kitchen, formal dining, formal living room with cozy fireplace & vaulted ceilings, guest bathroom with claw foot tub and perfect spaces for outdoor entertaining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kena Greer Brashear

Muljat Group License #26557 Listed on: 11/04/2021

Muljat Group

Co-Listed By

Adrik Brashear

Muljat Group License #123349

Last Buyer's Agent

Bridget Parsons

Designed Realty License #113709

Designed Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1861547

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,042

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 4.94 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Zoning described as R5A

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,475 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Irene Reither Primar Elementary School
  • Meridian Mid Middle School
  • Meridian High School

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803041702820000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,042

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,DoubleOven,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3475
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,327

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 3475
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3475
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet, Propane, Septic System, Electricity Available, Propane, Individual Well
  • HeatingCoolingType: Stove/Free Standing
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Meridian
  • High School: Meridian High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Meridian Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803041702820000
  • Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.94
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 215186
  • Zoning Description: R5A
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Dock,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Outbuildings,Patio,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9042

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Propane

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Irene Reither Primar

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2021
Closed on
Dec 6, 2021
Sold by
Rawls Benjamin J
Bought by
Lemelson Alexandra K and Lemelson Kathy C
Seller's Agent
Kena Greer Brashear
Muljat Group
Buyer's Agent
Bridget Parsons
Designed Realty
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,755,000
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2021
Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Heaton Craig J and Heaton Francine E
Bought by
Rawis Benjamin J
Seller's Agent
Wayne Kwiatkowski
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Kena Greer Brashear
Muljat Group
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
47.57%
Original Mortgage
$1,140,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2013
Closed on
Sep 24, 2013
Sold by
Huffman Jerry H and Huffman Sherry W
Bought by
Heaton Craig J and Heaton Francine E
Seller's Agent
Carrie Vike-Hilleary
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
JoAnne Wyatt
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.68%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2007
Sold by
Bafus Hinds Spencer and Bafus Hinds Ruby
Bought by
Huffman Jerry H and Huffman Sherry W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$656,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,950,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $1,550,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $1,550,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $660,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $820,280 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,755,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,140,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $352,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $360,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $290,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $656,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $1,900,000 -2.6% $547 / Sq Ft
01/21/2022 01/21/22 Sold $1,950,000 0.0% $561 / Sq Ft
11/24/2021 11/24/21 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2021 11/04/21 For Sale $1,950,000 +25.8% $561 / Sq Ft
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $1,550,000 0.0% $443 / Sq Ft
06/18/2021 06/18/21 For Sale $1,550,000 +134.8% $443 / Sq Ft
09/27/2013 09/27/13 Sold $660,000 +1.5% $188 / Sq Ft
08/25/2013 08/25/13 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2013 08/21/13 For Sale $650,000 -- $186 / 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 $11,439 $1,447,405 $326,347 $1,121,058
2023 $11,439 $1,414,903 $319,019 $1,095,884
2022 $9,114 $1,114,097 $251,196 $862,901
2021 $9,042 $920,741 $207,600 $713,141
2020 $8,292 $837,850 $236,462 $601,388
2019 $6,594 $765,147 $215,943 $549,204
2018 $8,023 $669,854 $189,049 $480,805
2017 $7,244 $617,722 $174,336 $443,386
2016 $6,996 $587,454 $165,794 $421,660
2015 $6,873 $560,547 $158,200 $402,347
2014 -- $534,169 $146,129 $388,040
2013 -- $439,593 $148,708 $290,885
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1861547

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380304-170282-0000