NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1214 Birch St Bellingham, WA 98229

Whatcom Falls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $960,000 - $1,026,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,243 Sq Ft
$438/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 12, 2021

Last sale price $800,000 $357 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,881/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Territorial View
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Galbraith-Birch St Park-N-Ride

About This Home

As of November 2021

Amazing 3 bed 2.5 bath home perfectly located for the quintessential Pacific Northwest Lifestyle. This home is just three doors from the Birch Street trailhead of the now world-famous Galbraith Mountain trail system. This 2,243 sqft home backs up to a nice foliage covered hillside and enjoys a manageable backyard. This turn-key home on a dead end street has newer paint inside and out, newer carpets, recently refinished maple flooring, and central Air Conditioning. Home features a light & airy living room with gas fireplace, dining room, lovely family room, kitchen w/granite counters & newer stainless appliances. Master w/walk-in closet & ensuite full bath and a very nice bonus room with great light.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Loeb

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #91977 Listed on: 10/14/2021

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Alana Mey

COMPASS License #121114

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1853736

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,487

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RS20.0

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Whatcom Falls Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803334414920000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,487

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Main: Upper
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2243
  • Square Footage Finished: 2243

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: COB
  • Water Company: COB
  • Water Heater: Garage-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Whatcom Falls
  • Project: Birch Street Plat
  • Community Features: CCRs

Schools

  • Elementary School: Carl Cozier Elem
  • Middle School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: Lot 41
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 65'x115'x70'x118'
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7840
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 3803334414920000
  • Zoning Code: RS20.0
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 5030

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2021
Closed on
Nov 2, 2021
Sold by
Sarr Joseph
Bought by
Harbert Nicholas and Dunn Sarah
Seller's Agent
Jason Loeb
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Alana Mey
COMPASS
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
6.67%
Current Estimated Value
$981,792

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$181,792
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.80%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$555,673
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$400,687

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2020
Closed on
Sep 22, 2020
Sold by
Newell Bohnett James and Daun Colleen
Bought by
Sarr Joseph
Seller's Agent
Joshua Shiflett
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Jason Loeb
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
3.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.99%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Shornick Catherine M
Bought by
Bohnett James Newell and Bohnett Colleen Daun Bohnett

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2011
Sold by
Ruhl Ryan M and Ekstran Kara A
Bought by
Shornick Catherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$259,600
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2009
Sold by
Skeers Construction Inc
Bought by
Ruhl Ryan M and Ekstran Kara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harbert Nicholas $800,000 Whatcom Land Title
Sarr Joseph $9,785,000 Whatcom Land Title
Sarr Joseph $600,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Bohnett James Newell $373,000 Whatcom Land Title
Shornick Catherine M $324,780 First American Title Ins
Ruhl Ryan M $390,230 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dunn Sarah $600,000
Closed Harbert Nicholas $600,000
Previous Owner Sarr Joseph $480,000
Previous Owner Shornick Catherine M $140,000
Previous Owner Shornick Catherine M $259,600
Previous Owner Ruhl Ryan M $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2021 11/12/21 Sold $800,000 +6.7% $357 / Sq Ft
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2021 10/14/21 For Sale $750,000 +25.0% $334 / Sq Ft
09/24/2020 09/24/20 Sold $600,000 +3.6% $267 / Sq Ft
08/22/2020 08/22/20 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2020 08/21/20 For Sale $579,000 -- $258 / 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 $6,487 $812,937 $349,954 $462,983
2023 $6,487 $833,635 $358,864 $474,771
2022 $5,127 $706,484 $304,128 $402,356
2021 $5,030 $551,940 $237,600 $314,340
2020 $4,791 $511,056 $220,000 $291,056
2019 $4,513 $470,476 $185,000 $285,476
2018 $4,547 $444,345 $174,825 $269,520
2017 $3,959 $382,790 $150,250 $232,540
2016 $3,535 $348,369 $136,625 $211,744
2015 $3,544 $323,793 $128,875 $194,918
2014 -- $314,057 $125,000 $189,057
2013 -- $295,643 $110,625 $185,018
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jason Loeb

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 305-6917

    7 in this area

    180 Total Sales

    Jason Loeb
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  • Alana Mey

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Alana Mey

    COMPASS

    (360) 421-0733

    3 in this area

    203 Total Sales

    Alana Mey
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  • Joshua Shiflett

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Joshua Shiflett

    Windermere Corporate

    (360) 739-1327

    6 in this area

    291 Total Sales

    Joshua Shiflett
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1853736

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380333-441492-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98229 Whatcom Falls

1214 Birch St, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 1214 Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98229 since 14 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $981,792, approximately $437 per square foot. This property was built in 2009. 1214 Birch St is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Carl Cozier Elementary School, Kulshan Middle School, and Sehome High School.

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