NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1217 Franklin St Bellingham, WA 98225

York Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $532,000 - $628,764

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 Sq Ft
$547/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 21, 2016

Last sale price $207,000 $199 Per Sq Ft

Est. 175% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,535/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Territorial View
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2-minute walk to Harriet Spanel Park

About This Home

As of November 2016

You will love this fantastic home bordering Franklin Park in the core of Bellingham! Mostly remodeled and unlived-in with solid bones. It is the perfect home to settle into or invest in for the future. Very good WWU rental opportunity. A quick stroll to the farmers market, your favorite downtown restaurants and coffee shops. Enjoy the best Bellingham has to offer within minutes of walking out of your front door. A truly exceptional value with so much to offer. This is it!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Petz

Petz Real Estate License #27588 Listed on: 08/15/2016

Co-Listed By

Monte Young

Bellwether Real Estate License #2871

Last Buyer's Agent

Meredith Murray

Buy or Sell Realty Inc

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1015215

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,716

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • Brush Vegetation
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Community Details

  • York Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803314064650000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,716

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Architecture: Victorian
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Lower
  • Senior Exemption: Y
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Range/Oven
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Dining Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Lower
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Lower
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1040
  • Square Footage Finished: 1040

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • Exterior: Cement/Concrete, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Stove/Free Standing, Wall
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Laundry Room-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: York
  • Project: ELDRIDGE-BARTLETT'S ADD TO SEHOME

Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 19
  • Lot Details: Alley
  • Lot Dimensions: 40'x112'
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Brush, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 3803314064650000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Brush, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 310

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2020
Sold by
Ford Eric A and Ford Laurie H
Bought by
Ford Eric Arthur and Ford Laurie Howton
Current Estimated Value
$568,941

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Outstanding Balance
$218,568
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$292,453

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2016
Closed on
Nov 17, 2016
Sold by
Ezrre Andrew L
Bought by
Paxman Dustin J
Seller's Agent
Anthony Petz
Petz Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Meredith Murray
Buy or Sell Realty Inc
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$207,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-3.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.01%
Original Mortgage
$203,250
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Ford Eric Arthur -- None Available
Paxman Dustin J $207,000 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ford Eric Arthur $244,000
Closed Paxman Dustin J $40,000
Closed Paxman Dustin J $203,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/21/2016 11/21/16 Sold $207,000 -3.7% $199 / Sq Ft
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2016 09/21/16 For Sale $214,900 0.0% $207 / Sq Ft
08/21/2016 08/21/16 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2016 08/15/16 For Sale $214,900 -- $207 / 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 $4,716 $590,926 $286,326 $304,600
2023 $4,716 $605,971 $293,616 $312,355
2022 $3,727 $513,545 $248,832 $264,713
2021 $3,656 $401,207 $194,400 $206,807
2020 $2,804 $371,488 $180,000 $191,488
2019 $2,642 $275,426 $140,600 $134,826
2018 $2,661 $260,157 $132,867 $127,290
2017 $2,317 $224,015 $114,190 $109,825
2016 $109 $203,839 $103,835 $100,004
2015 $454 $132,727 $97,945 $34,782
2014 -- $165,283 $95,000 $70,283
2013 -- $150,921 $88,500 $62,421
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anthony Petz

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Anthony Petz

    Petz Real Estate

    (360) 510-7590

    3 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Anthony Petz
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  • Monte Young

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Monte Young

    Bellwether Real Estate

    (360) 380-0803

    1 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Monte Young
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Meredith Murray

    Buy or Sell Realty Inc

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1015215

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380331-406465-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 York

1217 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 1217 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 15 August 2016 and is currently estimated at $568,941, approximately $547 per square foot. This property was built in 1909. 1217 Franklin St is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Happy Valley Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School.

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