NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $427,000 - $513,434

2 Beds
1 Bath
892 Sq Ft
$533/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2024

Last sale price $430,000 $482 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,668/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Territorial View
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2024

Opportunity knocks at this Columbia area gem! This 2 bedroom fixer house on large corner lot, in a highly sought after location, is the ideal candidate for a rehab project. The historical Columbia neighborhood appeal can't be beat - tree lined streets & close proximity to downtown Bellingham where shopping, employment opportunities, services & civic amenities are located. Zoning changes slated for 2025/2026 present a tremendous opportunity for the buyer able to purchase now & hold for future multi family potential. Current zoning allows for one house + two ADUs. *Buyer to verify all details to their satisfaction with the City of Bellingham.* The possibilities are endless here for the savvy buyer willing to explore all the options!

Last Listed By

Leah Crews

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #82339 Listed on: 02/07/2024

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2196873

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $104

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Value in Land
  • Zoning described as RS5

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 892 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Territorial Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Columbia Elementary School
  • Whatcom Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Columbia Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$104

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 892
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2196873?w=Consumer&agent=46229
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 459

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Dining Room
  • Living Area: 892
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 0.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 892
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Corner Lot, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Other – See Remarks
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellinghan
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Whatcom Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802244871390000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712
  • Zoning Description: RS5
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Gas Available,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax Assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Tax Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 7-8

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 104

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Columbia Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2024
Closed on
Feb 24, 2024
Sold by
Aldrich Ann M
Bought by
Vanhouten Jonathan C and Vanhouten Van Houten
Seller's Agent
Leah Crews
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Todd Peed
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
11.69%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$475,359

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,359
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.73%

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Similar Homes in Bellingham, WA

  • 549 20th St, Bellingham, WA 98225

    $589,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,472 Sq Ft
    • 549 20th St
    • Bellingham, WA

    Welcome to Northview 2 in Cordata, Bellingham's premier solar home community! This stunning 2-story modern farmhouse design features an open and spacious floorplan, a custom kitchen with sleek quartz countertops, and a primary suite with an ensuite boasting a double sink and walk-in closet. Designed with sustainability in mind, enjoy efficient mini-split heat pumps with A/C, a partially fenced

    Rob Weston Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    Section Image
  • 500 (Lot 27) Northview St, Bellingham, WA 98226

    $529,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,072 Sq Ft
    • 500 (Lot 27) Northview St
    • Bellingham, WA

    Welcome to Northview 2 in Cordata, Bellingham's premier solar home community! This stunning single-level modern farmhouse home features an open and spacious floorplan, a custom kitchen with sleek quartz countertops, and a large primary suite with vaulted ceilings, ensuite and walk-in closet. Designed with sustainability in mind, enjoy efficient mini-split heat pumps with A/C, a low-maintenance

    Rob Weston Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    Section Image
  • 1308 W Illinois St, Bellingham, WA 98225

    $539,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 840 Sq Ft
    • 1308 W Illinois St
    • Bellingham, WA

    This delightful 2-bedroom bungalow sits on an oversized, level lot in the heart of the Columbia neighborhood. A welcoming covered front porch leads you into a home filled with vintage character, featuring rounded doorways, built-ins, storm windows, and a relaxing soaker tub. Outside, the large, flat backyard offers endless possibilities, complete with a newly built deck and a detached

    Bethnie Morrison Coldwell Banker Bain

    Section Image
  • 2111 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA 98225

    $525,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 884 Sq Ft
    • 2111 Franklin St
    • Bellingham, WA

    Classic Sunnyland single story two bed offers private backyard with deck and alley accessed detached 2-car garage. Well built home is move in ready with untouched Mid-Century charm waiting to be refreshed to your liking. Walk or bike to neighborhood breweries, restaurants and Trader Joe's. Excellent starter home, downsize or investment move. Level lot would accommodate addition or ADU nicely. New

    Joe Tedrow Hammer Properties NW Inc.

    Section Image
  • 2008 Iron St, Bellingham, WA 98225

    $538,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 890 Sq Ft
    • 2008 Iron St
    • Bellingham, WA

    This charming 1910 Craftsman is ideally located on the edge of the Sunnyland neighborhood. Walk to Trader Joes, breweries, schools, coffee shops, restaurants, everything is close! While currently only used as a residence, the property is conveniently zoned with a commercial component giving the flexibility to live and work on site. This 890 SF single-story home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full

    Cerise Noah Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    Section Image
  • 1715 King St, Bellingham, WA 98225

    $499,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 820 Sq Ft
    • 1715 King St
    • Bellingham, WA

    This rare development opportunity in a core Bellingham neighborhood could be yours! Situated on a huge DOUBLE lot, this home is a fantastic opportunity for investors and homeowners alike. The 2 bedroom, 1 bath home features updated electrical throughout the house, recently replaced water main, original hardwood floors, newer appliances, and a newer fence in the fully fenced backyard. There is

    Kristal Grimstead COMPASS

    Section Image
  • 82 Eliza Island, Bellingham, WA 98225

    $456,500

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,242 Sq Ft
    • 82 Eliza Island
    • Bellingham, WA

    Adventure awaits on private Eliza Island! This 3-bedroom high-bank waterfront cabin offers breathtaking eastern views of fiery sunrises, Canadian peaks, and Bellingham Bay framed by Chuckanut’s rugged beauty. The vaulted ceilings, tongue & groove detailing, wood exterior, and cozy primary loft create the perfect rustic escape. A solar-powered inverter system brings modern off-grid comfort. Island

    Brandi Coplen Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    Section Image
  • 1601 E Maryland St, Bellingham, WA 98226

    $499,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 719 Sq Ft
    • 1601 E Maryland St
    • Bellingham, WA

    Sunny home on delightful corner lot has fresh paint inside and out, original oak hardwood floors in liv/rm, new carpets in bedrooms, secure "gear" garage for bikes, gear, gardening supplies and laundry. Fantastic walkable, bikeable location near parks, trail systems, shops and restaurants. Close to I-5 for easy commute. Enjoy spacious fenced yard for sunny barbeques or romp with your pets.

    Karin Dewell RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

    Section Image
  • 1734 Sunup Loop, Bellingham, WA 98226

    $455,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,000 Sq Ft
    • 1734 Sunup Loop
    • Bellingham, WA

    BRAND NEW!!!! 2-bedroom cottage in the Sunset Village neighborhood is one you won't want to miss! Featuring an open concept first floor living space & kitchen that includes quartz countertops and SS appliances. A powder bath and back patio finish out the first floor. Upstairs includes two good sized bedrooms and a full-size bathroom. This cottage comes with a designated parking area & a private

    Lynzi Cowden Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    Section Image

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
Vanhouten Jonathan C $430,000 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2024 02/28/24 Sold $430,000 +11.7% $482 / Sq Ft
02/12/2024 02/12/24 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2024 02/07/24 For Sale $385,000 -- $432 / 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 $96 $452,071 $298,021 $154,050
2023 $96 $463,577 $305,606 $157,971
2022 $119 $399,636 $263,454 $54,525
2021 $130 $288,334 $190,080 $54,525
2020 $135 $266,976 $176,000 $90,976
2019 $143 $321,295 $141,415 $179,880
2018 $152 $288,413 $126,965 $161,448
2017 $161 $248,313 $109,310 $139,003
2016 $160 $223,757 $98,090 $125,667
2015 $167 $203,872 $89,590 $114,282
2014 -- $193,427 $85,000 $108,427
2013 -- $185,338 $73,500 $111,838
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2196873

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380224-487139-0000