$445,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2019

1496 Silver Beach Rd Bellingham, WA 98229

Whatcom Falls Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,795 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$248 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Creek or Stream View
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Whatcom Falls Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

Ideally situated at the entrance to Whatcom Falls Park, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features an open concept floor plan on the upper level above an oversized two car garage. Interior features include a gas fireplace, new appliances, & skylights. Just off the grand room, a large deck overlooking a stream provides a lovely outdoor ambiance. The central location cannot be beaten as you're just steps away from an array of PNW activities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zach Harrison

COMPASS License #22027987 Listed on: 06/06/2019

COMPASS

Co-Listed By

Ken Harrison

COMPASS License #50418

Last Buyer's Agent

Brent Robinson

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #113943

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1469647

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,262

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Dog Run
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RS7.2

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Creek or Stream
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Whatcom Falls Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803283280860000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,262

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Architecture: Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Skylights, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Bathrooms Main: Main
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Dining Room: Upper
  • Family Room: Upper
  • Living Room: Upper
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Upper
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1795
  • Square Footage Finished: 1795

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Waterfront: Creek

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Garage-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Whatcom Falls

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8138
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level, Sloped
  • Parcel Number: 3803283280860000
  • Zoning Code: RS7.2
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Level, Sloped

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3623

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2023
Closed on
Apr 24, 2023
Sold by
Wolff Peter C and Wolff Victoria L
Bought by
Taylor Matthew Gregg and Taylor Suzanne Michelle
Seller's Agent
Brent Robinson
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jacson Bevens
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$608,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.32%
Views
290
Current Estimated Value
$732,165

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,165
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Outstanding Balance
$438,892
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,899

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2019
Closed on
Jul 17, 2019
Sold by
Ford Steven E and Estate Of Clem L Ford
Bought by
Wolff Peter C and Talbott Victoria L
Seller's Agent
Zach Harrison
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Brent Robinson
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-5.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.20%
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2014
Sold by
Ford Clem L and Ford Betty F
Bought by
Ford Clem L
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $600,000 Chicago Title
Bargain Sale Deed $445,000 Whatcom Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $480,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $356,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2023 05/08/23 Sold $600,000 -1.3% $334 / Sq Ft
03/29/2023 03/29/23 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2023 01/27/23 For Sale $608,000 +36.6% $339 / Sq Ft
07/23/2019 07/23/19 Sold $445,000 -3.1% $248 / Sq Ft
06/23/2019 06/23/19 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Price Changed $459,000 -2.1% $256 / Sq Ft
06/06/2019 06/06/19 For Sale $469,000 -- $261 / 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 $5,262 $585,102 $302,233 $282,869
2023 $5,262 $599,999 $309,928 $290,071
2022 $4,158 $572,973 $262,656 $310,317
2021 $4,079 $447,635 $205,200 $242,435
2020 $3,846 $414,477 $190,000 $224,477
2019 $3,623 $377,694 $162,800 $214,894
2018 $3,650 $356,729 $153,846 $202,883
2017 $3,178 $307,266 $132,220 $175,046
2016 $2,840 $279,622 $120,230 $159,392
2015 $2,847 $260,136 $113,410 $146,726
2014 -- $252,314 $110,000 $142,314
2013 -- $246,391 $97,350 $149,041
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Brent Robinson

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

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  • Jacson Bevens

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jacson Bevens

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 223-6263

    3 in this area

    136 Total Sales

    Jacson Bevens
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  • Zach Harrison

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Zach Harrison

    COMPASS

    (206) 948-3103

    32 Total Sales

    Zach Harrison
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  • Ken Harrison

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Ken Harrison

    COMPASS

    (360) 961-2615

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Ken Harrison
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1469647

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380328-328086-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98229 Whatcom Falls

1496 Silver Beach Rd, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 1496 Silver Beach Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229 and is currently priced at $445,000, approximately $247 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 1496 Silver Beach Rd 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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