Listed by BHHS Bayside Realty, Bought with Windermere RE Arlington
$603,000
SOLD AUG 24, 2023

15 Louise View Dr Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,318 Sq Ft
5,997 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$260 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Deck
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2023

Beautiful open-concept home perfect for entertaining & enjoying nature. This bright & sunny property is a retreat for those seeking tranquility & comfort. The layout seamlessly combines the spaciousness of the kitchen, living room, office & dedicated dining area, & updated with efficient mini-splits for heating/AC & hardwood floors. Unwind & relax in the large primary suite on the main floor. Downstairs, there are 2 additional ample sized bedrooms & a large laundry room. Head outside to a private backyard retreat with a spacious deck & covered fire pit that's bordered on two sides by a green belt. Whole house generator provides power during any outage. Amenities include a marina, golf course, dog parks, pools, trails & beaches on the lake.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Farkas

BHHS Bayside Realty License #24115 Listed on: 06/15/2023

BHHS Bayside Realty

Co-Listed By

Michael Farkas

BHHS Bayside Realty License #108719

Last Buyer's Agent

Sally Tritt-Collins

Windermere RE Arlington License #11759

Windermere RE Arlington

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2127655

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,138

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 5,997 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Zoning described as RR3

HOA Fees

  • $144 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,318 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • Geneva Elementary School
  • Kulshan Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Sudden Valley Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,138

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$144 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 14 - Split Entry
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2318
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2127655?w=Consumer&agent=73805
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 732

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Split
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2318
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2318
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Available
  • Water Source: Community
  • Cooling: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Lake Whatcome Water and Sewer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Tankless

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boat Launch, CCRs, Club House, Golf, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 144
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3704074792250000
  • Topography: PartialSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5997
  • Zoning Description: RR3
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cabana/Gazebo,Cable TV,Deck,High Speed Internet,Propane
  • MLSLotSizeSource: County
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: County
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Propane, See Remarks

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5138

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Propane,See Remarks

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2023
Closed on
Aug 14, 2023
Sold by
Streem Kathryn
Bought by
Bartsch Rebecca M and Bartsch Eren R
Seller's Agent
Christine Farkas
BHHS Bayside Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sally Tritt-Collins
Windermere RE Arlington
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$603,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
0.67%
Views
143
Current Estimated Value
$653,729

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,729
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.96%
Original Mortgage
$478,000
Outstanding Balance
$469,651
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$167,675

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2018
Closed on
Jan 25, 2019
Sold by
Lucarelli John and Lucarelli Tamara L
Bought by
Streem Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Chad Paulsen
NextHome 365 Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Farkas
BHHS Bayside Realty
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-6.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.39%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2016
Closed on
Aug 16, 2016
Sold by
Esser Vicki G and David Esser E
Bought by
Lucarelli John and Lucarelli Tamara L
Buyer's Agent
Chad Paulsen
NextHome 365 Realty
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$310,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.21%
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2009
Sold by
Esser Vicki G and Rhoades Vicki G
Bought by
Esser Vicki G and David Esser E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2007
Sold by
Harkness Heavy Construction Inc
Bought by
Lee Jenny

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$327,200
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2004
Sold by
Lee Nicole
Bought by
Rylant Mark and Rylant Tiffany B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,625
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2003
Sold by
Sudden Valley Community Assn
Bought by
Lee Nicole J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2002
Sold by
Hinlor Trading Company
Bought by
Sudden Valley Community Assn
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 $603,000 Whatcom Land Title
Quit Claim Deed $313 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $385,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $310,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed $409,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $55,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed -- Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed -- Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $478,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $248,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $255,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $327,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $12,300 Construction
Previous Owner $175,200 Construction
Previous Owner $20,625 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Sold $603,000 +0.7% $260 / Sq Ft
07/22/2023 07/22/23 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2023 06/15/23 For Sale $599,000 +55.6% $258 / Sq Ft
02/08/2019 02/08/19 Sold $385,000 -3.7% $166 / Sq Ft
01/06/2019 01/06/19 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2018 12/06/18 Price Changed $399,950 -2.5% $173 / Sq Ft
11/28/2018 11/28/18 For Sale $410,000 +32.3% $177 / Sq Ft
08/23/2016 08/23/16 Sold $310,000 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
08/23/2016 08/23/16 For Sale $310,000 -- $134 / 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 $5,293 $610,466 $134,920 $475,546
2023 $5,293 $614,194 $135,744 $478,450
2022 $4,205 $529,493 $117,024 $412,469
2021 $4,031 $383,690 $84,800 $298,890
2020 $4,074 $361,972 $80,000 $281,972
2019 $3,744 $361,611 $69,044 $292,567
2018 $3,756 $339,543 $64,800 $274,743
2017 $3,172 $290,172 $55,350 $234,822
2016 $2,840 $255,309 $48,600 $206,709
2015 $2,844 $239,256 $46,323 $192,933
2014 -- $232,423 $45,000 $187,423
2013 -- $243,153 $42,600 $200,553
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2127655

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370407-479225-0000