Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Muljat Group
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1503 Donovan Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $816,927 - $1,044,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,174 Sq Ft
$773/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 22, 2016

Last sale price $360,000 $307 Per Sq Ft

Est. 152% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,413/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Bay View
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of April 2016

Walk to Fairhaven! Affordable South Side living found in this classic 1925 three bedroom, three bath Fairhaven home. Big main floor living room with fireplace, dining room leading to bright kitchen, large bedroom and full bath. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and a tastefully updated three-quarter bathroom plus lots of storage. Two more unfinished bedrooms in the basement with kitchen area and cool wood fireplace. M I L opportunity! Big flat yard and plenty of off-street parking. Be quick here!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Nesbit

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #37488 Listed on: 03/17/2016

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Nathan Lowe

Muljat Group License #119046

Muljat Group

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM911047

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,749

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned City

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Mountain
  • Territorial
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Fairhaven Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 370201237016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,749

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: 2nd Kitchen, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Skylights
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Main: Upper
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Den or Office: Main
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1914
  • Square Footage Finished: 1174
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 740

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountain, Partial, Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Insert
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: COB
  • Water Company: COB
  • Water Heater: Basement-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Fairhaven
  • Project: Fairhaven Land Co's 2nd Add to Fairhaven

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell Elem
  • Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 11-12 w 20' 13
  • Lot Details: Alley, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x 102
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7000
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 370201237016
  • Zoning Code: City
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2797

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2016
Closed on
Apr 14, 2016
Sold by
Strenk Gregg Michael and Strenk Janet Ann
Bought by
Warinner Robert John
Seller's Agent
Doug Nesbit
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Nathan Lowe
Muljat Group
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4%
Current Estimated Value
$907,232

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$547,232
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.84%
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2013
Closed on
May 14, 2014
Sold by
Heffley Raymond G
Bought by
Strenk Gregg Michael and Strenk Janet
Seller's Agent
Christine Farkas
BHHS Bayside Realty
Buyer's Agent
Doug Nesbit
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Warinner Robert John $360,000 Whatcom Land Title
Strenk Gregg Michael $305,280 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Warinner Robert John $491,970
Closed Warinner Robert John $46,000
Closed Warinner Robert John $324,000
Previous Owner Strenk Gregg Michael $244,000
Previous Owner Heffley Raymond G $60,000
Previous Owner Heffley Raymond G $100,000
Previous Owner Heffley Raymond G $73,000
Previous Owner Heffley Raymond G $84,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2016 04/22/16 Sold $360,000 -4.0% $307 / Sq Ft
03/19/2016 03/19/16 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2016 03/17/16 For Sale $375,000 +23.0% $319 / Sq Ft
05/20/2014 05/20/14 Sold $305,000 -4.4% $260 / Sq Ft
04/12/2014 04/12/14 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2013 12/12/13 Price Changed $319,000 -1.8% $272 / Sq Ft
11/15/2013 11/15/13 For Sale $325,000 -- $277 / 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 $5,749 $713,275 $371,668 $341,607
2023 $5,749 $738,776 $384,956 $353,820
2022 $4,733 $628,749 $327,624 $301,125
2021 $4,183 $507,069 $264,220 $242,849
2020 $4,111 $413,786 $231,770 $182,016
2019 $3,369 $392,773 $220,000 $172,773
2018 $3,484 $322,821 $176,313 $146,508
2017 $3,073 $286,548 $156,500 $130,048
2016 $2,797 $263,824 $144,000 $119,824
2015 $2,753 $250,190 $136,500 $113,690
2014 -- $238,271 $130,000 $108,271
2013 -- $227,239 $125,000 $102,239
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Doug Nesbit

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Doug Nesbit

    Windermere Corporate

    (360) 733-3684

    4 in this area

    111 Total Sales

    Doug Nesbit
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  • Nathan Lowe

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Nathan Lowe

    Muljat Group

    (360) 201-4294

    8 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Nathan Lowe
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  • Christine Farkas

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Christine Farkas

    BHHS Bayside Realty

    (360) 603-4751

    3 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Christine Farkas
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Michael Farkas

    BHHS Bayside Realty

    (360) 393-0793

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Michael Farkas
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM911047

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370201-237016-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Happy Valley

1503 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 1503 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 17 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $907,232, approximately $772 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1503 Donovan Ave is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Lowell Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School.

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