Listed by Homeworks Real Estate Inc., Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1515 Donovan Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $767,350 - $1,044,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,690 Sq Ft
$524/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 10, 2016

Last sale price $560,000 $331 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,426 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • Fruit Trees
  • Corner Lot
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Patio

About This Home

As of August 2016

Charming restored victorian home in the heart of Fairhaven. Triple lot home includes green house, raised garden beds, fruit trees, and artist studio w/ loft. Energy Challenge star powered solar panels, radiant heat and super insulation reduce energy costs. Updated: roof, kitchen, master, artist studio, windows Skylights. Walking distance to: Shops, Parks, Farmers Market Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Webber

Homeworks Real Estate Inc. Listed on: 07/19/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Bliss Goldstein

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. License #113916

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM980282

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Open Space
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Outbuilding

Additional Features

  • Softwood Flooring
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Fairhaven Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3702012560160000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Skylights
  • Floor Covering: Fir/Softwood
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Den or Office: Upper
  • Recreation Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1690
  • Square Footage Finished: 1690

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Radiant, Stove/Free Standing
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Fairhaven

Schools

  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Open Space, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Parcel Number: 3702012560160000
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3530

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2016
Closed on
Aug 3, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Richard Webber
Homeworks Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bliss Goldstein
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,100
12.02%
Current Estimated Value
$885,088

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$325,088
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2015
Closed on
Jun 24, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christine Farkas
BHHS Bayside Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Farkas
BHHS Bayside Realty
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
3.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.54%
Original Mortgage
$27,250
Interest Rate
0.0311%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
0.0446%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$560,000 Whatcom Land Title
$495,000 Whatcom Land Title
$350,280 Chicago Title Insurance
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $27,250
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $185,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/10/2016 08/10/16 Sold $560,000 +12.0% $331 / Sq Ft
07/22/2016 07/22/16 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2016 07/19/16 For Sale $499,900 +1.0% $296 / Sq Ft
06/26/2015 06/26/15 Sold $495,000 +3.3% $293 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/31/2015 05/31/15 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2015 05/28/15 For Sale $479,000 -- $283 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History

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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
2025 $6,789 $729,648 $332,500 $397,148
2024 $6,684 $829,423 $371,668 $457,755
2023 $6,684 $859,077 $384,956 $474,121
2022 $5,504 $731,133 $327,624 $403,509
2021 $5,229 $589,639 $264,220 $325,419
2020 $5,138 $517,223 $231,770 $285,453
2019 $4,252 $490,957 $220,000 $270,957
2018 $4,397 $407,421 $218,628 $188,793
2017 $3,878 $361,642 $194,060 $167,582
2016 $3,530 $332,967 $178,560 $154,407
2015 -- $315,763 $169,260 $146,503
2014 -- $300,720 $161,200 $139,520
2013 -- $286,747 $155,000 $131,747
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Richard Webber

    Homeworks Real Estate Inc.

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Bliss Goldstein

    Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

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  • Christine Farkas

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Christine Farkas

    BHHS Bayside Realty

    (360) 393-0793

    3 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Christine Farkas
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM980282

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370201-256016-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Happy Valley

1515 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, WA

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