NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1515 Franklin St Bellingham, WA 98225

York Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $728,000 - $773,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
$396/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 29, 2021

Last sale price $520,000 $274 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,464/month

Highlights

  • Detached Garage
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • 5-minute walk to Cornwall Park

About This Home

As of January 2021

This home is located at 1515 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 29 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $752,668, approximately $396 per square foot. This property was built in 2007. 1515 Franklin St is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Lowell Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School.

Last Buyer's Agent

Galen Hirss

COMPASS License #111047

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1723509

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,691

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 3,920

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Community Details

  • Bellingham Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803304061250000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,691

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 5.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1900

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached, Off Street
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Bellingham

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920
  • Parcel Number: 3803304061250000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2021
Closed on
Jan 22, 2021
Sold by
Kolbo L James L and Kolbo Linda A
Bought by
Hirss Galen and Hirss Cheryl
Buyer's Agent
Galen Hirss
COMPASS
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Current Estimated Value
$752,668

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$232,668
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.71%
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Outstanding Balance
$354,967
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$380,596

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2007
Sold by
Reinders Construction Llc
Bought by
Kolbo L James and Kolbo Linda A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,100
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2006
Sold by
Dallas Llc
Bought by
Reinders Construction Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
Hirss Galen $520,000 Whatcom Land Title
Kolbo L James $339,280 First American Title Insuran
Reinders Construction Llc $115,280 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hirss Galen $390,000
Previous Owner Kolbo L James $199,100
Previous Owner Reinders Construction Llc $235,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2021 01/29/21 Sold $520,000 0.0% $274 / Sq Ft
01/29/2021 01/29/21 For Sale $520,000 -- $274 / 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 $5,691 $713,230 $277,092 $436,138
2023 $5,691 $731,346 $284,130 $447,216
2022 $4,648 $630,482 $244,944 $385,538
2021 $4,560 $500,382 $194,400 $305,982
2020 $4,669 $463,317 $180,000 $283,317
2019 $4,180 $458,511 $139,751 $318,760
2018 $4,209 $411,567 $125,471 $286,096
2017 $3,633 $354,347 $108,024 $246,323
2016 $3,178 $319,626 $96,936 $222,690
2015 $3,116 $291,052 $88,536 $202,516
2014 -- $276,140 $84,000 $192,140
2013 -- $270,064 $78,750 $191,314
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Galen Hirss

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Galen Hirss

    COMPASS

    (360) 685-3993

    3 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Galen Hirss
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  • Rom Hirss

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Rom Hirss

    COMPASS

    (360) 922-2181

    3 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Rom Hirss
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1723509

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380330-406125-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 York

1515 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 1515 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 29 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $752,668, approximately $396 per square foot. This property was built in 2007. 1515 Franklin St 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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