$375,000
SOLD NOV 26, 2018

1520 Lowell Ave Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,760 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$213 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Secluded Lot
  • Territorial View
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2024

Minutes from Whole Foods, I-5, Lake Whatcom and Whatcom Falls Park you will find Lowell- a quiet dead end street. The house sits at the back of a very large lot surrounded by Cedar Trees. House boasts hardwood floors, easy 1 level living and a large family room conveniently located off of kitchen. Gorgeous decks on both sides of the house to take in the incredible surroundings including a fountain tucked into the trees. A quiet oasis in the City!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Othmer

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #73648 Listed on: 08/15/2018

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Elise Badgley

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #118996

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1345183

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,707

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Detached Carport Space

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Geneva Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803270621120000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,707

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Laminate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1760
  • Square Footage Finished: 1760

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Carport-Detached
  • Total Covered Parking: 3

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City
  • Water Company: City
  • Water Heater: utility closet-gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Geneva
  • Project: Cedarbrook

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 3
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street, Secluded
  • Lot Dimensions: 234 X 72
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17244
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 3803270621120000
  • Zoning Code: RES
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level, Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3918

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2024
Closed on
Jun 27, 2024
Sold by
Heller Nancy R
Bought by
Doolin Paige Marie and Beck Sofia Lydia
Seller's Agent
Elise Badgley
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Warner
eXp Realty
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$755,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.68%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$775,950

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,950
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.64%
Original Mortgage
$604,000
Outstanding Balance
$599,465
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$176,485

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2018
Closed on
Nov 7, 2018
Sold by
Berntsen Ann D and Berntsen Karl W
Bought by
Heller Nancy R
Seller's Agent
Heather Othmer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Elise Badgley
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-11.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.26%
Original Mortgage
$187,500
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2008
Sold by
Dircksen Zach and Boyer Amber
Bought by
Berntsen Ann D and Berntsen Karl W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,900
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2004
Sold by
Freeman Randy I and Freeman Sharon M
Bought by
Dircksen Zach and Boyer Amber

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,715
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $755,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $375,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $320,180 First American Title Ins
Warranty Deed $239,950 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $604,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $186,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $187,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,171 New Conventional
Previous Owner $191,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $215,715 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Sold $755,000 +0.7% $429 / Sq Ft
06/18/2024 06/18/24 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2024 06/13/24 For Sale $749,900 +100.0% $426 / Sq Ft
11/26/2018 11/26/18 Sold $375,000 -6.2% $213 / Sq Ft
10/10/2018 10/10/18 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2018 09/20/18 Price Changed $399,900 -3.6% $227 / Sq Ft
08/30/2018 08/30/18 Price Changed $415,000 -2.4% $236 / Sq Ft
08/15/2018 08/15/18 For Sale $425,000 -- $241 / 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 $5,707 $647,181 $270,419 $376,762
2023 $5,707 $663,659 $277,304 $386,355
2022 $4,767 $562,434 $235,008 $327,426
2021 $4,493 $439,401 $183,600 $255,801
2020 $4,191 $406,853 $170,000 $236,853
2019 $3,874 $373,835 $140,600 $233,235
2018 $3,919 $353,065 $132,867 $220,198
2017 $3,420 $304,176 $114,190 $189,986
2016 $3,034 $276,830 $103,835 $172,995
2015 $3,033 $257,193 $97,945 $159,248
2014 -- $249,460 $95,000 $154,460
2013 -- $237,746 $84,075 $153,671
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1345183

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380327-062112-0000