NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1522 Fairview St Bellingham, WA 98229

Estimated Value: $1,719,000 - $2,249,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,038 Sq Ft
$648/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2015

Last sale price $1,105,000 $364 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,573/month

113 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Lake View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Northwest Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2015

Lake Whatcom at it's finest! Mesmerizing,tranquil views of Lake Whatcom,breathtaking sunrises and surrounding mountains to the East are only a part of the full experience of this no-bank lake front home tucked away in the Geneva neighborhood.The very spacious Master ensuite not only has the incredible views, a fireplace and grand walk-in closet, but also a glass block shower and jetted tub.The gourmet kitchen has a 6 burner Dacor double oven/range and other top of the line stainless appliances.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bryan Smith

Coldwell Banker Bain License #50523 Listed on: 02/19/2015

Coldwell Banker Bain

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Locker

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #42941

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM743011

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,587

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned UR

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Northwest Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Patio

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Geneva Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803260481310000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,587

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry W/Bsmt
  • Architecture: Nw Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Fireplace In Mstr Br, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Security System, Skylights, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms in the Garage: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Den or Office: Upper
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3038
  • Square Footage Finished: 3038
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 351

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Mountain
  • Waterfront: Lake, No Bank
  • Waterfront Frontage: 50 +/-

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air, 90%+ High Efficiency, Hot Water Recirc Pump
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Lake Whatcom WD 10
  • Water Company: Lake Whatcom WD 10
  • Water Heater: basement, shop-gas (3)
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Geneva

Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem
  • Middle School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 +/- x 465 +/-
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23612
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level, Terraces
  • Parcel Number: 3803260481310000
  • Zoning Code: UR
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level, Terraces

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 7860

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Handy Margaret L and Handy Douglas J
Bought by
Handy Family Trust and Handy
Current Estimated Value
$1,891,698

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2015
Closed on
Jul 14, 2015
Sold by
Bean Bruce E and Bean Sonja
Bought by
Handy Margaret L and Handy Douglas J
Seller's Agent
Bryan Smith
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Locker
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$1,284,000
Sold Price
$1,105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$179,000
-13.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Handy Family Trust $313 None Listed On Document
Handy Margaret L $1,105,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Handy Margaret L $300,000
Previous Owner Handy Douglas $352,000
Previous Owner Handy Margaret L $375,000
Previous Owner Bean Bruce E $100,000
Previous Owner Bean Bruce E $144,000
Previous Owner Bean Bruce E $460,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2015 07/15/15 Sold $1,105,000 -13.9% $364 / Sq Ft
06/13/2015 06/13/15 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2015 02/19/15 For Sale $1,284,000 -- $423 / 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 $14,587 $1,681,898 $875,680 $806,218
2023 $14,587 $1,724,720 $897,976 $826,744
2022 $12,153 $1,461,656 $761,011 $700,645
2021 $11,440 $1,141,919 $594,540 $547,379
2020 $10,799 $1,057,332 $550,500 $506,832
2019 $10,095 $973,864 $526,140 $447,724
2018 $10,204 $919,901 $497,202 $422,699
2017 $8,904 $792,013 $427,311 $364,702
2016 $7,929 $720,649 $388,562 $332,087
2015 -- $672,219 $366,521 $305,698
2014 -- $652,006 $355,500 $296,506
2013 -- $638,195 $332,318 $305,877
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM743011

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380326-048131-0000