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

1542 Main St Lynden, WA 98264

Estimated Value: $595,000 - $655,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
$356/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 07, 2022

Last sale price $570,000 $325 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,629/month

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of October 2022

Immaculately cared for early 19th century Victorian home in the heart of Lynden! Character and charm abounds and on a massive nearly half acre lot. Home is set well back from the street with a large driveway with room for tons of parking. Home features 3 generously sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room with sitting area, and an open concept kitchen and dining area. Primary suite is upstairs and bathroom has a relaxing clawfoot tub. Beautiful hardwood floors in main areas and classic tile in the bathrooms. Step outside into a massive private back yard with a large patio and a high end custom outdoor kitchen! Detached single car garage with separate storage area. Your very own private oasis in the city!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Travis Fox

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #115959 Listed on: 07/28/2022

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Ahn

Muljat Group License #125279

Muljat Group

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1975962

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,039

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Bitumen Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,752 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Dining Room
  • Limited Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lynden Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4003194804530000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,039

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1752
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Central A/C, High Efficiency - 90%+, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1752
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1752
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Torch Down
  • View: Partial
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • HeatingCoolingType: 90%+ High Efficiency,Central A/C,Forced Air
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of Lynden
  • WaterCompany: City of Lynden
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Ziply Fiber

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lynden

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4003194804530000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20038
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cabana/Gazebo,Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Efficiency: High Efficiency - 90%+
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3039

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2022
Closed on
Sep 27, 2022
Sold by
Swanson Craig and Swanson Theresa
Bought by
Tennyson Cynthia R and Tennyson Norman
Seller's Agent
Travis Fox
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Peter Ahn
Muljat Group
List Price
$610,000
Sold Price
$570,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-6.56%
Current Estimated Value
$622,970

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,970
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.27%
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Outstanding Balance
$440,433
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$187,169

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2019
Closed on
Apr 2, 2019
Sold by
Bensen Brian L and Bensen Jennifer L
Bought by
Swanson Craig and Swanson Theresa
Seller's Agent
Karen Timmer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Travis Fox
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.44%
Original Mortgage
$408,500
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2007
Sold by
Vandalen Michael D and Van Dalen Raelene R
Bought by
Bensen Brian L and Bensen Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Tennyson Cynthia R -- Chicago Title
Swanson Craig $430,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Bensen Brian L $247,780 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tennyson Cynthia R $456,000
Previous Owner Swanson Craig $408,500
Previous Owner Bensen Brian L $170,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/07/2022 10/07/22 Sold $570,000 0.0% $325 / Sq Ft
09/06/2022 09/06/22 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Price Changed $570,000 -3.4% $325 / Sq Ft
08/17/2022 08/17/22 Price Changed $590,000 -3.3% $337 / Sq Ft
07/28/2022 07/28/22 For Sale $610,000 +41.9% $348 / Sq Ft
04/17/2019 04/17/19 Sold $430,000 +1.2% $245 / Sq Ft
03/30/2019 03/30/19 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2019 03/30/19 For Sale $425,000 -- $243 / 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 $3,908 $546,874 $261,900 $284,974
2023 $3,908 $544,013 $270,000 $274,013
2022 $3,039 $399,198 $145,762 $253,436
2021 $2,981 $329,912 $120,463 $209,449
2020 $2,611 $294,572 $107,559 $187,013
2019 $2,323 $270,185 $98,757 $171,428
2018 $2,539 $246,384 $89,964 $156,420
2017 $2,314 $221,150 $80,750 $140,400
2016 $2,188 $214,388 $77,000 $137,388
2015 $1,939 $201,648 $74,060 $127,588
2014 -- $194,813 $71,540 $123,273
2013 -- $193,273 $70,000 $123,273
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1975962

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400319-480453-0000