NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1556 Mt Baker Hwy Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated Value: $863,000 - $1,120,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,572 Sq Ft
$376/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 16, 2016

Last sale price $431,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 124% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,021/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Patio
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage
  • Dog Run

About This Home

As of December 2016

Country living, city convenience. Masterfully built, charming home offers light-filled rooms, functional layout with 3 bedrooms plus den and 3 baths and finished lower level. 5 magical acres with tall cedars, a pond and a creek. You'll love the peace: bright light inside, quiet forest outside, and home to many birds and wildlife as well as gardens and fruit trees. Huge yard with multiple uses and possibilities, imagine large garden parties and lots of room for a shop. Certified high efficiency

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Witt

blu.ink Real Estate Listed on: 09/16/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Karla Roosma

Global Referral Group, LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1028735

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,156

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • Dog Run
  • Property is zoned Rural

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Bellingham Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803103343770000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,156

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 15 - Multi Level
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Pantry, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished
  • Den or Office: Lower
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2572
  • Square Footage Finished: 2572

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Heat Pump, 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: garage-propane
  • Water Source: Community, Individual Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Bellingham

Schools

  • School District: MTB

Green Features

  • E P S Energy: 20000
  • N W E S H Certification Rating: Nwesh Certified
  • Environmental Cert: Northwest Energy Star®

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 3803103343770000
  • Lot Dimensions: 217,800 square feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 217800
  • Parcel Number: 3803103343770000
  • Zoning Code: Rural

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3664

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2016
Closed on
Dec 8, 2016
Sold by
Melland Laura and Melland Laura A
Bought by
Halverson Bruce and Halverson Tammy
Seller's Agent
Catherine Witt
blu.ink Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karla Roosma
Global Referral Group, LLC
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$431,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.92%
Total Days on Market
18
Current Estimated Value
$966,514

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$535,514
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.64%
Original Mortgage
$349,110
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2011
Sold by
Melland Laura and Estate Of Gregory Melland
Bought by
Melland Laura
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Halverson Bruce $431,000 Whatcom Land Title
Melland Laura -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Halverson Bruce $441,398
Closed Halverson Bruce $444,190
Closed Halverson Bruce $349,110
Previous Owner Melland Laura $150,000
Previous Owner Melland Laura $20,000
Previous Owner Melland Gregory $15,350
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/16/2016 12/16/16 Sold $431,000 -0.9% $168 / Sq Ft
10/05/2016 10/05/16 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2016 09/16/16 For Sale $435,000 -- $169 / 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 $7,156 $1,009,669 $313,614 $696,055
2023 $7,156 $986,997 $306,572 $680,425
2022 $5,841 $777,162 $241,395 $535,767
2021 $5,543 $642,283 $199,500 $442,783
2020 $4,854 $549,028 $238,816 $310,212
2019 $3,926 $455,050 $218,096 $236,954
2018 $4,640 $397,597 $190,560 $207,037
2017 $4,149 $367,219 $176,000 $191,219
2016 $4,029 $349,191 $167,360 $181,831
2015 $3,665 $333,835 $160,000 $173,835
2014 -- $293,975 $147,792 $146,183
2013 -- $299,203 $150,400 $148,803
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1028735

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380310-334377-0000