Listed by Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc., Bought with Muljat Group
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1605 Donovan Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,270,000 - $1,502,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,758 Sq Ft
$358/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 30, 2025

Last sale price $1,300,000 $346 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,228 / mo

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Territorial View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

About This Home

As of October 2025

Immaculate 3,800 square foot Fairhaven craftsman home only steps from parks, playgrounds & trails. No details were missed in the 2009 renovation of this 5-bedroom (2 down, 3 up), 4-bath home with primary on the main floor and a secondary en-suite on the upper floor. High-end workmanship featuring fir wainscoting, Chuckanut sandstone fireplace, large chef's kitchen with high-end appliances opening to the dining and living rooms. The upper floor includes a large play/recreation area, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, music room, office and storage space. This home is highly energy-efficient with solar panels and EV charging in the 2-car garage. The lighted flagstone patio is ideal for outdoor entertaining and the gardens are low-maintenance and irrigated.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chet Kenoyer

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. License #7168 Listed on: 07/07/2025

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary McIntosh

Muljat Group License #27165

Muljat Group

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2402747

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,195

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,758 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by HBC Construction
  • Fairhaven Subdivision
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3702013130150000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,195

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3758
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: See Remarks
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ADUCount: 0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 3758
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3758
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 2
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Builder Name: HBC Construction
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank, Stone
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3702013130150000
  • Topography: Level,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Electric Car Charging,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10195

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2025
Closed on
Oct 28, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chet Kenoyer
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mary McIntosh
Muljat Group
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.39%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$1,343,612

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,612
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
0.0478%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,300,000 Whatcom Land Title
$499,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $144,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Sold $1,300,000 +0.4% $346 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 For Sale $1,295,000 0.0% $345 / Sq Ft
07/27/2025 07/27/25 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $345 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History

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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
2025 $10,196 $1,114,988 $299,250 $815,738
2024 $10,040 $1,246,063 $354,774 $891,289
2023 $10,040 $1,290,612 $367,458 $923,154
2022 $8,269 $1,098,400 $312,732 $785,668
2021 $7,856 $885,830 $252,210 $633,620
2020 $7,719 $777,037 $221,235 $555,802
2019 $6,497 $737,577 $210,000 $527,577
2018 $6,718 $622,566 $162,208 $460,358
2017 $5,928 $552,616 $143,980 $408,636
2016 $5,398 $508,991 $132,480 $376,511
2015 $5,313 $482,816 $125,580 $357,236
2014 -- $459,809 $119,600 $340,209
2013 -- $436,255 $115,000 $321,255
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chet Kenoyer

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Chet Kenoyer

    Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

    (360) 676-9229

    4 in this area

    392 Total Sales

    Chet Kenoyer
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  • Mary McIntosh

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Mary McIntosh

    Muljat Group

    (360) 325-9076

    2 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Mary McIntosh
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2402747

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370201-313015-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Happy Valley

1605 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, WA

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