Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$560,000

1700 Zylstra Alley Mount Vernon, WA 98274

Estimated payment $3,136/month

Total Views 400
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,523 Sq Ft
$368 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Territorial View
  • No HOA
  • Property is near public transit
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3-minute walk to Kiwanis Park

About This Home

Tucked away on a quiet alley with only one entrance, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers rare privacy in a prime mid-city location—just minutes from shopping, dining, services, and transit. Built in 2006 with classic Northwest charm, the home features a welcoming covered front porch, stone-accented exterior, and low-maintenance landscaping with fully fenced back yard. Inside, enjoy an open floor plan with great room design, vaulted ceilings and a bay window overlooking the covered front porch. A spacious kitchen featuring a central island, black stainless appliances, and sleek quartz countertops. The private primary suite includes access to the backyard deck and a luxurious 5-piece bath. A perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and style.

Listing Agent

Joan Vander Giessen

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #34909 Listed on: 07/16/2025

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2406494

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $403

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,523 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • Mount Baker Mid Middle School
  • Mount Vernon High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Brian Zylstra
  • Mount Vernon Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$403

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Building Name: see legal description
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1523
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2406494?w=Consumer&agent=51146
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Slate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1523
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1523
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Double Oven,Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Builder Name: Brian Zylstra
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank, Stone
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame

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
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of Mt Vernon
  • WaterCompany: PUD
  • WaterHeaterLocation: garage
  • WaterHeaterType: gas
  • InternetConnected: Ziply

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Mount Vernon
  • High School: Mount Vernon High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mount Baker Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: P124640
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970
  • Zoning: R-1,7.0-single
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 2
  • IrrigationComments: PUD

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 403

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson Elem

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $405 $214,800 -- --
2023 $405 $214,800 $0 $0
2022 $469 $214,800 $0 $0
2021 $507 $214,800 $0 $0
2020 $525 $214,800 $0 $0
2019 $527 $214,800 $0 $0
2018 $544 $214,800 $0 $0
2017 $581 $214,800 $0 $0
2016 $606 $240,600 $67,200 $173,400
2015 $2,774 $214,800 $60,000 $154,800
2013 $2,760 $179,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $560,000 +143.5% $368 / Sq Ft
05/01/2015 05/01/15 Sold $230,000 -2.1% $151 / Sq Ft
03/09/2015 03/09/15 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2015 01/08/15 For Sale $234,950 -- $154 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $230,000 Guardian Northwest Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $228,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $233,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $218,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $187,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2406494

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: P124640