Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$475,000
SOLD FEB 10, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,018 Sq Ft
5,139 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$467 Per Sq Ft

25% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of February 2025

1/2 block from Fouts Park in the popular Lettered Streets neighborhood, this delightful 2 bd 1911 built home with a Bohemian vibe offers possibilities for handy buyers or those seeking to expand their portfolio. Features of this quaint bungalow include high ceilings, spacious rooms, updated electrical, fir floors, extra-large tiled shower, sweet backyard & off-street parking. The city's infill toolkit currently allows possibility of four or more units, office space and higher density (buyer to verify) making this location a good fit for townhomes and/or multiple live/work units. With easy access to bike lanes & bus lines, downtown B'ham, the Fountain District and the waterfront, a car free life is possible. Home has been pre-inspected.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sue Hilton-Faust

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #46510 Listed on: 01/23/2025

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Caemmerer

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #111341

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2324234

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,729

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 5,139 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 51.39 x 100
  • North Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,018 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Parkview Elementary School
  • Whatcom Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lettered Streets Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,729

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Inclusions: Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1018
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DetachedDwellingSqFtFinished: 0
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2324234?w=Consumer&agent=31091
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 165

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fir/Softwood, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1018
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 0.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1018
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Metal/Vinyl
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 232, 15, 3

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street

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: Utility Porch
  • WaterHeaterType: Natural Gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Whatcom Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803300374580000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.118
  • Lot Size: 51.39 x 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5139
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Prelim Title
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3728.82

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Parkview Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2025
Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Benson Douglas E and Benson Ava M
Bought by
Colombo Peter and Schwert Zoe
Seller's Agent
Sue Hilton-Faust
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Karen Caemmerer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$96,000
25.33%
Views
131
Current Estimated Value
$490,692

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,692
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.69%
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1999
Sold by
Deweese M Lynn
Bought by
Benson Douglas E and Benson Ava M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,001
Interest Rate
7.17%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $475,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $99,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $455,000 New Conventional
Closed $445,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,001 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Sold $475,000 +25.3% $467 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $379,000 -- $372 / 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 $3,729 $467,080 $246,304 $220,776
2023 $3,729 $478,944 $252,560 $226,384
2022 $3,044 $412,890 $217,728 $195,162
2021 $2,986 $327,690 $172,800 $154,890
2020 $2,946 $303,417 $160,000 $143,417
2019 $2,638 $289,365 $141,415 $147,950
2018 $2,656 $259,754 $126,965 $132,789
2017 $2,290 $223,639 $109,310 $114,329
2016 $2,004 $201,450 $98,090 $103,360
2015 $1,965 $183,586 $89,590 $93,996
2014 -- $174,180 $85,000 $89,180
2013 -- $169,720 $73,500 $96,220
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2324234

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380330-037458-0000