Listed by Bellwether Real Estate, Bought with Bellingham Real Estate Company
$870,000
SOLD JAN 10, 2025

1710 Pence Ave Bellingham, WA 98226

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,336 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$372 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Territorial View

About This Home

As of January 2025

This charming 3 bedroom home on one private acre offers the best of country living while just minutes from town. Step inside to find hardwood floors, wood-wrapped windows, and coved ceilings. Upscale finishes like crown molding, French doors, new LG luxury series appliances with wifi, and brand new gas furnace. The spacious layout features formal living room and a cozy family room, both with gas fireplaces, dining room, office with built-ins, and plenty of storage, including walk-in closets and a mudroom. Large bonus room above garage. Outside, enjoy the covered porch, deck, fire pit, RV parking, outbuildings, raised garden beds, fruit trees, irrigation & greenhouse, enough room to build a shop—a true retreat for any gardener.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renae Ingraham

Bellwether Real Estate License #109488 Listed on: 09/26/2024

Bellwether Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Chen

Bellingham Real Estate Company License #138256

Bellingham Real Estate Company

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2295471

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,963

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,336 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Alderwood Elementary School
  • Shuksan Mid Middle School
  • Squalicum High School

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Marietta Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802085153580000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,963

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5%
  • 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
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2336
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood, Laminate Tile, Walk-In Pantry, Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2336
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2336
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

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, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: private septic
  • WaterCompany: Water Dist 2
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Mudroom
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802085153580000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Dog Run,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Irrigation,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8963

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2024
Closed on
Jan 7, 2025
Sold by
Ratliff Jeffrey L
Bought by
Maier William Wesley and Sample Rachael Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Renae Ingraham
Bellwether Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jay Chen
Bellingham Real Estate Company
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$870,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.23%
Views
169
Current Estimated Value
$934,243

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,243
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.25%
Original Mortgage
$696,000
Outstanding Balance
$691,167
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$243,076

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2016
Closed on
Mar 14, 2016
Sold by
St Marie David and St Marie Rhonda
Bought by
Ratliff Jeffrey L
Seller's Agent
Randy Weg
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Amy Myers
MGI Real Estate
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$458,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-2.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.54%
Original Mortgage
$435,100
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2010
Sold by
Ashton Alan B and Ashton Clara J
Bought by
St Marie David and St Marie Rhonda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $870,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $870,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $458,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $400,280 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $696,000 New Conventional
Closed $696,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $435,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $390,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $870,000 +1.2% $372 / Sq Ft
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2024 11/03/24 Price Changed $859,900 -4.3% $368 / Sq Ft
09/26/2024 09/26/24 For Sale $899,000 +96.3% $385 / Sq Ft
03/15/2016 03/15/16 Sold $458,000 -2.3% $194 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/20/2016 01/20/16 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2016 01/12/16 For Sale $469,000 -- $198 / 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 $8,963 $989,316 $243,687 $745,629
2023 $8,963 $1,032,810 $254,403 $778,407
2022 $5,726 $712,288 $175,450 $536,838
2021 $5,933 $527,472 $145,000 $382,472
2020 $5,538 $514,359 $124,616 $389,743
2019 $4,939 $480,517 $116,520 $363,997
2018 $5,092 $430,986 $104,520 $326,466
2017 $4,440 $381,341 $92,480 $288,861
2016 $3,925 $346,499 $84,160 $262,339
2015 $4,482 $330,204 $80,000 $250,204
2014 -- $366,947 $77,400 $289,547
2013 -- $350,693 $75,000 $275,693
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2295471

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380208-515358-0000