Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1711 Donovan Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $679,000 - $958,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,806 Sq Ft
$440/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 09, 2019

Last sale price $465,000 $257 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,742/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Territorial View
  • Garage

About This Home

As of December 2019

An original Fairhaven Classic, that has been the lifetime home for one of the founders of FAIRHAVEN, the self-proclaimed Mayor, Gordy Tweit. This 4 BR home in the heart of Fairhaven is ready for a buyer to apply their personal touch and restore this home to the original last century as a classic. It is priced accordingly to allow buyers sweat equity to restore this elegant home. New roof and painting of exterior in the last several months. The garage is mostly nonfunctional except for storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jon Soine

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #8680 Listed on: 10/31/2019

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Reilly

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #37983

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1536579

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,824

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100
  • Terraced Lot
  • Zoning described as City

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,806 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Territorial Views
  • Oven or Range
  • Rough-In Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Lowell Elementary School
  • Fairhaven Mid Middle School
  • Sehome High School

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Fairhaven Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 15-16 / 113
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3702013530150000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,824

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Inclusions: Dryer,RangeOven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Building Name: Fairhaven Land Co
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1816
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 63

Interior Features

  • Basement: Roughed In
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Room, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1806
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1806
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Ribbon
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Oil
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: COB
  • WaterCompany: COB
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3702013530150000
  • Topography: PartialSlope,Terraces
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size: 50x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792
  • Zoning Description: City
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Country Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: County records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 15-16

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Oil

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3824

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2019
Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Sea Michael Gordon and Estate Of Gordon Tweit
Bought by
Kyles Patrick J
Seller's Agent
Jon Soine
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Jay Reilly
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
13.41%
Current Estimated Value
$793,976

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$328,976
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.96%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kyles Patrick J $465,000 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kyles Patrick J $295,800
Closed Kyles Patrick J $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/09/2019 12/09/19 Sold $465,000 +13.4% $257 / Sq Ft
11/04/2019 11/04/19 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2019 10/31/19 For Sale $410,000 -- $227 / 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 $5,390 $668,698 $337,880 $330,818
2023 $5,390 $692,606 $349,960 $342,646
2022 $4,437 $589,455 $297,840 $291,615
2021 $4,216 $475,380 $240,200 $235,180
2020 $4,142 $416,996 $210,700 $206,296
2019 $3,824 $395,820 $200,000 $195,820
2018 $3,955 $366,446 $162,208 $204,238
2017 $3,488 $325,272 $143,980 $181,292
2016 $3,176 $299,519 $132,480 $167,039
2015 $3,126 $284,068 $125,580 $158,488
2014 -- $270,534 $119,600 $150,934
2013 -- $257,525 $115,000 $142,525
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jon Soine

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

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  • Jay Reilly

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jay Reilly

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 739-7765

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Jay Reilly
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1536579

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370201-353015-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Happy Valley

1711 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 1711 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 31 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $793,976, approximately $439 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 1711 Donovan Ave is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Lowell Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School.

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