$987,250
SOLD AUG 4, 2025

1724 N Tara Ct Lynden, WA 98264

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,600 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$215 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

225 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Territorial View
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of August 2025

All the details!! Primary on Main, 3 levels, Craftsman Style-The size you're seeking-6BR/5 BA-Location-mid Lynden, cul de sac, 12,882 sq ft lot! Don't miss out~featuring 4742 magnificent sq ft & truly has something for everyone. This craftsman lodge is a hint of mountain living at it's best. Soaring vaulted ceilings & open staircase set the stage in the foyer, which opens to a stunning great rm featuring flr to ceiling stone fireplace as it's focal point. Highlights include the spacious master w/spa inspired en suite, den/office, bsmt w/all legal escap. windows, wired/plumbed for kitchen. Alder cabinets, slate & engineered distressed oak flrs, solid core doors, fully wrapped window pkg, 3 car garage. $20,000 allowance to buyer for updates!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan Vander Giessen

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #34909 Listed on: 11/18/2024

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Co-Listed By

Rick Vander Giessen

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #9746

Last Buyer's Agent

Joan Vander Giessen

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #34909 Listed on: 11/18/2024

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2309905

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,417

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 4,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Vossbeck Elementary School
  • Lynden Mid Middle School
  • Lynden High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lynden Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4003163783110000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,417

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Cascade Estates, Div 1
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 4742
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 226

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Slate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Living Area: 4600
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 4.25
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 4600
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 142
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 3
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank, Stone, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Stone, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water Recirc Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of Lynden
  • WaterCompany: City of Lynden

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: CCRs
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lynden
  • High School: Lynden High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lynden Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4003163783110000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2957
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12882
  • Zoning: RS-100
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Electric Car Charging,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 8

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7417

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Vossbeck Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2002
Sold by
Mckee Philip N and Mckee Elizabeth A
Bought by
Sterk Jim and Sterk Vonda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$43,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2000
Sold by
Curt Tinklenberg Construction Inc
Bought by
Mckee Philip N and Mckee Elizabeth A
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 -- Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $310,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $203,000 New Conventional
Closed $236,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $43,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $987,250 -6.9% $215 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2024 11/18/24 For Sale $1,060,000 -- $230 / 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 $7,417 $1,054,585 $266,750 $787,835
2023 $7,417 $1,032,534 $275,000 $757,534
2022 $6,887 $904,032 $162,459 $741,573
2021 $6,756 $747,125 $134,262 $612,863
2020 $5,917 $667,094 $119,880 $547,214
2019 $5,265 $611,682 $110,070 $501,612
2018 $5,754 $557,965 $100,269 $457,696
2017 $4,689 $500,821 $90,000 $410,821
2016 $4,410 $434,042 $88,000 $346,042
2015 $3,910 $405,998 $84,640 $321,358
2014 -- $392,251 $81,760 $310,491
2013 -- $390,491 $80,000 $310,491
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2309905

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400316-378311-0000