NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1739 Sapphire Trail Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated Value: $710,775 - $842,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,632 Sq Ft
$467/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 11, 2019

Last sale price $465,000 $285 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,747/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Deck
  • Attached Garage
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Terraced Lot

About This Home

As of June 2019

Views, views, views! Move in and adsorb the beauty from almost every room in this home as one can see clear to the Canadian mountains, Bellingham Bay, and the Islands. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is single level with an expansive wrap around deck that will lend to entertaining all summer long. The living room has a fireplace that lends to a NW feel. Move in and let creation sink in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Huleatt

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #91449 Listed on: 05/01/2019

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Fouse

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #27358

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1448671

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,657

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Deck
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Emerald Lake Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803110181600000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,657

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 2
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1632
  • Square Footage Finished: 1632

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City, Mountain

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Closet-Electric
  • Water Source: Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Emerald Lake

Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17424
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Sloped, Terraces
  • Parcel Number: 3803110181600000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Sloped, Terraces

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4242

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2019
Closed on
Jun 10, 2019
Sold by
Estate Of Rosanne D Carrero
Bought by
Cain John P and Sharik Laura M
Seller's Agent
Jim Huleatt
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Fouse
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.92%
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$761,694

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$296,694
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.82%
Original Mortgage
$441,750
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2013
Sold by
Carrero Rosanne D
Bought by
Cryptical Envelopment Inc
Source: Public Records

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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
Cain John P $465,000 Whatcom Land Title
Cryptical Envelopment Inc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cain John P $431,826
Closed Cain John P $441,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2019 06/11/19 Sold $465,000 -2.9% $285 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2019 05/01/19 For Sale $479,000 -- $294 / 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 $5,657 $640,203 $299,376 $340,827
2023 $5,657 $668,360 $312,543 $355,817
2022 $4,491 $543,382 $254,100 $289,282
2021 $4,707 $449,076 $210,000 $239,076
2020 $4,595 $442,692 $202,501 $240,191
2019 $4,102 $413,669 $189,345 $224,324
2018 $4,242 $371,040 $169,845 $201,195
2017 $3,695 $328,299 $150,280 $178,019
2016 $3,414 $298,435 $136,760 $161,675
2015 $3,371 $284,196 $130,000 $154,196
2014 -- $272,868 $123,840 $149,028
2013 -- $261,898 $120,000 $141,898
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Huleatt

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jim Huleatt

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 319-0061

    101 Total Sales

    Jim Huleatt
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  • Andrew Fouse

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Andrew Fouse

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

    (360) 630-9747

    36 Total Sales

    Andrew Fouse
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1448671

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380311-018160-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98226

1739 Sapphire Trail, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 1739 Sapphire Trail, Bellingham, WA 98226 since 01 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $761,694, approximately $466 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 1739 Sapphire Trail is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Northern Heights Elementary School, Shuksan Middle School, and Squalicum High School.

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