NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1796 Swamp Creek Ln Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated Value: $662,000 - $814,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,474 Sq Ft
$478/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2017

Last sale price $320,000 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 120% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,401/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Northwest Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Attached Garage
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2017

Attention outdoor lovers! Brand new home nestled in the trees above Emerald Lake. Very quiet and peaceful living close to trails and lake activities and less than 4 miles from town. 1,474 square ft, 2 bedrooms plus an additional den/office. Beautiful granite counter tops throughout and large master w/ vaulted ceiling. Stainless Steel Appliances, gas fire place, oversized 2 car garage, public boat launch limited to boats w/ electric motors only and the lake is stocked with fish!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Cornwell

eXp Realty License #25916 Listed on: 05/18/2017

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chara Stuart

COMPASS License #121015

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1125898

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,497

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • 10,454

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Northwest Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot

Community Details

  • Emerald Lake Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803112451030000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,497

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 15 - Multi Level
  • Architecture: Nw Contemporary
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • New Construction: Y
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Den or Office: Upper
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1474

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Wall
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Water District #7
  • Water Heater: Garage-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

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 Sq Ft: 10454
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 3803112451030000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 247

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2017
Closed on
Jun 26, 2017
Sold by
Bennett Gordon and Bennett Marlene
Bought by
Hare Trevor Alan
Seller's Agent
Tim Cornwell
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chara Stuart
COMPASS
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
6.7%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$704,432

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$384,432
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.30%
Original Mortgage
$323,232
Outstanding Balance
$272,694
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$423,021

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2005
Sold by
Muscat Carmen
Bought by
Bennett Gordon and Bennett Marlene

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2003
Sold by
Muscat Paul
Bought by
Muscat Carmen
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
Hare Trevor Alan $320,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Bennett Gordon $30,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Muscat Carmen -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hare Trevor Alan $323,232
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2017 06/30/17 Sold $320,000 +6.7% $217 / Sq Ft
05/22/2017 05/22/17 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 For Sale $299,900 -- $203 / 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 $5,497 $621,992 $171,072 $450,920
2023 $5,497 $649,348 $178,596 $470,752
2022 $4,364 $527,925 $145,200 $382,725
2021 $4,279 $436,302 $120,000 $316,302
2020 $4,176 $402,211 $70,097 $332,114
2019 $3,729 $375,718 $65,543 $310,175
2018 $3,855 $336,987 $58,793 $278,194
2017 $247 $298,169 $52,020 $246,149
2016 $241 $18,000 $18,000 $0
2015 $149 $18,000 $18,000 $0
2014 -- $10,000 $10,000 $0
2013 -- $10,000 $10,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tim Cornwell

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tim Cornwell

    eXp Realty

    (360) 223-0190

    116 Total Sales

    Tim Cornwell
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  • Chara Stuart

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Chara Stuart

    COMPASS

    (360) 202-5151

    79 Total Sales

    Chara Stuart
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  • Chelsea Messer

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Chelsea Messer

    COMPASS

    (360) 961-8133

    56 Total Sales

    Chelsea Messer
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1125898

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380311-245103-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98226

1796 Swamp Creek Ln, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 1796 Swamp Creek Ln, Bellingham, WA 98226 since 18 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $704,432, approximately $477 per square foot. This property was built in 2017. 1796 Swamp Creek Ln 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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