NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1902 Donovan Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $742,000 - $1,195,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
2,253 Sq Ft
$424/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2017

Last sale price $516,732 $229 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,723/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Territorial View
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2017

Walking distance to Fairhaven! Enjoy being close to all the action, cafes, bookstores, trails and the bay. Open concept and master on the main floor. Nice entertaining spaces outside as well, with a fire pit, pond, fort, garden shed all landscaped lovely. There is a detached shop that could easily be a one car garage, with a separate space that's being used as a bonus room. Three bedrooms downstairs along with a rec room. Great schools, great location, great home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Wark

COMPASS License #21006887 Listed on: 10/27/2017

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Alana Mey

COMPASS License #121114

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1212173

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,356

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Sloped Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RS5.0

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Bitumen Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Happy Valley Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 370212412579

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,356

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Architecture: Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dining Room, Jetted Tub
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2253
  • Square Footage Finished: 2253

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Metal, Torch Down
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Happy Valley
  • Project: Fairhaven Land Co.

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell Elem
  • Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 7-8
  • Lot Details: Alley, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5227
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 370212412579
  • Zoning Code: RS5.0
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Brush, Garden Space, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3766

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2017
Closed on
Nov 28, 2017
Sold by
Nelson Laura B
Bought by
Scollen Christena and Scollen Thomas
Seller's Agent
Ann Wark
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Alana Mey
COMPASS
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$516,732
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,268
-1.57%
Current Estimated Value
$955,038

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$438,306
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.94%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2017
Closed on
Oct 12, 2017
Sold by
Nelson Peter Michael
Bought by
Nelson Laura Beth
Seller's Agent
Ann Wark
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Alana Mey
COMPASS
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$516,732
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,268
-1.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2008
Sold by
Crosby Shirley
Bought by
Nelson Peter M and Nelson Laura B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,100
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2006
Sold by
Lucier Hattie I
Bought by
Redifer Leojeanne and Crosby Shirley
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
Scollen Christena $3,932 None Available
Nelson Laura Beth -- None Available
Nelson Peter M $230,280 First American Title Insuran
Redifer Leojeanne -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scollon Christie $200,000
Closed Scolton Christie $110,000
Previous Owner Nelson Peter M $380,000
Previous Owner Nelson Peter M $25,000
Previous Owner Nelson Peter M $363,000
Previous Owner Nelson Peter M $354,500
Previous Owner Nelson Peter M $223,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2017 11/30/17 Sold $516,732 -1.6% $229 / Sq Ft
10/28/2017 10/28/17 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2017 10/27/17 For Sale $525,000 -- $233 / 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 $6,356 $788,598 $337,880 $450,718
2023 $6,356 $816,793 $349,960 $466,833
2022 $5,233 $695,147 $297,840 $397,307
2021 $4,972 $560,617 $240,200 $320,417
2020 $4,885 $491,765 $210,700 $281,065
2019 $4,128 $466,792 $200,000 $266,792
2018 $4,268 $395,526 $148,103 $247,423
2017 $3,766 $351,085 $131,460 $219,625
2016 $3,428 $323,319 $120,960 $202,359
2015 $3,375 $306,659 $114,660 $191,999
2014 -- $292,048 $109,200 $182,848
2013 -- $277,661 $105,000 $172,661
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ann Wark

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Ann Wark

    COMPASS

    (360) 739-4601

    2 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Ann Wark
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  • Alana Mey

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Alana Mey

    COMPASS

    (360) 421-0733

    7 in this area

    203 Total Sales

    Alana Mey
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1212173

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370212-412579-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Happy Valley

1902 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 1902 Donovan Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 27 October 2017 and is currently estimated at $955,038, approximately $423 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 1902 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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