Listed by John L. Scott Bellingham, Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$397,300
SOLD DEC 29, 2017
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,368 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$290 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Level Lot
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • High Speed Internet
  • 4-minute walk to Cornwall Tot Lot

About This Home

As of September 2021

Classic 1918 Craftsman located in the heart of Bellingham's historic lettered streets neighborhood. Featuring tons of original character & many recent updates. Original wood floors, trim, & brand new carpet. Kitchen has newer cabinets & granite countertops. 2 bedrooms upstairs with a den/office area & plumbing ran for a future 2nd bathroom. Plus 936 sq ft. of unfinished basement. Updated wiring, plumbing, gas heat, roof, & exterior paint. Great opportunity for investment or primary residence.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Green

John L. Scott Bellingham License #4531 Listed on: 11/14/2017

John L. Scott Bellingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Wyss

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #27830

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1218341

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,370

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Level Lot
  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • Lettered Streets Community
  • Clubhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803302474750000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,370

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2304
  • Square Footage Finished: 1368
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 936

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

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 Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Lettered Streets
  • Project: Sylvan Subdivision
  • Community Features: Clubhouse

Schools

  • Elementary School: Parkview Elem
  • Middle School: Whatcom Mid
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 5
  • Lot Details: Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level
  • Parcel Number: 3803302474750000
  • Lot Topography: Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3278

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2021
Closed on
Aug 20, 2021
Sold by
Gardner Austin D and Gardner Haruna A
Bought by
Sparks Michael and Sparks Diane
Seller's Agent
Briddick Webb
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Diva Menke-Thielman
Bellwether Real Estate
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$740,338
Premium/Discount to List
$140,338
23.39%
Current Estimated Value
$792,121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,783
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.81%
Original Mortgage
$415,338
Outstanding Balance
$381,512
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$412,764

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2017
Closed on
Dec 19, 2017
Sold by
Laws Macalister J and Laws James W
Bought by
Gardner Austin D and Gardner Haruna A
Seller's Agent
Eric Green
John L. Scott Bellingham
Buyer's Agent
Emily Wyss
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$398,000
Sold Price
$397,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$700
-0.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.43%
Original Mortgage
$337,705
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2008
Sold by
Rainer Patricia and Jones Patricia L
Bought by
Laws James W and Laws Katherine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2005
Sold by
Streubel Stanley L
Bought by
Jones Patricia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,300
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $740,338 Chicago Title Bellingham
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $310,280 First American Title Insuran
Warranty Deed $249,000 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $415,338 New Conventional
Previous Owner $328,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $337,705 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,251 New Conventional
Previous Owner $279,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $174,300 Negative Amortization
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2021 09/02/21 Sold $740,338 +23.4% $527 / Sq Ft
08/03/2021 08/03/21 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2021 07/29/21 For Sale $600,000 +51.0% $427 / Sq Ft
12/29/2017 12/29/17 Sold $397,300 -0.2% $290 / Sq Ft
11/20/2017 11/20/17 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2017 11/14/17 For Sale $398,000 -- $291 / 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 $5,370 $672,913 $246,304 $426,609
2023 $5,370 $690,005 $252,560 $437,445
2022 $4,385 $594,842 $217,728 $377,114
2021 $4,302 $472,097 $172,800 $299,297
2020 $4,213 $437,127 $160,000 $277,127
2019 $3,772 $413,787 $133,096 $280,691
2018 $3,798 $371,424 $119,496 $251,928
2017 $3,278 $319,785 $102,880 $216,905
2016 $2,867 $288,415 $92,320 $196,095
2015 $2,812 $262,649 $84,320 $178,329
2014 -- $249,193 $80,000 $169,193
2013 -- $253,396 $73,500 $179,896
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1218341

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380330-247475-0000