NOT LISTED FOR SALE

226 S Sams St Monroe, WA 98272

Estimated Value: $481,000 - $546,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,364 Sq Ft
$379/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 26, 2023

Last sale price $506,000 $371 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,169/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of September 2023

{Downtown Historic Charmer} Covered Sitting Porch welcomes you in, notice New Hardi-Plank Siding, Roof & Gutters. This 2 Bed/1 Bath Rambler has been updated throughout. Quaint Entry moves you into Open Living w/Gas Fireplace, Wood Wrapped Windows, 9 1/2 foot Ceilings, Double Fans & LVP Flooring. In the Hall find both Beds & a TIMELESS Bath w/HEATED Tile Floors. Arched entrance leads you into a thoughtfully REMODELED Kitchen including Soft Close, Farmhouse Sink & Under Cabinet Lighting. Around the corner a Pantry before Laundry w/Custom Built-Ins & counter space. Outback to a 3-Tier deck ready to entertain. 1 car Garage, Additional Outbuilding, Garden Space & fully fenced w/gate out to alley. New Water Line, On Demand H20 & PEX plumbing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Meyer

RE/MAX Elite License #81724 Listed on: 08/31/2023

RE/MAX Elite

Co-Listed By

Lynette Gamm

RE/MAX Elite License #26149

Last Buyer's Agent

Danny Evanger

RE/MAX Elite License #21020551

RE/MAX Elite

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2156134

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,305

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x123x40x123
  • East Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Zoning described as UR6000

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,364 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • In Town Monroe Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,305

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Building Name: Morris Johnsons 1st Add
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1364
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2156134?w=Consumer&agent=47310
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 630

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Walk-In Pantry, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1364
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1364
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Detached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Tankless Water Heater, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Snohomish County PUD
  • SewerCompany: City of Monroe
  • WaterCompany: City of Monroe
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Laundry Room
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Monroe
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00519900201800
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size: 40x123x40x123
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792
  • Zoning Description: UR6000
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Matterport Tool
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 18

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3304.7

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2023
Closed on
Sep 18, 2023
Sold by
Warden Robin and Warden Robert
Bought by
Paulson Nicole
Seller's Agent
Sandra Meyer
RE/MAX Elite
Buyer's Agent
Danny Evanger
RE/MAX Elite
List Price
$498,000
Sold Price
$506,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
1.61%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$517,479

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,479
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.32%
Original Mortgage
$430,100
Outstanding Balance
$423,379
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$94,100

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2020
Sold by
Warden Robert
Bought by
Warden Robert and Warden Robin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2006
Sold by
Warden Kathryn
Bought by
Warden Robert S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,920
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 1999
Sold by
Hefley Theresa L and Hefley Billy L
Bought by
Manning Jeffrey D and Manning Meghan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,070
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1998
Sold by
Barnard Theresa L and Kaseberg Theresa L
Bought by
Hefley Billy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Paulson Nicole $506,000 Wfg National Title Company Of
Warden Robert -- None Available
Warden Robert S $56,179 Pnwt
Warden Robert S $208,650 Pnwt
Manning Jeffrey D $140,000 Fidelity National Title
Hefley Billy L -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Paulson Nicole $430,100
Previous Owner Warden Robert S $180,000
Previous Owner Warden Robert S $160,000
Previous Owner Warden Robert S $159,200
Previous Owner Warden Robert S $166,920
Previous Owner Manning Jeffrey D $169,100
Previous Owner Manning Jeffrey D $139,070
Previous Owner Hefley Billy L $92,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/26/2023 09/26/23 Sold $506,000 +1.6% $371 / Sq Ft
09/05/2023 09/05/23 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2023 08/31/23 For Sale $498,000 -- $365 / 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
2025 $3,298 $477,600 $294,000 $183,600
2024 $3,298 $408,200 $274,000 $134,200
2023 $3,305 $443,800 $294,000 $149,800
2022 $3,086 $330,500 $210,000 $120,500
2020 $2,826 $291,700 $188,000 $103,700
2019 $2,300 $234,400 $163,000 $71,400
2018 $2,456 $205,000 $138,000 $67,000
2017 $2,050 $179,000 $119,000 $60,000
2016 $1,940 $155,900 $98,000 $57,900
2015 $1,727 $130,600 $82,000 $48,600
2013 $1,810 $125,200 $64,000 $61,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2156134

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 005199-002-018-00