NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 S Forest St Bellingham, WA 98225

South Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,078,000 - $1,199,728

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,262 Sq Ft
$502/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2023

Last sale price $1,070,000 $473 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,125/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Second Kitchen
  • Modern Architecture
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2023

South Hill mid-century home with vintage charm ready for new owner to spruce up and enjoy a gorgeous view. Home has been a rental for many years and is tenant occupied. Mostly original interior with dated features ready for a fresh update. Basement comes equipped with full-kitchen and livable unit - could be used as MIL or possibly a rental unit (buyer to verify). Property abuts alley and is partially terraced but overgrown. Roof is about 8 years old, radiant heat in ceilings, the deck was rebuilt in 2018. Opportunity it waiting! Please do not disturb tenants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ethan Szmania

The Foundation Group LLC License #125178 Listed on: 05/31/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Julian Friedman

Muljat Group License #115982

Muljat Group

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2074730

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,267

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 7,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2,262 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Homes

  • ADU includes 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802363390860000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,267

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,DoubleOven,Dryer,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer,LeasedEquipment
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2262
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • AccessoryDwellingUnit: AttachedDwelling
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 706

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2262
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2262
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • FireplacesUpper: 0
  • ADUBaths: 1
  • ADUBeds: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Curbs
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Fair
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Available
  • Water Source: Community
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • WaterHeaterLocation: basement
  • WaterHeaterType: gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802363390860000
  • Topography: PartialSlope,Sloped,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Whatcom County Assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Whatcom County Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8267.07

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2023
Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Field Robert Warren
Bought by
Rice Kristine and Rice Ryan
Seller's Agent
Ethan Szmania
The Foundation Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Julian Friedman
Muljat Group
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$1,070,000
Premium/Discount to List
$195,000
22.29%
Total Days on Market
11
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
$1,136,432

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,432
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.20%
Original Mortgage
$856,000
Outstanding Balance
$838,025
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$298,407
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
Rice Kristine $1,070,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rice Kristine $856,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2023 07/11/23 Sold $1,070,000 +22.3% $473 / Sq Ft
06/11/2023 06/11/23 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2023 05/31/23 For Sale $875,000 -- $387 / 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 $8,943 $1,109,875 $692,654 $417,221
2023 $8,943 $1,149,556 $717,418 $432,138
2022 $7,329 $978,351 $610,572 $367,779
2021 $6,812 $789,014 $492,410 $296,604
2020 $6,689 $692,112 $431,935 $260,177
2019 $5,573 $656,964 $410,000 $246,964
2018 $5,786 $548,755 $338,520 $210,235
2017 $5,096 $487,095 $300,480 $186,615
2016 $4,642 $448,424 $276,480 $171,944
2015 $4,569 $425,222 $262,080 $163,142
2014 -- $404,966 $249,600 $155,366
2013 -- $386,710 $240,000 $146,710
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ethan Szmania

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ethan Szmania

    The Foundation Group LLC

    (206) 774-5419

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Ethan Szmania
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  • Julian Friedman

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Julian Friedman

    Muljat Group

    (360) 820-3698

    12 in this area

    157 Total Sales

    Julian Friedman
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2074730

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380236-339086-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 South Hill

228 S Forest St, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 228 S Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 31 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,136,432, approximately $502 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 228 S Forest St 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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