NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2331 Elm St Bellingham, WA 98225

Columbia Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $945,347

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,429 Sq Ft
$389/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 01, 2021

Last sale price $820,000 $338 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,645/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • 3-minute walk to Elizabeth Park

About This Home

As of October 2021

Historic building in Columbia neighborhood, registered in the Eldridge Historic District. Commercial Transition zoning allows for continued office use. 2 stairways allow for both front and back entry to upstairs. 3 original fireplaces, open kitchen design and a cozy living room with a fireplace, Mount Baker view from a suite bedroom. 2 bathrooms main floor, Jacuzzi Bathtub in upstair bathroom. High ceilings, vintage windows, wood floor and fir trim. celler, extra space in both entry areas. Newer efficient gas boiler for radiator heat. Attic for extra storage. A detached garage possible to convert to ADU (buyer to verify). Close to Elizabeth Park, school, only a few minutes to waterfront, downtown shopping and great dining.

Last Listed By

Nobuko Johnson

Coldwell Banker Bain License #30618 Listed on: 08/02/2021

Coldwell Banker Bain

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1818047

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,236

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Property Views

  • City
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Laminate

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Community Details

  • Columbia Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802245010360000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,236

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Security System
  • Floor Covering: Fir/Softwood, Laminate
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 5.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplaces Main: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2429
  • Square Footage Finished: 2429

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City, Mountain, Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Radiator
  • 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: Columbia
  • Project: Kd Berry Short

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level
  • Parcel Number: 3802245010360000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4411

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2021
Closed on
Sep 29, 2021
Sold by
Berry Ricahrd K D
Bought by
Steen Aaron M and Ricart Shana N
Seller's Agent
Nobuko Johnson
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Ardell Della Loggia
Better Properties - Metro
List Price
$830,000
Sold Price
$820,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.2%
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$945,347

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,347
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.83%
Original Mortgage
$738,000
Outstanding Balance
$680,247
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$293,956

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2017
Sold by
Thendara Park Llc
Bought by
Berry Richard K D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$347,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2017
Sold by
Beaty Robert Earl and Beaty Robert
Bought by
Thendara Park Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

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
Steen Aaron M $820,000 Whatcom Land Title
Berry Richard K D $302,006 Whatcom Land Title
Thendara Park Llc $488,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Steen Aaron M $738,000
Previous Owner Berry Richard K D $347,000
Previous Owner Thendara Park Llc $340,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Sold $820,000 -1.2% $338 / Sq Ft
08/14/2021 08/14/21 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2021 08/02/21 For Sale $830,000 -- $342 / 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 $4,236 $544,122 $202,464 $341,658
2023 $4,236 $544,122 $202,464 $341,658
2022 $3,994 $490,200 $182,400 $307,800
2021 $4,411 $430,000 $160,000 $270,000
2020 $3,243 $448,238 $160,000 $288,238
2019 $3,005 $318,520 $73,060 $245,460
2018 -- $295,850 $67,860 $227,990
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Nobuko Johnson

    Coldwell Banker Bain

    (360) 319-1468

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Nobuko Johnson
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  • Ardell Della Loggia

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ardell Della Loggia

    Better Properties-Metro

    (206) 910-1000

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Ardell Della Loggia
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1818047

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380224-501036-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Columbia

2331 Elm St, Bellingham, WA

Homes for Sale in Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 2331 Elm St, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 02 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $945,347, approximately $389 per square foot. This property was built in 1904. 2331 Elm St is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Columbia Elementary School, Whatcom Middle School, and Bellingham High School.

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