NOT LISTED FOR SALE

235 S Forest St Bellingham, WA 98225

South Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $799,000 - $915,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
982 Sq Ft
$891/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2023

Last sale price $860,000 $876 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,210/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of September 2023

Classic bungalow perched on a quiet street in the highly coveted South Hill neighborhood! Enjoy captivating panoramic Bellingham Bay views & amazing sunsets on the front deck overlooking the lushly landscaped gardens. This delightful 1926 craftsman home exudes all of the charm & character you would expect & features original hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. Relax on the back deck overlooking the private and peaceful fully fenced backyard. Detached garage off the alley offers lots of additional storage and has a brand new roof. A truly exceptional find with easy access to historic Fairhaven, Boulevard Waterfront Park, Taylor Dock, & downtown Bellingham. Don't miss the opportunity to view this wonderful home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Foggin

RE/MAX Gateway License #79132 Listed on: 08/25/2023

RE/MAX Gateway

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary McIntosh

Muljat Group License #27165

Muljat Group

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2154706

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,267

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Sloped Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 982 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Lowell Elementary School
  • Fairhaven Mid Middle School
  • Sehome High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802363480690000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,267

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 982
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 637

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Laminate, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 982
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 982
  • 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,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sea, Sound
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • 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: Detached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Insert
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802363480690000
  • Topography: PartialSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6267

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2023
Closed on
Sep 6, 2023
Sold by
Unknown
Bought by
Cogan Stuart F and Cogan Judith A
Seller's Agent
Michelle Foggin
RE/MAX Gateway
Buyer's Agent
Mary McIntosh
Muljat Group
List Price
$785,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
9.55%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$875,425

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,425
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.03%
Original Mortgage
$645,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2013
Sold by
Sloss Karen
Bought by
Meir Erika

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,700
Interest Rate
4.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Cogan Stuart F $860,000 Chicago Title
Meir Erika -- Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cogan Stuart F $490,000
Closed Cogan Stuart F $645,000
Previous Owner Meir Erika $85,700
Previous Owner Brandt Barbara $100,000
Previous Owner Brandt Barbara $104,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Sold $860,000 +9.6% $876 / Sq Ft
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2023 08/25/23 For Sale $785,000 -- $799 / 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 $6,775 $840,715 $591,290 $249,425
2023 $6,775 $870,772 $612,430 $258,342
2022 $5,551 $741,087 $521,220 $219,867
2021 $5,160 $597,667 $420,350 $177,317
2020 $5,067 $524,265 $368,725 $155,540
2019 $3,791 $497,641 $350,000 $147,641
2018 $3,936 $373,308 $253,890 $119,418
2017 $3,467 $331,361 $225,360 $106,001
2016 $3,158 $305,027 $207,360 $97,667
2015 $3,108 $289,227 $196,560 $92,667
2014 -- $275,451 $187,200 $88,251
2013 -- $263,334 $180,000 $83,334
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michelle Foggin

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michelle Foggin

    RE/MAX

    (360) 333-1549

    1 in this area

    266 Total Sales

    Michelle Foggin
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  • Mary McIntosh

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Mary McIntosh

    Muljat Group

    (360) 325-9076

    1 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Mary McIntosh
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2154706

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380236-348069-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 South Hill

235 S Forest St, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 235 S Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 25 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $875,425, approximately $891 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 235 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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