Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Epique Realty
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

238 17th St Bellingham, WA 98225

South Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,289,000 - $1,587,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,830 Sq Ft
$489/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2015

Last sale price $641,000 $227 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,234/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2015

Enjoy incredible 180 degree views of bay, islands, and Canadian coastal range from this great home in the awesome South Hill neighborhood. Main part of house is on upper two levels. Massive fir beams, reclaimed fir flooring and fir trim give the home a great feel. Lower level has full living quarters and kitchen, and still has great views. 2 sets of most appliances. 2 Gas forced air furnaces. Tankless hot water. Large garage with level driveway and basement with tons of storage. Close to WWU.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kurt Swanson

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #21247 Listed on: 01/17/2015

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Co-Listed By

Brad Howell

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #114717

Last Buyer's Agent

Rick Moore

Epique Realty License #26550

Epique Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM730900

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,728

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • Terraced Lot
  • Property is zoned RS 7.5

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • City

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Bellingham Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802363820610000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,728

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 15 - Multi Level
  • Architecture: Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Upper
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: 2nd Kitchen, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Walk In Pantry, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • Bathrooms Main: Lower
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Roughed In, Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Lower
  • Kitchen: Lower
  • Living Room: Lower
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2830
  • Square Footage Finished: 2830

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City, Ocean, Sound

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Basement-Instant Hot Water Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Bellingham

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell Elem
  • Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x106x40x110
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Sloped, Terraces
  • Parcel Number: 3802363820610000
  • Zoning Code: RS 7.5
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Sloped, Terraces

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 5669

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2023
Sold by
Hanna Jennifer C
Bought by
Marine Urban Oasis Llc
Current Estimated Value
$1,384,314

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2019
Sold by
Hanna Kathryn
Bought by
Hanna James S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$483,000
Interest Rate
2.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2017
Sold by
Hanna James S
Bought by
Hanna Jennifer C

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2015
Closed on
Mar 19, 2015
Sold by
Hanna Kathryn
Bought by
Hanna James S
Seller's Agent
Kurt Swanson
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Rick Moore
Epique Realty
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$641,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$512,800
Interest Rate
1.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2009
Sold by
Bengen Jon and Bengen Martha
Bought by
Bham Bay View Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Marine Urban Oasis Llc -- --
Hanna James S -- Chicago Title Company Of Wa
Hanna Jennifer C -- Chicago Title Company Of Wa
Hanna Jennifer C -- None Available
Hanna James S -- Chicago Title Insurance
Hanna Jennifer C $641,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Bham Bay View Llc $611,280 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hanna James S $483,000
Previous Owner Hanna Jennifer C $512,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/26/2015 03/26/15 Sold $641,000 -1.2% $227 / Sq Ft
02/15/2015 02/15/15 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2015 01/23/15 For Sale $649,000 -- $229 / 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 $10,728 $1,331,614 $675,760 $655,854
2023 $10,728 $1,379,222 $699,920 $679,302
2022 $8,837 $1,173,813 $595,680 $578,133
2021 $8,395 $946,649 $480,400 $466,249
2020 $8,249 $830,387 $421,400 $408,987
2019 $7,158 $788,217 $400,000 $388,217
2018 $7,401 $685,822 $352,625 $333,197
2017 $6,528 $608,762 $313,000 $295,762
2016 $5,942 $560,510 $288,000 $272,510
2015 $5,849 $531,559 $273,000 $258,559
2014 -- $506,236 $260,000 $246,236
2013 -- $482,517 $250,000 $232,517
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kurt Swanson

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kurt Swanson

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 920-6555

    2 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Kurt Swanson
    Section Image

  • B

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Brad Howell

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    Section Image
  • Rick Moore

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Rick Moore

    Epique Realty

    (360) 201-8341

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Rick Moore
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM730900

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380236-382061-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 South Hill

238 17th St, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 238 17th St, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 17 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,384,314, approximately $489 per square foot. This property was built in 1992. 238 17th St is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Lowell Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Listing information is provided by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Property information is based on available data that may include MLS information, county records, and other sources. Listings marked with the 3 tree icon and provided by NWMLS. All properties are subject to prior sale or withdrawal. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID. ©2025 NWMLS.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID

Nearby Homes