NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $896,000 - $1,348,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,845 Sq Ft
$570/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2014

Last sale price $495,500 $269 Per Sq Ft

Est. 112% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,466/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near public transit
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Territorial View

About This Home

As of March 2014

Beautiful home built in 1905 in the desirable Columbia Neighborhood.
The house and property features 3bd/2ba with bonus room, modern kitchen, wood floors throughout, newly remodeled bathrooms, high ceilings, landscaped yard, mature plantings, garden space, huge south facing yard, & alley access to a large detached 2 car garage.

Last Listed By

Todd Peed

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #49816 Listed on: 02/28/2014

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 598343

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,183

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 7,045 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,845 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Columbia Elementary School
  • Whatcom Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Columbia Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802242320680000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,183

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,RangeOven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2460
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,019

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Dining Room, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa
  • Living Area: 1845
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1845
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 612
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • 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: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • HeatingCoolingType: Forced Air
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Whatcom Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802242320680000
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1617
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7045
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Outbuildings
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3183

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Columbia Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2014
Closed on
Mar 24, 2014
Sold by
Gillman Joel R and Greer Caroline E
Bought by
Newell Thomas Christopher and Newell Kate
Seller's Agent
Todd Peed
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Neufeld
Muljat Group
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$495,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-0.7%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$1,051,659

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$556,159

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2007
Sold by
Montgomery Sherrie Ann and White Sherrie
Bought by
Gillman Joel R and Greer Caroline E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2003
Sold by
Buckingham Royce S and Buckingham Cara A
Bought by
White Steven and White Sherrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 1999
Sold by
Becker Stephanie J
Bought by
Buckingham Royce S and Buckingham Cara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,100
Interest Rate
6.86%

Range of Values:

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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
Newell Thomas Christopher $495,780 First American Title Ins
Gillman Joel R $437,280 Chicago Title Insurance
White Steven $240,000 First American Title Insuran
Buckingham Royce S $167,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Newell Thomas Christopher $330,000
Closed Newell Thomas Christopher $285,000
Previous Owner Gillman Joel R $274,000
Previous Owner Gillman Joel R $270,000
Previous Owner Gillman Joel R $246,000
Previous Owner Gillman Joel R $85,000
Previous Owner Gillman Joel R $225,000
Previous Owner White Steven $329,000
Previous Owner White Steven $228,000
Previous Owner Buckingham Royce S $159,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2014 03/31/14 Sold $495,500 -0.7% $269 / Sq Ft
03/03/2014 03/03/14 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2014 02/28/14 For Sale $499,000 -- $270 / 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 $7,291 $913,881 $298,021 $615,860
2023 $7,291 $937,142 $305,606 $631,536
2022 $5,414 $807,883 $263,454 $544,429
2021 $5,312 $582,880 $190,080 $392,800
2020 $5,661 $539,704 $176,000 $363,704
2019 $5,068 $555,938 $141,415 $414,523
2018 $5,103 $499,011 $126,965 $372,046
2017 $4,406 $429,634 $109,310 $320,324
2016 $3,853 $387,681 $98,090 $289,591
2015 $3,778 $352,946 $89,590 $263,356
2014 -- $334,863 $85,000 $249,863
2013 -- $305,267 $73,500 $231,767
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 598343

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380224-232068-0000