NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $789,000 - $858,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,134 Sq Ft
$385/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2023

Last sale price $775,000 $363 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,098/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2023

MILLION DOLLAR VIEW!!! Experience glorious sunsets over Bellingham Bay and panoramic cityscape views from your expansive light-filled living room. This uniquely designed retro-vibe one-level home is perched on top of Alabama Hill in a quiet, sought-after neighborhood. Home features 3 beds & 2.5 baths in a private, park-like setting. Beautiful gas fireplace in living room and cozy wood fireplace in family room. Take a short stroll to Bloedel-Donovan Park on Lake Whatcom, Big Rock Garden Park or hop on the Interurban Trail. Superb location just mins to restaurants, breweries, shopping and Whatcom Falls Park. Enjoy the convenience of the attached oversized two-car garage with incredible storage. New roof and boiler system installed 2022.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy McKenzie

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #85835 Listed on: 05/24/2023

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Ian Steger

Muljat Group License #118196

Muljat Group

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2067148

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,843

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 146 x 90
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Zoning described as RS7.2

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

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

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,134 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • Kulshan Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 2 / 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 67226

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Alabama Hill Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,843

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Refrigerator,SeeRemarks,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: View Ridge 2nd Add/Bham
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2134
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 731

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, See Remarks, Slate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2134
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • FireplacesMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2134
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,See Remarks,Stove/Range,Washer
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sea, Sound
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Baseboard, Hot Water Recirc Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: garage/furnace room
  • WaterHeaterType: electric -2
  • CableConnected: comcast/xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Playground, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 67226
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size: 146 x 90
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632
  • Zoning Description: RS7.2
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Patio,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 2

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5843
  • AdditionalTaxIds: 380321-324071-0000

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Roosevelt Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2023
Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Houser Michael L
Bought by
Vanek Matthew Vance and Vanek Bebe Jensen
Seller's Agent
Tammy McKenzie
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ian Steger
Muljat Group
List Price
$820,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-5.49%
Views
146
Current Estimated Value
$821,188

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$46,188
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.26%
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Outstanding Balance
$563,234
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$246,676

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2017
Sold by
Houser Linda Jane
Bought by
Houser Milton Edward
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vanek Matthew Vance $775,000 Chicago Title
Houser Milton Edward -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vanek Matthew Vance $575,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $775,000 -5.5% $363 / Sq Ft
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2023 05/24/23 For Sale $820,000 -- $384 / 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 $6,129 $754,451 $284,080 $470,371
2023 $6,129 $787,625 $296,571 $491,054
2022 $5,304 $690,899 $260,150 $430,749
2021 $4,589 $570,991 $215,000 $355,991
2020 $4,436 $466,231 $194,713 $271,518
2019 $3,968 $435,645 $182,063 $253,582
2018 $4,107 $390,749 $163,313 $227,436
2017 $3,572 $345,737 $144,500 $201,237
2016 $3,268 $314,261 $131,500 $182,761
2015 $2,936 $299,307 $125,000 $174,307
2014 -- $260,184 $103,200 $156,984
2013 -- $249,473 $100,000 $149,473
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2067148

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380321-324071-0000