$501,000
SOLD APR 2, 2021
2 Beds
1 Bath
974 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$514 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Territorial View
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2021

Charming 1916 craftsman in the heart of Columbia Neighborhood. This classically restored 2 bed, 1.25 bath home is walkable to everything downtown Bellingham. Character abounds as you step inside to great room with original fir floors, moldings, and Olivine stone fireplace. Kitchen features granite countertops, hanging pot rack and new Thor range. Powder room right off back door. Newer hot water heater. Step out into fully-fenced backyard, garden space, fire pit and detached 1 car garage/shop space that includes wood stove. Off-street parking both in front and alley way.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Briddick Webb

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #26476 Listed on: 02/25/2021

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Saunderson

John L Scott Bellingham

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1732606

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,165

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RS5.0

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Ceramic Tile

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Columbia Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802245190770000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,165

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.25
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 974
  • Square Footage Finished: 974

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Available
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Back Entry Pantry-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Columbia
  • Project: Supplemental Map of Whatcom

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 10
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 50' x 100'
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 3802245190770000
  • Zoning Code: RS5.0
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3112

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2021
Closed on
Mar 30, 2021
Sold by
Nighswonger Steven and Nighswonger Taylor
Bought by
Rapoza Danielle Jean
Seller's Agent
Briddick Webb
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Saunderson
John L Scott Bellingham
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$501,000
Premium/Discount to List
$32,000
6.82%
Current Estimated Value
$675,971

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$174,971
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$400,800
Outstanding Balance
$364,698
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$276,208

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2019
Closed on
May 6, 2019
Sold by
Feinberg Ron and Feinberg Regina
Bought by
Nighswonger Taylor
Seller's Agent
Dale Serbousek
Epique Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brett Nichols
Hammer Properties NW Inc.
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.85%
Original Mortgage
$364,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2016
Closed on
Nov 15, 2016
Sold by
Gates Evan and Gates Keri L
Bought by
Feinberg Ron and Feinberg Regina
Seller's Agent
Charlie Rinker
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Dale Serbousek
Epique Realty
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.48%
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2006
Sold by
Thielicke Elizabeth
Bought by
Gates Evan and Griebe Keri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2005
Sold by
Haines Levi N
Bought by
Thielicke Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,100
Interest Rate
5.32%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2003
Sold by
Fairbanks Capital Corp
Bought by
Dlj Mortgage Capital Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,410
Interest Rate
5.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2003
Sold by
Plowman Karen L and Plowman Andrew M
Bought by
Fairbanks Capital Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,410
Interest Rate
5.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2003
Sold by
Dlj Mortgage Capital Inc
Bought by
Haines Levi N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,410
Interest Rate
5.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1999
Sold by
Doran James M and Carbone Cara L
Bought by
Plowman Karen L and Plowman Andrew M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,400
Interest Rate
8.87%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $501,000 Chicago Title
Bargain Sale Deed $501,000 Chicago Title Bellingham
Warranty Deed $405,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $290,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $215,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $211,280 Stewart Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- First American Title Insuran
Trustee Deed $79,188 Chicago Title Insurance
Bargain Sale Deed $84,900 First American Title Insuran
Warranty Deed $83,000 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,800 New Conventional
Closed $400,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $362,844 New Conventional
Previous Owner $364,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $216,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $217,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $215,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $21,100 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $168,800 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $80,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $76,410 No Value Available
Previous Owner $66,400 No Value Available
Closed $16,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/02/2021 04/02/21 Sold $501,000 +6.8% $514 / Sq Ft
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2021 02/25/21 For Sale $469,000 +15.8% $482 / Sq Ft
05/10/2019 05/10/19 Sold $405,000 -2.4% $416 / Sq Ft
04/06/2019 04/06/19 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2019 03/27/19 For Sale $415,000 +43.1% $426 / Sq Ft
11/18/2016 11/18/16 Sold $290,000 -3.0% $298 / Sq Ft
10/09/2016 10/09/16 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2016 09/20/16 For Sale $299,000 0.0% $307 / Sq Ft
09/09/2016 09/09/16 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2016 09/07/16 For Sale $299,000 -- $307 / 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 $5,165 $647,132 $270,928 $376,204
2023 $5,165 $663,603 $277,824 $385,779
2022 $3,834 $572,073 $239,504 $332,569
2021 $3,761 $412,746 $172,800 $239,946
2020 $3,112 $382,172 $160,000 $222,172
2019 $2,786 $305,598 $108,141 $197,457
2018 $2,805 $274,315 $97,091 $177,224
2017 $2,420 $236,176 $83,590 $152,586
2016 $2,118 $212,956 $75,010 $137,946
2015 $2,076 $193,959 $68,510 $125,449
2014 -- $184,022 $65,000 $119,022
2013 -- $184,643 $59,850 $124,793
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1732606

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380224-519077-0000