$462,000
SOLD JAN 19, 2018
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,786 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$259 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Territorial View
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of January 2018

Craftsman Charmer with original details sure to delight. Rare opportunity to own a home on sweetest block in Columbia. Only one other home for sale in last 10 years. More rarities: Central AC, detached 2-car garage with shop space. New roof. Main floor bedroom with 2 more upstairs, large rec and storage rooms downstairs. Surprising storage. Imagine walking to Elizabeth Park, Melvin Brewery, Columbia Elementary. Corner flat lot ready for you to create your oasis. Your dream life starts now!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bliss Goldstein

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #113916 Listed on: 11/09/2017

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Co-Listed By

Dan Goldstein

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Doug Nesbit

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #37488

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1212563

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,582

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Columbia Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802244630820000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,582

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry W/Bsmt
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Disabled Access, French Doors, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Concrete, Fir/Softwood, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Main: Lower
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Fully Finished, Partially Finished
  • Extra Finished Room: Lower
  • Family Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1786
  • Square Footage Finished: 1786
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 477

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air, Insert
  • Power Company: PE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: COB
  • Water Company: COB
  • Water Heater: Basement-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Columbia

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level
  • Parcel Number: 3802244630820000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3192

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2017
Closed on
Jan 1, 2018
Sold by
Kern Frank W and Kern Heather M
Bought by
Burke Molly and Anderson Chris
Seller's Agent
Bliss Goldstein
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Doug Nesbit
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$445,000
Sold Price
$462,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
3.82%
Current Estimated Value
$818,567

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$356,567
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.91%
Original Mortgage
$415,800
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2002
Sold by
Kern Karl F
Bought by
Kern Frank William and Kern Heather May
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
Warranty Deed -- Whatcom Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $393,500 New Conventional
Closed $410,000 New Conventional
Closed $415,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/19/2018 01/19/18 Sold $462,000 +3.8% $259 / Sq Ft
11/13/2017 11/13/17 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2017 11/09/17 For Sale $445,000 -- $249 / 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 $5,582 $699,539 $270,928 $428,611
2023 $5,582 $717,345 $277,824 $439,521
2022 $4,144 $618,402 $239,504 $378,898
2021 $4,066 $446,172 $172,800 $273,372
2020 $4,103 $413,122 $160,000 $253,122
2019 $3,673 $402,934 $124,778 $278,156
2018 $3,699 $361,681 $112,028 $249,653
2017 $3,192 $311,397 $96,450 $214,947
2016 $2,792 $280,874 $86,550 $194,324
2015 $2,738 $255,769 $79,050 $176,719
2014 -- $242,665 $75,000 $167,665
2013 -- $242,994 $73,500 $169,494
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1212563

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380224-463082-0000