Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$721,000
SOLD JUL 13, 2023
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,382 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$522 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Territorial View
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2023

Charming 1-level, energy efficient Bellingham bungalow in the heart of the Columbia neighborhood features 3 bedrooms + home office, 2 bathrooms & a large living room. Situated on a corner lot with boxwood hedge & fully fenced yard with 2 additional off-street parking spots. Primary suite addition could be used as a great room & has vaulted ceilings w/Energy Star windows & insulated shades. Wood floors & crown molding throughout with a light & bright feel. This home is economically heated with 2 mini splits, heat pump & 36 solar panels on a 50-year roof for extremely low PSE bills. Fruit trees, garden shed & rain silo w/underground cistern. Walk or bike to parks, schools, the harbor or downtown. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tresie Wiersma

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #76555 Listed on: 06/07/2023

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Wyss

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #27830

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2071620

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,387

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,382 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Columbia Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Down Payment Assistance Available
  • Assessor Parcel Number 380224217083

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,387

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Building Name: Jefferson Street Add
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1382
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 737

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 1382
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1382
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ductless HP-Mini Split
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Heat Pump, Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 380224217083
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Professional Measure
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Solar (Unspecified)

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3387

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Solar (Unspecified)

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Columbia Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2023
Closed on
Jul 7, 2023
Sold by
Simone Sangster and Raegen Miller
Bought by
Black Pauline Joan
Seller's Agent
Tresie Wiersma
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Emily Wyss
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$635,000
Sold Price
$721,000
Premium/Discount to List
$86,000
13.54%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$725,879

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.42%
Original Mortgage
$446,000
Outstanding Balance
$437,174
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$277,785

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2015
Closed on
Mar 26, 2015
Sold by
Hamalainen Karen R
Bought by
Simone Sangster & Raegen Miller Joint Re and Sangster Simone
Seller's Agent
Melissa Schapiro
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Natale
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.52%
Original Mortgage
$236,250
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2005
Sold by
Hamalainen Llc
Bought by
Hamalainen Karen R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2003
Sold by
Mehler Michael S and Mehler Pamela F
Bought by
Hamalainen Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $721,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $315,000 Whatcom Land Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $155,000 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $446,000 Construction
Previous Owner $236,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2023 07/13/23 Sold $721,000 +13.5% $522 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2023 06/07/23 For Sale $635,000 +101.6% $459 / Sq Ft
04/02/2015 04/02/15 Sold $315,000 0.0% $246 / Sq Ft
02/21/2015 02/21/15 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2015 02/20/15 For Sale $314,900 -- $246 / 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 $4,563 $571,714 $270,928 $300,786
2023 $4,563 $586,266 $277,824 $308,442
2022 $3,387 $505,403 $239,504 $265,899
2021 $3,323 $364,644 $172,800 $191,844
2020 $3,287 $337,633 $160,000 $177,633
2019 $2,943 $322,796 $124,778 $198,018
2018 $2,963 $289,755 $112,028 $177,727
2017 $2,556 $249,470 $96,450 $153,020
2016 $2,236 $224,888 $86,550 $138,338
2015 $2,193 $204,855 $79,050 $125,805
2014 -- $194,360 $75,000 $119,360
2013 -- $201,716 $73,500 $128,216
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2071620

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380224-217083-0000