NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2521 Elm St Bellingham, WA 98225

Columbia Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $654,000 - $870,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$552/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2021

Last sale price $526,000 $405 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,441/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Fruit Trees
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Territorial View
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2021

Solid Columbia Neighborhood Craftsman with classic front porch and spacious back deck! Big kitchen, large dining room with wood burning stove and an attached spare room or office. High ceilings make for an appealing living space. Three bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. Alley access in back with a nice sized driveway & detached finished heated garage. Fenced back yard with trellis and historic apple tree. Perfect space for summer BBQs. Walking/biking distance into downtown and the waterfront. Just steps from Goods and local brewery.

Last Listed By

Jon Hansen

Hansen Group Real Estate Inc License #7746 Listed on: 09/10/2021

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1837304

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,103

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RS5.0

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Ceramic Tile

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Columbia Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3903070301000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,103

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 1.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Den or Office: Main
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1661
  • Square Footage Finished: 1300

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: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • 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: 6
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 3903070301000000
  • Zoning Code: RS5.0
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3716

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2021
Closed on
Oct 20, 2021
Sold by
2T & Al Llc
Bought by
Miller Aron L and Miller Katie Lee
Seller's Agent
Jon Hansen
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
Buyer's Agent
Todd Peed
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$526,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-4.19%
Total Days on Market
23
Current Estimated Value
$717,586

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$191,586
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.82%
Original Mortgage
$473,400
Outstanding Balance
$437,278
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$274,583

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2019
Sold by
Cookson Paul R and Mirablle Tina M
Bought by
2T & Al Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2019
Sold by
2T & Al Llc
Bought by
Cookson Paul R and Mirabile Tina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2012
Sold by
Mirabile Tina and Cookson Paul R
Bought by
2T & Al Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2003
Sold by
Green Douglas and Green Barbara
Bought by
Cookson Paul and Mirabile Tina M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Miller Aron L $526,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
2T & Al Llc -- None Available
Cookson Paul R -- None Available
2T & Al Llc $179,229 None Available
Cookson Paul $174,900 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Miller Aron L $473,400
Previous Owner Cookson Paul R $127,000
Previous Owner 2T & Al Llc $148,000
Previous Owner Cookson Paul $166,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Sold $526,000 -4.2% $405 / Sq Ft
10/03/2021 10/03/21 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2021 09/10/21 For Sale $549,000 -- $422 / 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 $5,103 $639,419 $270,928 $368,491
2023 $5,103 $655,694 $277,824 $377,870
2022 $3,788 $565,255 $239,504 $325,751
2021 $3,716 $407,826 $172,800 $235,026
2020 $3,596 $377,617 $160,000 $217,617
2019 $3,219 $353,117 $108,141 $244,976
2018 $3,242 $316,964 $97,091 $219,873
2017 $2,798 $272,897 $83,590 $189,307
2016 $2,447 $246,154 $75,010 $171,144
2015 $2,400 $224,149 $68,510 $155,639
2014 -- $212,665 $65,000 $147,665
2013 -- $187,579 $59,850 $127,729
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jon Hansen

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jon Hansen

    Hansen Group Real Estate Inc

    (360) 224-7443

    6 in this area

    201 Total Sales

    Jon Hansen
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  • Todd Peed

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Todd Peed

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

    (360) 303-9447

    14 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Todd Peed
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1837304

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380224-500118-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Columbia

2521 Elm St, Bellingham, WA

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This home is located at 2521 Elm St, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 10 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $717,586, approximately $551 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 2521 Elm St is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Columbia Elementary School, Whatcom Middle School, and Bellingham High School.

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