Listed by Muljat Group, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2530 Birch St Bellingham, WA 98226

Alabama Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,148,000 - $1,359,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,521 Sq Ft
$485/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2016

Last sale price $614,900 $244 Per Sq Ft

Est. 99% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,243/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Silver Beach Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of May 2016

Custom designed home sitting at the top of Alabama Hill with a big expansive view of the Lake. 4 BD's & 3 BA's in 2521 sq' with 3 car garage. Designed to take advantage of the view from the living, dining and kitchen. Lot's of details including media room, hot water right away, custom tiled shower, triple paned windows, sprinkler system, rock work & patio in front and covered deck in back that enjoys the view.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kena Greer Brashear

Muljat Group License #26557 Listed on: 02/12/2016

Muljat Group

Co-Listed By

Becki Murphy

Roma Management LLC License #27844

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Hobkirk

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #16787

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM895467

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,093

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sloped Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Stone

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Finished Basement

Community Details

  • Silver Beach Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803214281320000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,093

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 14 - Split Entry
  • Architecture: Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Main: Lower
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Basement: Fully Finished
  • Dining Room: Upper
  • Extra Finished Room: Lower
  • Kitchen: Upper
  • Living Room: Upper
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2521
  • Square Footage Finished: 2521

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Stone
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Mountain

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 3

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water Recirc Pump
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Available
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Garage-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Silver Beach
  • Project: Birch Heights
  • Community Features: Ccrs

Schools

  • Elementary School: Silver Beach Elem
  • Middle School: Whatcom Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 12
  • Lot Details: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 67 x 102
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 3803214281320000
  • Zoning Code: Residential
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4842

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2016
Closed on
May 26, 2016
Sold by
Lee Kailey
Bought by
Lee Choong H
Seller's Agent
Kena Greer Brashear
Muljat Group
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Hobkirk
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$614,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,100
-5.25%
Current Estimated Value
$1,223,225

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$608,325
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.77%
Original Mortgage
$553,410
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2016
Closed on
May 23, 2016
Sold by
Arellanes Albert R and Arellanes Janet
Bought by
Lee Choong H
Seller's Agent
Kena Greer Brashear
Muljat Group
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Hobkirk
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$614,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,100
-5.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$553,410
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2012
Sold by
Horst David W and Horst Patricia L
Bought by
Arellanes Albert R and Petersen Janet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,805
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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
Lee Choong H -- Whatcom Land Title
Lee Choong H $614,900 Whatcom Land Title
Arellanes Albert R $160,280 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Choong H $553,410
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Sold $614,900 -0.8% $244 / Sq Ft
03/25/2016 03/25/16 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Price Changed $619,950 -4.5% $246 / Sq Ft
02/13/2016 02/13/16 For Sale $649,000 -- $257 / 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 $9,093 $1,119,652 $330,325 $789,327
2023 $9,093 $1,168,886 $344,850 $824,036
2022 $7,871 $1,025,338 $302,500 $722,838
2021 $7,253 $847,387 $250,000 $597,387
2020 $7,011 $736,959 $210,290 $526,669
2019 $6,271 $688,506 $196,628 $491,878
2018 $6,490 $617,540 $176,378 $441,162
2017 $5,477 $546,405 $156,060 $390,345
2016 $5,013 $481,873 $142,020 $339,853
2015 $4,842 $459,133 $135,000 $324,133
2014 -- $429,110 $103,200 $325,910
2013 -- $410,317 $100,000 $310,317
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kena Greer Brashear

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kena Greer Brashear

    Muljat Group

    (360) 920-3210

    1 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Kena Greer Brashear
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  • Becki Murphy

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Becki Murphy

    Roma Management LLC

    (360) 815-7239

    69 Total Sales

    Becki Murphy
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  • Leslie Hobkirk

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Leslie Hobkirk

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 961-8052

    2 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Leslie Hobkirk
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM895467

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380321-428132-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98226 Alabama Hill

2530 Birch St, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 2530 Birch St, Bellingham, WA 98226 since 12 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,223,225, approximately $485 per square foot. This property was built in 2012. 2530 Birch St is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Silver Beach Elementary School, Whatcom Middle School, and Squalicum High School.

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