NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2597 Lake Whatcom Blvd Bellingham, WA 98229

Estimated Value: $738,000 - $881,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,909 Sq Ft
$420/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 21, 2018

Last sale price $467,000 $245 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,828/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Northwest Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2018

Meticulously cared for home perched above Lake Whatcom has commanding views and feels like a private getaway. 1909 sq ft of luxury: 3 bd, 2.5 ba, upgraded finishes, finished daylight basement, large, stylish kitchen perfect for entertaining, new windows minimize road noise to maintain the zen-like feel. Spacious 2-car garage. Start the day with coffee on the master bedroom deck and end it out at the fire pit, enjoying breathtaking views of the lake on this conveniently located .77 acre property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laurie Satushek

Keller Williams Western Realty License #26321 Listed on: 07/31/2018

Keller Williams Western Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Erinn Nobel

ENRG Realty License #27121

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1320821

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,856

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R5A

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • The lake is a source of water for the property
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Lake Views
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Bellingham Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803364051890000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,856

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 13 - Tri-Level
  • Architecture: Nw Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Main: Lower
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1909
  • Square Footage Finished: 1909

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Wall, 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • Water Company: Lake
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water Source: Lake

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Bellingham

Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem
  • Middle School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Sq Ft: 33542
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Sloped, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 3803364051890000
  • Zoning Code: R5A
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Sloped, Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3741

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2018
Closed on
Sep 4, 2018
Sold by
Vanvantrang Phu Van and Kawasaki Koko
Bought by
Henneford Chris L
Seller's Agent
Laurie Satushek
Keller Williams Western Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erinn Nobel
ENRG Realty
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$467,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.68%
Total Days on Market
22
Current Estimated Value
$802,723

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$335,723
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.75%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2017
Closed on
Jan 24, 2017
Sold by
Equitable Investments Llc
Bought by
Vanvantrang Phu Van and Kawasaki Koko
Seller's Agent
Chris Erdmann
eXp Commercial, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nina Denson
Global Referral Group, LLC
List Price
$398,900
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
2.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2015
Sold by
Somers Andrew W and Diane Somers M
Bought by
Equitable Investments Llc and Highland Homes Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Henneford Chris L $467,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Vanvantrang Phu Van $410,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Equitable Investments Llc $250,000 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vanvantrang Phu Van $360,000
Previous Owner Equitable Investments Llc $202,500
Previous Owner Somers Andrew W $63,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Sold $467,000 0.0% $245 / Sq Ft
08/22/2018 08/22/18 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2018 08/13/18 Price Changed $467,000 -1.7% $245 / Sq Ft
07/31/2018 07/31/18 For Sale $475,000 +15.9% $249 / Sq Ft
02/03/2017 02/03/17 Sold $410,000 +2.8% $215 / Sq Ft
01/07/2017 01/07/17 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2017 01/05/17 For Sale $398,900 -- $209 / 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 $5,856 $679,008 $357,908 $321,100
2023 $5,856 $678,656 $367,020 $311,636
2022 $4,895 $575,143 $311,040 $264,103
2021 $4,609 $449,331 $243,000 $206,331
2020 $4,006 $416,047 $225,000 $191,047
2019 $3,702 $355,412 $199,874 $155,538
2018 $3,741 $335,725 $188,881 $146,844
2017 $3,267 $289,026 $162,330 $126,696
2016 $2,913 $262,976 $147,610 $115,366
2015 $2,912 $245,435 $139,237 $106,198
2014 -- $238,055 $135,050 $103,005
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laurie Satushek

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Laurie Satushek

    Keller Williams Western Realty

    (360) 223-9515

    12 in this area

    170 Total Sales

    Laurie Satushek
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Erinn Nobel

    ENRG Realty

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  • Chris Erdmann

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Chris Erdmann

    eXp Commercial, LLC

    (360) 739-4236

    6 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Chris Erdmann
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Nina Denson

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1320821

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380336-405189-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98229

2597 Lake Whatcom Blvd, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 2597 Lake Whatcom Blvd, Bellingham, WA 98229 since 31 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $802,723, approximately $420 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 2597 Lake Whatcom Blvd is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Geneva Elementary School, Kulshan Middle School, and Bellingham High School.

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