Listed by COMPASS, Bought with eXp Realty
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2609 E Sunset Dr Bellingham, WA 98226

Barkley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $496,000 - $713,692

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,859 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 10, 2020

Last sale price $500,000 $175 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,687/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Spa
  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of February 2020

Sanctuary in the City! Room for your toys, hobbies & people in this conveniently located, immaculately cared-for home that has it all! Pride of ownership in every upgrade, incl W/D in Master, newly finished mudroom, large covered patio with hot tub, separate entrance to living quarters in basement w/ kitchenette, bath & W/D. Dbl pane noise reducing windows. Yard landscaped beautifully w/ privacy in mind. Covered boat storage & RV hook-up w/ sewer, b-ball court, fire pit & 1144 sq' attached SHOP!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Samantha Roeder

COMPASS License #132097 Listed on: 10/14/2019

COMPASS

Co-Listed By

Don Hale

Keller Williams Western Realty License #103284

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Standow

eXp Realty License #114484

eXp Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1530726

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,986

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition
  • Zoning described as PRM02

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,859 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Storm Windows
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Accessible Kitchen
  • Central Living Area
  • Accessible Utilities
  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Accessible Entrance

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Boathouse
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Northern Heights Ele Elementary School
  • Shuksan Mid Middle School
  • Squalicum High School

Utilities

  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • Barkley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803160641250000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,986

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Bath, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Utility
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,RangeOven,Refrigerator,SeeRemarks,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2859
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Thank you for showing!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Both
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2859
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2859
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,See Remarks,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ConstructionMethods: Double Wall

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Security Gate, Fully Fenced
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Wood
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas on demand

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803160641250000
  • Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19166
  • Zoning Description: PRM02
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Boat House,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Gated Entry,Hot Tub/Spa,Patio,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Double Wall
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2986

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Northern Heights Ele

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2019
Closed on
Jan 28, 2020
Sold by
Howlett Larry W and Howlett Norma Jean
Bought by
Perez Richard and Fox Perez Pamela A
Seller's Agent
Samantha Roeder
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Standow
eXp Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.76%
Current Estimated Value
$627,173

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$127,173
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.04%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$266,332
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$360,841
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
Perez Richard $500,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Perez Richard $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/10/2020 02/10/20 Sold $500,000 -4.8% $175 / Sq Ft
01/02/2020 01/02/20 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2019 10/14/19 For Sale $525,000 -- $184 / 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 $4,761 $585,890 $198,195 $387,695
2023 $4,761 $611,652 $206,910 $404,742
2022 $4,119 $536,537 $181,500 $355,037
2021 $3,454 $443,419 $150,000 $293,419
2020 $3,339 $350,930 $116,828 $234,102
2019 $2,987 $327,876 $109,238 $218,638
2018 $3,091 $294,082 $97,988 $196,094
2017 $2,688 $260,206 $86,700 $173,506
2016 $2,460 $236,476 $78,900 $157,576
2015 $2,553 $225,287 $75,000 $150,287
2014 -- $226,273 $72,240 $154,033
2013 -- $216,663 $70,000 $146,663
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Samantha Roeder

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Samantha Roeder

    COMPASS

    (360) 305-9226

    59 Total Sales

    Samantha Roeder
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Don Hale

    Keller Williams Western Realty

    (360) 319-4141

    3 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Don Hale
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  • Elizabeth Standow

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Elizabeth Standow

    eXp Realty

    (360) 220-3476

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Standow
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1530726

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380316-064125-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98226 Barkley

2609 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA

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