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

2685 Steller Ln Custer, WA 98240

Estimated Value: $847,064 - $1,020,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,228 Sq Ft
$284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 07, 2020

Last sale price $595,000 $184 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,417/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees
  • Territorial View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Secluded Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of January 2020

1940's Craftsman Home on 1+ acres with so much character! Well cared for and loved with exquisite attention to detail. Original woodwork, fir floors/doors, trim and built-in window seat. Potential mother-in-law suite in basement. Flowing floor plan with formal dining, living room and an updated cook's kitchen. Level, sunny and very private lot. Remarkable grounds with sandy soil, garden, fire pit, garden shed and charming chicken coop. If you've been waiting for something special.....this is it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob Markich

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #19864 Listed on: 11/07/2019

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Tolbert

Redfin License #130372

Redfin

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1538016

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,049

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 1.14 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x 330
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as R5A

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,228 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Custer Elementary School

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • High Tech Cabling
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Ferndale Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 400124305115

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,049

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,RangeOven,Refrigerator,LeasedEquipment
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Building Name: Frank's short plat
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3228
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Skylight(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 3228
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3228
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
  • FireplacesLower: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete, Stone, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well, Private
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Septic System, Oil, Propane
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Private Well
  • WaterHeaterLocation: basement
  • WaterHeaterType: electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ferndale
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 400124305115
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.14
  • Lot Size: 150 X 330
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 49658
  • Zoning Description: R5A
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Propane,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 4

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Oil, Propane

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3049

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Custer Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2019
Closed on
Jan 7, 2020
Sold by
Brown Kenneth L and Brown Pamela S
Bought by
Kentner Brian Lance and Bennett Emily Shilling
Seller's Agent
Rob Markich
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Tolbert
Redfin
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-0.82%
Current Estimated Value
$918,266

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$323,266
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.89%
Original Mortgage
$476,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2012
Closed on
Oct 31, 2012
Sold by
Clay James and Leebron Clay Andrea
Bought by
Brown Kenneth L and Brown Pamela S
Seller's Agent
Mike Kent
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Rob Markich
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$350,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.67%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2007
Sold by
Sebens Robert G and Sebens Lois G
Bought by
Clay James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,200
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2007
Sold by
Clay Andrea
Bought by
Clay James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,200
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2003
Sold by
Sebens Aletta A
Bought by
Sebens Robert G and Sebens Lois G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1999
Sold by
Martin Richard F and Martin Pamela J
Bought by
Sebens Robert G and Sebens Lois G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,100
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kentner Brian Lance $645,562 Chicago Title Company Of Wa
Brown Kenneth L $350,280 Whatcom Land Title
Clay James $365,180 Chicago Title Insurance
Clay James -- Chicago Title Insurance
Sebens Robert G -- First American Title Ins Co
Sebens Robert G -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bennett Emily S $25,000
Open Kentner Brian Lance $468,000
Closed Kentner Brian Lance $476,000
Previous Owner Brown Kenneth L $280,000
Previous Owner Clay James $295,200
Previous Owner Clay James $295,200
Previous Owner Sebens Robert G $56,000
Previous Owner Sebens Robert G $190,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/07/2020 01/07/20 Sold $595,000 -0.8% $184 / Sq Ft
12/11/2019 12/11/19 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2019 11/07/19 For Sale $599,900 +71.4% $186 / Sq Ft
11/02/2012 11/02/12 Sold $350,000 0.0% $108 / Sq Ft
10/11/2012 10/11/12 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2012 05/30/12 For Sale $350,000 -- $108 / 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 $5,440 $749,592 $274,681 $474,911
2023 $5,440 $764,445 $307,800 $456,645
2022 $3,978 $551,440 $166,328 $385,112
2021 $3,712 $437,646 $132,005 $305,641
2020 $3,809 $370,887 $111,869 $259,018
2019 $3,048 $343,410 $103,581 $239,829
2018 $3,593 $312,806 $94,350 $218,456
2017 $3,352 $281,807 $85,000 $196,807
2016 $3,340 $277,744 $78,825 $198,919
2015 $3,229 $277,744 $78,825 $198,919
2014 -- $261,227 $74,138 $187,089
2013 -- $255,678 $72,563 $183,115
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1538016

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400124-305115-0000