Listed by Keller Williams Western Realty, Bought with Muljat Group
$235,000
SOLD SEP 19, 2014

2803 Cottonwood Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,238 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$190 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

69 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2022

Tons of light in this 1930's Birchwood classic. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, with bonus room. Home maintains its original charm and appeal with solid wood Oak and Fir floors, original woodwork, cedar lined closets, and mud room. Home has been updated with new electrical panel, new wiring, new kitchen counters, and bamboo kitchen floor. Enjoy the extra space and opportunity with the unfinished basement with daylight. Large front and fully fenced backyard with patio area, gardens, and detached garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Don Hammons

Keller Williams Western Realty License #27977 Listed on: 05/15/2014

Keller Williams Western Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tammy Rusnak

Muljat Group License #112041

Muljat Group

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM636222

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,090

Year Built

1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Sq Ft Finished: 1238
  • Form 17: Not Provided
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1935

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Floor: Bamboo/Cork, Fir/Softwood, Hardwood
  • Sq Ft Unfinished: 600
  • Water Heater Location: Gas

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Dead End Street, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached
  • Total Covered Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Sewer Company: Sanitary Services
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: BEL
  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem
  • High School: Squalicum High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2022
Closed on
May 26, 2022
Sold by
Donald Spaulding
Bought by
Ogburn Eli and Rose Tara
Seller's Agent
Mary Kay Robinson
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Sandoval
John L. Scott Bellingham
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,000
10.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.11%
Original Mortgage
$589,000
Outstanding Balance
$561,228
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$96,600

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2008
Sold by
Curtis R Jeff
Bought by
Shelton Tim A and Filo Shelton Jessica K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,570
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $222,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $589,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $221,551 FHA
Previous Owner $218,570 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $695,000 +5.3% $561 / Sq Ft
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Sold $660,000 +10.2% $533 / Sq Ft
05/11/2022 05/11/22 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2022 05/05/22 For Sale $599,000 +154.9% $484 / Sq Ft
09/19/2014 09/19/14 Sold $235,000 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft
07/24/2014 07/24/14 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2014 07/22/14 Price Changed $235,000 -2.1% $190 / Sq Ft
07/21/2014 07/21/14 For Sale $240,000 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
07/10/2014 07/10/14 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2014 07/06/14 Price Changed $240,000 -4.0% $194 / Sq Ft
06/04/2014 06/04/14 Price Changed $250,000 -3.8% $202 / Sq Ft
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Price Changed $260,000 -5.5% $210 / Sq Ft
05/15/2014 05/15/14 For Sale $275,000 -- $222 / 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 $4,090 $503,278 $198,195 $305,083
2023 $4,090 $525,408 $206,910 $318,498
2022 $3,538 $460,884 $181,500 $279,384
2021 $2,999 $380,896 $150,000 $230,896
2020 $2,899 $304,669 $116,828 $187,841
2019 $2,593 $284,671 $109,238 $175,433
2018 $2,683 $255,333 $97,988 $157,345
2017 $2,334 $225,920 $86,700 $139,220
2016 $2,135 $205,338 $78,900 $126,438
2015 $1,883 $195,589 $75,000 $120,589
2014 -- $166,911 $67,080 $99,831
2013 -- $160,054 $65,000 $95,054
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Sandoval

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Sandoval

    John L Scott

    (360) 223-2564

    4 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Jennifer Sandoval
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  • Mary Kay Robinson

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Mary Kay Robinson

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 303-1911

    2 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Mary Kay Robinson
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  • Don Hammons

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Don Hammons

    Keller Williams Western Realty

    (360) 223-9050

    150 Total Sales

    Don Hammons
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  • Tammy Rusnak

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Tammy Rusnak

    Muljat Group

    (360) 220-0838

    25 Total Sales

    Tammy Rusnak
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM636222

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-127049-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Birchwood

2803 Cottonwood Ave, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 2803 Cottonwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 and is currently priced at $235,000, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 2803 Cottonwood Ave is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Birchwood Elementary School, Shuksan Middle School, and Bellingham High School.

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