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

2811 Cottonwood Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $693,000 - $762,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,788 Sq Ft
$404/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 04, 2019

Last sale price $491,000 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,363/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Fruit Trees
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2019

Strong & True Craftsman waits on shy half-acre in town. All the features you covet-- from the hard & soft wood floors, tall ceilings and exposed brick to the built-ins, arches and breakfast nook. The dirty work’s been done-- with updated wiring, plumbing, HVAC, H2o, roof & foundation. Private fenced lot has network of organic raised beds and orchard. Second kitchenette upstairs, unfinished basement down. All a short walk from the bakery, barber & burgers of the booming inner Birchwood district.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Braimes

eXp Realty License #2525 Listed on: 08/07/2019

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Alana Mey

COMPASS License #121114

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1501688

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,050

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Carport Space
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Community Details

  • Birchwood Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802131000420000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,050

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: 2nd Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylights, Solarium/Atrium, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Fir/Softwood, Hardwood
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Extra Finished Room: Upper
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1788
  • Square Footage Finished: 1788
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 646

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Carport-Detached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency, Tankless Water Heater
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: CoB
  • Water Company: CoB
  • Water Heater: Basement-Tankless
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Birchwood

Schools

  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 20473
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 3802131000420000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2786

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2019
Closed on
Aug 19, 2019
Sold by
Farmer Chelsea A
Bought by
Clauer Emily and Clauer Matthew
Seller's Agent
Jeff Braimes
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alana Mey
COMPASS
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$491,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
2.51%
Current Estimated Value
$723,570

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$232,570
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.17%
Original Mortgage
$411,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2012
Closed on
Apr 24, 2012
Sold by
Erickson Christina C
Bought by
Farmer Chelsea A
Seller's Agent
Bryan Smith
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Braimes
eXp Realty
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$240,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.26%
Original Mortgage
$266,783
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2002
Sold by
Purifoy Ray A and Rodriguez Guadalupe L
Bought by
Erickson Carol J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
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
Clauer Emily $491,000 Whatcom Land Title
Farmer Chelsea A $240,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Erickson Carol J $195,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Clauer Emily $408,800
Closed Clauer Emily $411,000
Previous Owner Farmer Chelsea A $285,000
Previous Owner Farmer Chelsea A $266,783
Previous Owner Erickson Carol J $145,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2019 09/04/19 Sold $491,000 +2.5% $275 / Sq Ft
08/13/2019 08/13/19 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2019 08/07/19 For Sale $479,000 +99.6% $268 / Sq Ft
05/07/2012 05/07/12 Sold $240,000 0.0% $163 / Sq Ft
02/01/2012 02/01/12 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2012 01/18/12 For Sale $240,000 -- $163 / 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 $5,050 $621,488 $231,228 $390,260
2023 $5,050 $648,816 $241,395 $407,421
2022 $4,369 $569,137 $211,750 $357,387
2021 $3,223 $470,361 $175,000 $295,361
2020 $3,115 $327,443 $132,405 $195,038
2019 $2,787 $305,957 $123,803 $182,154
2018 $2,884 $274,426 $111,053 $163,373
2017 $2,508 $242,814 $98,260 $144,554
2016 $2,295 $220,702 $89,420 $131,282
2015 $2,527 $210,209 $85,000 $125,209
2014 -- $223,964 $82,560 $141,404
2013 -- $214,638 $80,000 $134,638
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Braimes

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jeff Braimes

    eXp Realty

    (360) 961-6496

    4 in this area

    53 Total Sales

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  • Alana Mey

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Alana Mey

    COMPASS

    (360) 421-0733

    3 in this area

    203 Total Sales

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  • Bryan Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Bryan Smith

    Coldwell Banker Bain

    (360) 739-8351

    33 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1501688

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-100042-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Birchwood

2811 Cottonwood Ave, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 2811 Cottonwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 07 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $721,813, approximately $403 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 2811 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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