NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2817 Eldridge Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Columbia Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $905,000 - $1,049,215

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,940 Sq Ft
$499/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 12, 2021

Last sale price $705,000 $363 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,107/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2021

Enjoy incredible Bellingham bay, city & island views, plus glorious sunsets from your home on historic Eldridge Avenue! With original hardwood floors, arched doorways, numerous built-ins and glass doorknobs, this home has many of the wonderful charms from the era it was built in. Nice back deck & large back yard, too! Recently painted, inside & out. Living room w/ fireplace; dining room w/water view; spacious kitchen w/wet bar, island, & breakfast nook with a view! 2 bedrooms on main (one w/view) & full bathrm, then 2 more bedrooms upstairs (which both have fantastic bay & island views), plus another bathrm. Ample storage and/or great workshop space in the full unfinished basement/garage! Near parks, the waterfront and downtown Bellingham!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Shiflett

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #24084 Listed on: 12/16/2020

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Co-Listed By

Teri Hill

Dove Realty, Inc. License #13559

Last Buyer's Agent

Leah Crews

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #82339

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1710288

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,295

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Additional Features

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • Bellingham Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802240220460000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,295

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Wet Bar
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1940
  • Square Footage Finished: 1940
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 725

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City, Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Bellingham

Schools

  • Elementary School: Columbia Elem
  • Middle School: Whatcom Mid
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 3802240220460000
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 6122

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2020
Closed on
Feb 10, 2021
Sold by
Dougan Rosanna Lee and Estate Of Margaret R Thorsen
Bought by
Lorence Andrew and Lorence Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Joshua Shiflett
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Leah Crews
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$793,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$88,000
-11.1%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$967,554

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$262,554
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Outstanding Balance
$496,253
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$489,765
Source: Public Records

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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
Lorence Andrew $705,000 Chicago Title Bellingham
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lorence Andrew $548,250
Previous Owner Dougan Rosanna $125,432
Previous Owner Thorsen Margaret R $125,432
Previous Owner Thorsen Margaret R $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2021 02/12/21 Sold $705,000 -11.1% $363 / Sq Ft
12/23/2020 12/23/20 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2020 12/16/20 For Sale $793,000 -- $409 / 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 $8,295 $1,039,781 $507,990 $531,791
2023 $8,295 $1,066,247 $520,920 $545,327
2022 $6,160 $919,180 $449,070 $470,110
2021 $6,043 $663,180 $324,000 $339,180
2020 $6,123 $614,056 $300,000 $314,056
2019 $1,670 $601,287 $257,874 $343,413
2018 $1,772 $539,747 $231,524 $308,223
2017 $1,876 $464,704 $199,330 $265,374
2016 $4,165 $418,783 $178,870 $239,913
2015 $4,085 $381,548 $163,370 $218,178
2014 -- $362,000 $155,000 $207,000
2013 -- $372,833 $141,750 $231,083
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joshua Shiflett

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Joshua Shiflett

    Windermere Corporate

    (360) 739-1327

    7 in this area

    309 Total Sales

    Joshua Shiflett
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  • Teri Hill

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Teri Hill

    Dove Realty, Inc.

    (253) 576-3154

    1 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Teri Hill
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  • Leah Crews

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Leah Crews

    Windermere Corporate

    (360) 305-4747

    3 in this area

    314 Total Sales

    Leah Crews
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1710288

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380224-022046-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Columbia

2817 Eldridge Ave, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 2817 Eldridge Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 16 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $967,554, approximately $498 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 2817 Eldridge Ave is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Columbia Elementary School, Whatcom Middle School, and Bellingham High School.

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