NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2828 Cottonwood Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $632,000 - $733,309

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,104 Sq Ft
$603/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2021

Last sale price $540,000 $489 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,963/month

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of May 2021

Welcome to this charming 4 Bedroom, 1 Bath home with fresh interior paint, composition roof, hardi plank siding and double pane windows. Electrical and plumbing have all been updated. The main floor has a full bathroom, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, breakfast nook and large utility room; upstairs has 2 bedrooms. A huge unfinished basement with a root cellar and workspace. So much charm with the built ins, arched door ways and incredible yard! Just shy half acre fenced lot, with a chicken coop, huge back patio, fruit trees, and garden area! 4 covered parking areas with a detached 2 car garage/shop and carport, lots of parking for cars, RV and boat! This home has been incredibly well taken care of and is ready for you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Gilday

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #122805 Listed on: 04/07/2021

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Gordon Neufeld

Muljat Group License #27470

Muljat Group

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1752727

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,973

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Dog Run
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Birchwood Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 380213050073

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,973

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Walk In Pantry
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1104

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Carport-Detached, Garage-Detached, Off Street, K
  • Total Covered Parking: 4

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard, Radiant, Radiator
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Basement-Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Birchwood
  • Project: Country Club Acerage

Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 3
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20473
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Rolling
  • Parcel Number: 380213050073
  • Lot Topography: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Rolling

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3035

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2021
Closed on
May 5, 2021
Sold by
Plesha Paul and Estate Of Carol Ann Plesha
Bought by
Fernandes Ethan Don Maurice and Epler Mackenzie Leigh
Seller's Agent
Donna Gilday
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Gordon Neufeld
Muljat Group
List Price
$470,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
$70,000
14.89%
Current Estimated Value
$666,077

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,077
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Outstanding Balance
$395,634
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$257,561

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2009
Sold by
Plesha John
Bought by
Plesha Carol Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2008
Sold by
Rogers Mark
Bought by
Plesha John

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2004
Sold by
Andrews Brian R
Bought by
Rogers Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,610
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2004
Sold by
Davis Janet
Bought by
Rogers Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,610
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Fernandes Ethan Don Maurice $540,000 Chicago Title Bellingham
Plesha Carol Ann -- None Available
Plesha John $280,280 First American Title Insuran
Rogers Mark $213,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Rogers Mark -- Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fernandes Ethan Don Maurice $432,000
Previous Owner Rogers Mark $206,610
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $540,000 +14.9% $489 / Sq Ft
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Sale $470,000 -- $426 / 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 $4,973 $612,046 $244,441 $367,605
2023 $4,973 $638,959 $255,189 $383,770
2022 $4,303 $560,490 $223,850 $336,640
2021 $3,140 $463,215 $185,000 $278,215
2020 $3,035 $319,019 $132,405 $186,614
2019 $2,715 $298,089 $123,803 $174,286
2018 $2,810 $267,370 $111,053 $156,317
2017 $2,444 $236,570 $98,260 $138,310
2016 $2,236 $215,031 $89,420 $125,611
2015 $2,196 $204,801 $85,000 $119,801
2014 -- $194,586 $72,240 $122,346
2013 -- $186,491 $70,000 $116,491
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donna Gilday

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Donna Gilday

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 305-8811

    1 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Donna Gilday
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  • Gordon Neufeld

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Gordon Neufeld

    Muljat Group

    (360) 393-8299

    2 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    Gordon Neufeld
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1752727

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-050073-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Birchwood

2828 Cottonwood Ave, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 2828 Cottonwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 07 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $666,077, approximately $603 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 2828 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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