$616,390
SOLD FEB 5, 2021

289 Shallow Shore Rd Bellingham, WA 98229

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,608 Sq Ft
0.63 Acres

Recently Sold

$383 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront Community
  • Spa
  • Lake View
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of February 2021

Move to the shores of Lake Samish! 12 minutes to Fairhaven is this peaceful sunny setting on desirable Shallow Shore Rd. Very clean and tastefully updated one story home on .67 acres with Hardwood floors, a modern gas fireplace with rock accents, new kitchen all with great colors and finish. Open floor plan with great views and sun exposure. New efficient central heat and air conditioning. Amazing master bedroom and attached bath with custom tile shower, then step out through the french doors to a private deck and hot tub...Wow! Outside you will find a wonderful lake and Mountain View gazebo to enjoy and sunny front and back yard. Walk across the street to a secret public lake access lot. Kayak and swim! Beautiful home and setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Nesbit

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #37488 Listed on: 01/12/2021

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Chen

Bellingham Real Estate Company License #138256

Bellingham Real Estate Company

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1716574

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,255

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RR2

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Northwest Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Gazebo
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Shared Well
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 370336039218

Community Details

Overview

  • Lake Samish Community

Recreation

  • Waterfront Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,255

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Architecture: Nw Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylights
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate Hardwood
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Den or Office: Main
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1608
  • Square Footage Finished: 1608

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • View: Lake, Mountain, Territorial
  • Waterfront: Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Tankless Water Heater
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Lake Samish
  • Water Company: shared well
  • Water Heater: pantry-tankless
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Lake Samish
  • Project: Gruenheit Short Plat
  • Community Features: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wade King Elem
  • Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 1
  • Lot Dimensions: 506 x 155 x 266 x 35
  • Lot Sq Ft: 27443
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 370336039218
  • Zoning Code: RR2
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3952

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2021
Closed on
Feb 1, 2021
Sold by
Farwell Karen
Bought by
Pepper Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Doug Nesbit
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Jay Chen
Bellingham Real Estate Company
List Price
$629,450
Sold Price
$616,390
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,060
-2.07%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$793,978

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$177,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2016
Closed on
Apr 3, 2017
Sold by
Reichlin Roy and Saxvik Sarah K
Bought by
Farwell Karen
Seller's Agent
Doug Nesbit
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Doug Nesbit
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$335,709
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,291
-4.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.14%
Original Mortgage
$302,138
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2008
Sold by
Beauchene Dolores
Bought by
Reichlin Roy and Saxvik Sarah K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$257,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $616,389 Chicago Title Company Of Wa
Warranty Deed $335,709 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Warranty Deed $355,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $302,138 New Conventional
Previous Owner $262,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $257,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/05/2021 02/05/21 Sold $616,390 -2.1% $383 / Sq Ft
01/15/2021 01/15/21 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2021 01/12/21 For Sale $629,450 +87.5% $391 / Sq Ft
04/06/2017 04/06/17 Sold $335,709 -4.1% $291 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2016 06/30/16 For Sale $350,000 -- $304 / 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 $5,255 $603,989 $334,501 $269,488
2023 $5,255 $625,583 $346,460 $279,123
2022 $4,529 $532,415 $294,862 $237,553
2021 $4,037 $429,378 $237,798 $191,580
2020 $3,952 $376,644 $208,593 $168,051
2019 $3,680 $357,517 $198,000 $159,517
2018 $3,835 $334,015 $155,155 $178,860
2017 $3,388 $296,485 $137,720 $158,765
2016 $3,069 $273,003 $126,720 $146,283
2015 $3,013 $258,914 $120,120 $138,794
2014 -- $246,579 $114,400 $132,179
2013 -- $234,815 $110,000 $124,815
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1716574

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370336-039218-0000