NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2909 Lorraine Ellis Ct Bellingham, WA 98225

Columbia Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $729,838 - $824,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,600 Sq Ft
$487/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2012

Last sale price $320,500 $200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 143% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,808/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Territorial View
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of July 2012

Columbia neighborhood alert! This sweet 3 bed/1.75 bath, 1,918 sqft, 1929 Tudor-style home fronts on Lorraine Ellis Park on 1.5 lots. The home features a main floor bedroom & remodeled bath; two full-height upstairs bedrooms w/wood floors & ceilings; partially finished basement w/exterior access & 3/4 bath and 2-car attached carport. Lots of charm w/modern updates: 40-year roof; updated electrical, new sewer line; exterior just painted; newer wood framed double-pane windows and more. Won't last!

Last Listed By

Chris Thorndike-Kent

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #9201 Listed on: 06/04/2012

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM365032

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,391

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

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

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Carport
  • RV Access or Parking

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Territorial Views
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Partially Finished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 380224375323

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,391

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 1 1/2 Stry W/Bsmt
  • Architecture: Tudor
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Concrete, Fir/Softwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Bathrooms Main: Lower
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Roughed In
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1918
  • Square Footage Finished: 1600
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 318

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Basement-Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 1/2 Lot 20-All 21
  • Lot Details: Cul-De-Sac, Paved Street
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x100
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7500
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 380224375323
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2021
Sold by
Ambauen Meade Diana
Bought by
Meade Dennis
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$778,710

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2012
Sold by
Ambauen Harold and Ambauen Colleen
Bought by
Ambauen Meade Diana and Meade Dennis

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2012
Closed on
Jul 26, 2012
Sold by
Strong Lisa J
Bought by
Ambauen Harold and Ambauen Colleen
Seller's Agent
Chris Thorndike-Kent
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Roberta Soares
eXp Realty
List Price
$320,500
Sold Price
$320,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.92%
Original Mortgage
$288,450
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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
Meade Dennis -- None Available
Ambauen Meade Diana -- None Available
Ambauen Harold $320,780 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ambauen Meade Diana $113,000
Previous Owner Ambauen Meade Diana $265,000
Previous Owner Ambauen Harold $288,450
Previous Owner Strong Lisa J $91,500
Previous Owner Strong Gregory P $103,686
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2012 07/31/12 Sold $320,500 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft
06/18/2012 06/18/12 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2012 06/04/12 For Sale $320,500 -- $200 / 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 $5,391 $675,557 $284,474 $391,083
2023 $5,391 $692,752 $291,715 $401,037
2022 $4,002 $597,202 $251,479 $345,723
2021 $3,927 $430,876 $181,440 $249,436
2020 $4,085 $398,959 $168,000 $230,959
2019 $3,657 $401,188 $141,415 $259,773
2018 $3,683 $360,119 $126,965 $233,154
2017 $3,177 $310,051 $109,310 $200,741
2016 $2,780 $279,571 $98,090 $181,481
2015 $2,726 $254,630 $89,590 $165,040
2014 -- $241,584 $85,000 $156,584
2013 -- $216,604 $73,500 $143,104
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Thorndike-Kent

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Chris Thorndike-Kent

    Windermere Corporate

    (360) 920-5210

    4 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Chris Thorndike-Kent
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Kristi Thorndike-Kent

    Windermere Corporate

    (360) 671-5000

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Kristi Thorndike-Kent
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Roberta Soares

    eXp Realty

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM365032

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380224-375323-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Columbia

2909 Lorraine Ellis Ct, Bellingham, WA

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This home is located at 2909 Lorraine Ellis Ct, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 04 June 2012 and is currently estimated at $778,710, approximately $486 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 2909 Lorraine Ellis Ct 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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