NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2953 Thornton Rd Ferndale, WA 98248

Estimated Value: $1,290,000 - $1,387,717

3 Beds
1 Bath
3,000 Sq Ft
$446/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2019

Last sale price $895,000 $298 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,782/month

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Fruit Trees
  • Traditional Architecture
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2019

This home is located at 2953 Thornton Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 since 30 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,338,859, approximately $446 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 2953 Thornton Rd is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Eagleridge Elementary School, Horizon Middle School, and Ferndale High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shirley Shirley

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #72465 Listed on: 09/30/2019

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

No Member Specified

NWMLS-NonOffice

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1525954

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,190

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • RV Access or Parking

Utilities

  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Barn

Community Details

  • Ferndale Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3901234894680000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,190

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Wired For Generator, Dining Room, Security System
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Basement: Fully Finished
  • Den or Office: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3000
  • Square Footage Finished: 3000

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Carport-Detached, Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 3

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: North Star Water
  • Water Source: Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Ferndale

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1677060
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 3901234894680000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3791

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2019
Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Walter W Pollman And Donna L Pollman Tr
Bought by
Lafata Philip A and Lafata Heather J
Seller's Agent
Shirley Shirley
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
No Member Specified
NWMLS-NonOffice
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$895,000
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$1,338,859

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$443,859
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.65%
Original Mortgage
$484,350
Outstanding Balance
$432,493
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,001,441
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
Lafata Philip A $895,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lafata Philip A $484,350
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Sold $895,000 0.0% $298 / Sq Ft
09/30/2019 09/30/19 For Sale $895,000 -- $298 / 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 $3,190 $1,059,348 $642,540 $416,808
2023 $3,190 $1,120,790 $720,013 $400,777
2022 $3,795 $1,232,344 $782,720 $449,624
2021 $3,355 $978,041 $621,200 $356,841
2020 $3,451 $296,163 $13,161 $283,002
2019 $2,791 $749,477 $487,440 $262,037
2018 $3,318 $249,784 $11,100 $238,684
2017 $3,023 $225,031 $10,000 $215,031
2016 $3,028 $217,532 $10,510 $207,022
2014 -- $233,211 $38,500 $194,711
2013 -- $226,698 $36,123 $190,575
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shirley Shirley

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Shirley Shirley

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

    (360) 305-1030

    31 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1525954

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 390123-489468-0000

Washington Whatcom County Ferndale 98248

2953 Thornton Rd, Ferndale, WA

This home is located at 2953 Thornton Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248 since 30 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,338,859, approximately $446 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 2953 Thornton Rd is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Eagleridge Elementary School, Horizon Middle School, and Ferndale High School.

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