Listed by Peace Arch Real Estate, Bought with Bellingham Real Estate Company
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3241 Laurelwood Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $795,000 - $905,462

5 Beds
2 Baths
3,390 Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 03, 2019

Last sale price $480,000 $142 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,831/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Softwood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Patio
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2019

Check out this classic Victorian brick home located in the wonderful Birchwood Neighborhood of Bellingham! This roomy, 3 level, 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home features a spacious kitchen, lovely open living and dining areas, 2 fireplaces, and updated flooring. The two car garage, patio with outdoor brick BBQ, and large .32 acre yard are perfect for outdoor fun. Close to parks, Squalicum Beach and near downtown Bellingham with easy access to I-5.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julia Mullenix

Peace Arch Real Estate License #133679 Listed on: 08/19/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Leo Cohen

Bellingham Real Estate Company License #27718

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1507769

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,564

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.32

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dryer
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Community Details

  • Birchwood Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 380214310014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,564

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Floor Covering: Fir/Softwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 5.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Main: Lower
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Den or Office: Lower
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Lower
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3390
  • Square Footage Finished: 3390

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Roof: Cedar Shake

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: COB
  • Water Company: COB
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Birchwood

Schools

  • Elementary School: Birchwood Elem
  • Middle School: Shuksan Mid
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 13939
  • Parcel Number: 380214310014

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4028

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2019
Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Magnes Ellen S and Ellen S Magnes 1999 Trust
Bought by
Sittauer Olivia
Seller's Agent
Julia Mullenix
Peace Arch Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Leo Cohen
Bellingham Real Estate Company
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Current Estimated Value
$827,116

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$347,116
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.90%
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2005
Sold by
Magnes Eileen S
Bought by
Magnes Stuart and Marie Christine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2004
Sold by
Salcido Jimmy
Bought by
Magnes Eileen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,600
Interest Rate
4.87%
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
Sittauer Olivia $482,416 Chicago Title Insurance
Magnes Stuart -- First American Title Ins Co
Magnes Eileen S -- Stewart Title Company
Magnes Eileen S $317,000 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Peterson Jonathon Bayly $568,000
Closed Peterson Jonathon Bayly $568,000
Closed Sittauer Olivia $408,000
Previous Owner Magnes Eileen S $253,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/03/2019 10/03/19 Sold $480,000 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
09/05/2019 09/05/19 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2019 08/19/19 For Sale $480,000 -- $142 / 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 $5,564 $684,861 $231,228 $453,633
2023 $5,564 $714,975 $241,395 $473,580
2022 $4,814 $627,171 $211,750 $415,421
2021 $4,658 $518,323 $175,000 $343,323
2020 $4,502 $473,314 $116,828 $356,486
2019 $4,028 $442,175 $109,238 $332,937
2018 $4,168 $396,597 $97,988 $298,609
2017 $3,624 $350,912 $86,700 $264,212
2016 $3,317 $318,853 $78,900 $239,953
2015 $3,617 $303,854 $75,000 $228,854
2014 -- $320,560 $72,240 $248,320
2013 -- $306,439 $70,000 $236,439
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julia Mullenix

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Julia Mullenix

    Peace Arch Real Estate

    (360) 820-2630

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Julia Mullenix
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  • Leo Cohen

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Leo Cohen

    Bellingham Real Estate Company

    (360) 820-3434

    3 in this area

    188 Total Sales

    Leo Cohen
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1507769

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380214-310014-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Birchwood

3241 Laurelwood Ave, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 3241 Laurelwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 19 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $827,116, approximately $243 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 3241 Laurelwood 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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