NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3242 Firwood Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $702,647 - $787,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,944 Sq Ft
$381/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2018

Last sale price $455,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,434/month

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • RV Access or Parking
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Garden

About This Home

As of August 2018

Home currently used as a private Montessori school. Nice sized living & dining areas, Large country kitchen w/island, fir floors thru out, brand new roof, cool detached finished building just steps from side door complete with kitchenette & toilet area. Lots of small play structures in back yard. Big almost 1/3 acre lot with tons of off street parking, room to add garage. Convenient location in Bellingham's popular "Wood" Streets. Home is 1438 sq.ft. & finished building is 506 sq.ft.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Parcher

John L. Scott Bellingham License #21420 Listed on: 04/18/2018

John L. Scott Bellingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Nathan Butcher

John L. Scott Bellingham License #122370

John L. Scott Bellingham

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1277842

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,895

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Greenhouse
  • Gazebo
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Birchwood Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 380213139010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,895

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Additional Dwelling
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Fir/Softwood, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Range/Oven
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Garage Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1944
  • Square Footage Finished: 1944

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Closet-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Birchwood

Schools

  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13939
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 380213139010
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3131

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2018
Closed on
Aug 13, 2018
Sold by
Johnsen Steven P and Johnsen Cindy J
Bought by
Messmann Freferick and Scott Jessica
Seller's Agent
Mike Parcher
John L. Scott Bellingham
Buyer's Agent
Nathan Butcher
John L. Scott Bellingham
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.21%
Current Estimated Value
$738,743

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$283,743
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2004
Sold by
Laha Kenneth M and Laha Betty L
Bought by
Johansen Steven P and Johansen Cindy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,264
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2001
Sold by
Clary Mark A and Clary Kara M
Bought by
Laha Kenneth M and Laha Betty L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,900
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
VA
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
Messmann Freferick $455,000 Whatcom Land Titlew
Johansen Steven P $270,329 First American Title Insuran
Laha Kenneth M $168,950 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Messmann Frederick $134,000
Closed Messmann Freferick $135,000
Previous Owner Johansen Steven P $216,264
Previous Owner Laha Kenneth M $162,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2018 08/17/18 Sold $455,000 -4.2% $234 / Sq Ft
07/20/2018 07/20/18 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2018 04/18/18 For Sale $475,000 -- $244 / 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 $4,895 $602,414 $231,228 $371,186
2023 $4,895 $628,903 $241,395 $387,508
2022 $4,235 $551,669 $211,750 $339,919
2021 $4,024 $455,925 $175,000 $280,925
2020 $3,889 $408,828 $147,982 $260,846
2019 $3,479 $381,983 $138,368 $243,615
2018 $3,601 $342,615 $124,118 $218,497
2017 $3,131 $303,148 $109,820 $193,328
2016 $2,865 $275,518 $99,940 $175,578
2015 $2,943 $262,456 $95,000 $167,456
2014 -- $260,865 $92,880 $167,985
2013 -- $249,947 $90,000 $159,947
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Mike Parcher

    John L Scott

    (360) 739-0857

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

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  • Nathan Butcher

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Nathan Butcher

    John L Scott

    (360) 389-3002

    3 in this area

    123 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1277842

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-139010-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Birchwood

3242 Firwood Ave, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 3242 Firwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 18 April 2018 and is currently estimated at $740,412, approximately $380 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 3242 Firwood 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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