Listed by Muljat Group, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3244 Firwood Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $576,000 - $656,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,470 Sq Ft
$417/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 19, 2022

Last sale price $578,000 $393 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,662/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Territorial View
  • No HOA
  • Storm Windows
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of May 2022

Nicely updated one level home in the Birchwood Neighborhood. Newer kitchen, large great room with free standing gas fire place and large windows, updated full and half bathrooms, bonus area off two of the bedrooms, flat/level fenced yard with storage shed and almost 800 square foot detached metal shop/garage. Updated vinyl windows, roof, and paint in and out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Talbot

Muljat Group License #40489 Listed on: 04/13/2022

Muljat Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Harris

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #104134

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1915735

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,945

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Zoning described as RS

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Bitumen Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,470 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Birchwood Elementary School
  • Shuksan Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birchwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 380213137026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,945

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer,LeasedEquipment
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1470
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 922

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1470
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1470
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Torch Down
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Structure Type: House
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energry
  • SewerCompany: City of B'Ham
  • WaterCompany: City of B'Ham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Utility Room
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 380213137026
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size: 60165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454
  • Zoning Description: RS
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Outbuildings
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2945

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Birchwood Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2022
Closed on
May 12, 2022
Sold by
Lafferty Mary E
Bought by
Meyer Dani and Gray Adrienne
Seller's Agent
Scott Talbot
Muljat Group
Buyer's Agent
Gina Harris
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$578,000
Premium/Discount to List
$79,000
15.83%
Current Estimated Value
$608,508

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,508
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.75%
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Outstanding Balance
$349,338
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$262,328

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2021
Sold by
Dani Meyer
Bought by
Meyer Dani

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Meyer Dani and Estate Of Mary E Lafferty
Bought by
Meyer Dani

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,500
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2019
Sold by
Lafferty Arthur Douglas and Lafferty Mary Elizabeth
Bought by
Lafferty Mary Elizabeth
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
Meyer Dani -- Chicago Title
Meyer Dani $313 None Listed On Document
Meyer Dani -- None Available
Meyer Dani -- None Available
Lafferty Mary Elizabeth -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Meyer Dani $365,000
Previous Owner Meyer Dani $39,500
Previous Owner Lafferty Arthur D $63,942
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2022 05/19/22 Sold $578,000 +15.8% $393 / Sq Ft
04/20/2022 04/20/22 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2022 04/13/22 For Sale $499,000 -- $339 / 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 $4,152 $510,851 $218,015 $292,836
2023 $4,152 $533,313 $227,601 $305,712
2022 $3,591 $467,819 $199,650 $268,169
2021 $2,944 $386,627 $165,000 $221,627
2020 $2,846 $299,157 $116,828 $182,329
2019 $2,546 $279,522 $109,238 $170,284
2018 $2,635 $250,715 $97,988 $152,727
2017 $2,292 $221,834 $86,700 $135,134
2016 $2,097 $201,627 $78,900 $122,727
2015 $2,136 $192,050 $75,000 $117,050
2014 -- $189,269 $72,240 $117,029
2013 -- $181,429 $70,000 $111,429
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Scott Talbot

    Muljat Group

    (360) 927-2242

    2 in this area

    30 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Gina Harris

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 734-7500

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1915735

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-137026-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Birchwood

3244 Firwood Ave, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 3244 Firwood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 13 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $612,935, approximately $416 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 3244 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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