Listed by eXp Realty, Bought with Epique Realty
$223,300
SOLD NOV 19, 2020

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 14 Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
799 Sq Ft
$227/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$279 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Property is near public transit
  • Balcony
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Shuksan Meadows Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

Establish permanence in a choppy Bellingham housing market with this clean, stylish Cottage Creek condominium. On the busline and near services, this responsibly-managed community features remodeled 2-bedroom homes w/ fireplaces, in-unit laundry and reserved parking. This top-floor unit has a sunken living room and private balcony. Kitchen features granite counters, cherry cabinetry and stainless appliances. Modern windows, hardiplank siding and new water heater. Come home and stay home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Braimes

eXp Realty License #2525 Listed on: 09/09/2020

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Dale Serbousek

Epique Realty License #24164

Epique Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1661065

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,344

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

HOA Fees

  • $227 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 799 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, garbage, lawn service, snow removal, water/sewer
  • 44 Units
  • Cottage Creek Condos
  • Birchwood Subdivision
  • Park Phone (360) 656-5091 | Manager Cindyrae Mehler

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802131722440008

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,344

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$227 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,RangeOven,Refrigerator
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Cottage Creek
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 799
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 16
  • RemodeledUpdated: true
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,Insulated Windows,Top Floor
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Slate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Ice Maker, Washer, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • FloorNumberOfUnit: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
  • StorageLocation: deck

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 24

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Wood, Garbage, Snow Removal, Water/Sewer
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Ice Maker,Washer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: pantry
  • WaterHeaterType: electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Park Manager Name: Cindyrae Mehler
  • Park Manager Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Association Fee: 227
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • CoOp: false

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Garbage, Lawn Service, Snow Removal, Water/Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802131722440008
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: assessor

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1344

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 44
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2023
Sold by
Neilan Chase Thomas and Neilan Jaimie Nicole
Bought by
Adams Willie and Kirkpatrick Megan
Current Estimated Value
$280,738

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,500
Outstanding Balance
$266,157
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$23,716

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2020
Closed on
Nov 5, 2020
Sold by
Murray Kirsten P
Bought by
Neilan Chase Thomas and Neilan Jaimie Nicole
Seller's Agent
Jeff Braimes
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dale Serbousek
Epique Realty
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$223,300
Premium/Discount to List
$3,400
1.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$8,740
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2015
Closed on
Aug 24, 2015
Sold by
Lundberg Thomas D and Lundberg Cynthia D
Bought by
Murray Kirsten P
Seller's Agent
Don Hammons
Keller Williams Western Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Facey
Epique Realty
List Price
$119,500
Sold Price
$117,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-2.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.26%
Original Mortgage
$112,425
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2007
Sold by
Cottage Creek Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Lundberg Thomas D and Lundberg Cynthia D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $3,565,800 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $222,550 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Warranty Deed $117,000 First American Title Ins
Warranty Deed $132,780 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $274,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $218,518 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,425 FHA
Previous Owner $106,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $8,740 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2020 11/19/20 Sold $223,300 +1.5% $279 / Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2020 09/09/20 For Sale $219,900 +87.9% $275 / Sq Ft
09/11/2015 09/11/15 Sold $117,000 0.0% $146 / Sq Ft
07/28/2015 07/28/15 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2015 07/11/15 Price Changed $117,000 -2.1% $146 / Sq Ft
06/26/2015 06/26/15 For Sale $119,500 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
06/24/2015 06/24/15 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2015 06/24/15 For Sale $119,500 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
06/17/2015 06/17/15 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2015 06/17/15 Price Changed $119,500 -4.0% $150 / Sq Ft
06/01/2015 06/01/15 For Sale $124,500 -- $156 / 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 $2,094 $268,678 $39,594 $229,084
2023 $2,094 $268,678 $39,594 $229,084
2022 $1,828 $242,052 $35,670 $206,382
2021 $1,410 $196,790 $29,000 $167,790
2020 $1,345 $143,267 $22,645 $120,622
2019 $1,176 $132,044 $20,871 $111,173
2018 $1,184 $115,816 $18,306 $97,510
2017 $1,036 $99,674 $15,755 $83,919
2016 $932 $91,133 $14,405 $76,728
2015 $835 $85,410 $13,500 $71,910
2014 -- $73,990 $12,684 $61,306
2013 -- $68,740 $11,784 $56,956
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1661065

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-172244-0008