Listed by HomeSmart One Realty, Bought with Redfin
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 21 Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $242,000 - $252,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
661 Sq Ft
$260/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 27, 2024

Last sale price $240,000 $363 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,702/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to Shuksan Meadows Park
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of September 2024

Location! Location! Location! Affordable Condo. 4 minutes from Fred Mayer's on Bakerview. minutes from I-5 and Costco. This cute, 2nd floor condo , with a single bedroom and 1 bathroom at Cottage Creek, has low monthly HOA dues, NO pet restrictions & assigned parking. Recent updates include new floors, new microwave , new garbage disposal, new dishwasher , all light fixtures, fresh interior paint & In-unit washer/dryer. Open floor plan offers enough space for living, dining. Private balcony with storage closet is great for seasonal & outdoor gear storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Midence

HomeSmart One Realty License #120121 Listed on: 08/15/2024

HomeSmart One Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Rasmussen

Redfin License #90010

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2264905

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,786

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 1.38

HOA Fees

  • $260 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 661 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, garbage, road maintenance, sewer, water
  • 44 Units
  • Secondary HOA Phone (360) 656-5091
  • Cottage Creek Condos
  • Bellingham Subdivision
  • Park Phone (360) 656-5091 | Manager Integra Property Management

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,786

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$260 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 31 - Condo (2 Levels)
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 3
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Cottage Creek
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 661
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • SOCComments: Thanks for showing.
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2264905?w=Consumer&agent=104212
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Dryer-Electric, Laminate Hardwood, Washer
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 50/232

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Uncovered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Dryer-Electric,Washer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Park Manager Name: Integra Property Management
  • Park Manager Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 260
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Common Interest: Condominium

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Garbage, Road Maintenance, Sewer, Water

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802131722440015
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • RentalCap: At or above Rental Cap (See Remarks)

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1786

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 44
  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2024
Closed on
Sep 23, 2024
Sold by
Mccullough Christopher D and Mccullough Terri A
Bought by
Devall Lisa C
Seller's Agent
Maria Midence
HomeSmart One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Rasmussen
Redfin
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-7.69%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$244,027

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,027
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.98%
Original Mortgage
$9,426
Outstanding Balance
$6,146
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$241,011

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2016
Closed on
Mar 15, 2017
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Mccullough Christopher D and Mccullough Terri A
Seller's Agent
Mitzi Cameron
Camano Island Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tasha Zahlis
Keller Williams Western Realty
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-8.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.60%
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2016
Sold by
Jones Michelle D
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2007
Sold by
Cottage Creek Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Jones Michelle D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Devall Lisa C $240,000 Whatcom Land Title
Mccullough Christopher D $105,000 Servicelink
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $70,610 None Available
Jones Michelle D $120,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Devall Lisa C $9,426
Open Devall Lisa C $235,653
Previous Owner Mccullough Christopher D $55,000
Previous Owner Jones Michelle D $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $240,000 -4.0% $363 / Sq Ft
08/31/2024 08/31/24 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Price Changed $250,000 -3.8% $378 / Sq Ft
08/15/2024 08/15/24 For Sale $260,000 +147.6% $393 / Sq Ft
03/21/2017 03/21/17 Sold $105,000 -3.6% $159 / Sq Ft
02/08/2017 02/08/17 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2017 02/01/17 Price Changed $108,900 -3.2% $165 / Sq Ft
01/18/2017 01/18/17 Price Changed $112,500 -2.1% $170 / Sq Ft
12/06/2016 12/06/16 For Sale $114,900 -- $174 / 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 $1,786 $229,111 $39,594 $189,517
2023 $1,786 $229,111 $39,594 $189,517
2022 $1,559 $206,406 $35,670 $170,736
2021 $1,204 $167,810 $29,000 $138,810
2020 $1,148 $122,283 $22,645 $99,638
2019 $1,004 $112,703 $20,871 $91,832
2018 $1,011 $98,852 $18,306 $80,546
2017 $884 $85,075 $15,755 $69,320
2016 $796 $77,785 $14,405 $63,380
2015 $775 $72,900 $13,500 $59,400
2014 -- $68,705 $12,684 $56,021
2013 -- $63,830 $11,784 $52,046
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Maria Midence

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Maria Midence

    HomeSmart One Realty

    (617) 519-8849

    3 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Maria Midence
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  • Mitzi Cameron

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Mitzi Cameron

    Camano Island Real Estate

    (425) 308-1188

    56 Total Sales

    Mitzi Cameron
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Tasha Zahlis

    Keller Williams Western Realty

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2264905

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-172244-0015

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Birchwood

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 21, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 3538 Northwest Ave Unit 21, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 15 August 2024 and is currently estimated at $247,157, approximately $373 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 3538 Northwest Ave Unit 21 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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