NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 22 Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $238,000 - $255,000

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

Last Sold June 06, 2024

Last sale price $250,000 $378 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,783/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2024

Stop paying rent & love where you live! This cute, clean, single bedroom condo at Cottage Creek has low monthly HOA dues, no pet restrictions & assigned parking. Recent updates include bedroom carpet, tub refinished, interior paint & smart switches. In-unit washer/dryer. Open floor plan offers enough space for living, dining & working from home. Wood burning fireplace keeps things warm all winter. Private balcony with storage closet is great for seasonal & outdoor gear storage. Functional kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite tile counters, easy to clean laminate hardwood flooring & tile in the entry & bathroom. On the WTA bus line, 4 minutes from Fred Meyer & walkable to food, parks & shopping!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sommer Cronck

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #27319 Listed on: 05/03/2024

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Sandoval

John L. Scott Bellingham License #84092

John L. Scott Bellingham

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2233027

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
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Property is near public transit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

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

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: Dishwashers,Dryers,GarbageDisposal,Microwaves,Refrigerators,StovesRanges,Washers
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Cottage Creek
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 661
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 16
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,Top Floor
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2233027?w=Consumer&agent=105683
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 383

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Laminate Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Washer, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • 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(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • WindowCoverings: Curtains
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Paved, Sidewalk
  • 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
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: R30

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Bedroom Closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: High Speed Int Avail, Outside Entry
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 260
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Integra Property Management
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: High Speed Int Avail,Outside Entry

Fee Information

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802131722440016
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessor

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

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,Wood
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 10

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Birchwood Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2024
Closed on
May 29, 2024
Sold by
Cronck Sommer A and Nyte Sommer
Bought by
Ortiz Matthew Jude
Seller's Agent
Sommer Cronck
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Sandoval
John L. Scott Bellingham
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.85%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$246,689

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,311
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.27%
Original Mortgage
$237,500
Outstanding Balance
$235,566
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$11,123

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2023
Sold by
Cronck Skip
Bought by
Nyte Sommer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2023
Sold by
Abbott Dayton D
Bought by
Cronck Sommer A and Cronck Skip

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,250
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2018
Closed on
Feb 27, 2019
Sold by
Iwasaki Shannon and Iwasaki Van Dyke
Bought by
Abbott Dayton D
Seller's Agent
Julia Mullenix
Peace Arch Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gordon Neufeld
Muljat Group
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$158,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%
Original Mortgage
$155,138
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2009
Sold by
Cottage Creek Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Vandyke Shannon R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,802
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ortiz Matthew Jude $250,000 Chicago Title
Nyte Sommer $313 None Listed On Document
Cronck Sommer A -- Whatcom Land Title
Abbott Dayton D $158,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Vandyke Shannon R $111,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ortiz Matthew Jude $237,500
Previous Owner Cronck Sommer A $179,250
Previous Owner Abbott Dayton D $10,253
Previous Owner Abbott Dayton D $6,901
Previous Owner Abbott Dayton D $155,138
Previous Owner Vandyke Shannon R $104,802
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2024 06/06/24 Sold $250,000 -3.8% $378 / Sq Ft
05/08/2024 05/08/24 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2024 05/03/24 For Sale $260,000 +64.6% $393 / Sq Ft
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Sold $158,000 +1.9% $239 / Sq Ft
01/30/2019 01/30/19 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2018 12/01/18 For Sale $155,000 -- $234 / 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 $1,205 $167,810 $29,000 $138,810
2020 $1,149 $122,434 $22,645 $99,789
2019 $1,005 $112,843 $20,871 $91,972
2018 $1,012 $98,974 $18,306 $80,668
2017 $885 $85,180 $15,755 $69,425
2016 $797 $77,881 $14,405 $63,476
2015 $775 $72,990 $13,500 $59,490
2014 -- $68,705 $12,684 $56,021
2013 -- $63,830 $11,784 $52,046
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2233027

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-172244-0016