Listed by RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc., Bought with John L. Scott Bellingham
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 22 Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $242,000 - $259,000

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% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,744/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
  • Property is near a bus stop

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

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
$251,793

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,793
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.01%
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
7.01%
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

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
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 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sommer Cronck

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Sommer Cronck

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

    (360) 305-3248

    5 in this area

    150 Total Sales

    Sommer Cronck
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  • Jennifer Sandoval

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jennifer Sandoval

    John L Scott

    (360) 223-2564

    6 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Jennifer Sandoval
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  • Julia Mullenix

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Julia Mullenix

    Peace Arch Real Estate

    (360) 820-2630

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Julia Mullenix
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  • Gordon Neufeld

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Gordon Neufeld

    Muljat Group

    (360) 393-8299

    2 in this area

    134 Total Sales

    Gordon Neufeld
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2233027

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-172244-0016

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98225 Birchwood

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 22, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 3538 Northwest Ave Unit 22, Bellingham, WA 98225 since 03 May 2024 and is currently estimated at $251,793, approximately $380 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 3538 Northwest Ave Unit 22 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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