Listed by NextHome Northwest Living
$249,000

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 29 Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,730/month

Total Views 6,351
1 Bed
1 Bath
644 Sq Ft
$387 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Territorial View
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Ground Level Unit
  • 4-minute walk to Shuksan Meadows Park

About This Home

Looking for easy, affordable living? This charming 1-bed, 1-bath end-unit condo checks every box - brand new stove, cozy wood-burning fireplace, and all on one level with ramp access. It’s clean, turn-key, and move-in ready! Low monthly dues (with most utilities included!). Close to Whatcom Community College, I-5, restaurants and shopping. Ideally located near Whatcom Community College, I-5, and shopping — affordable living has never looked better! FHA-approved, too!

Listing Agent

Sean Ryan

NextHome Northwest Living License #23669 Listed on: 11/06/2025

NextHome Northwest Living

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2452573

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end

HOA Fees

  • $266 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 644 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Birchwood Elementary School
  • Shuksan Mid Middle School
  • Squalicum 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, lawn service, road maintenance, sewer, snow removal, trash, water
  • 44 Units
  • Integra Association
  • Cottage Creek Condominium Condos
  • Birchwood Subdivision
  • Park Phone (360) 656-5091 | Manager Integra

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,834

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$266 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Building Name: Cottage Creek Condominium
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 644
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • UnitFeatures: Ground Floor
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2452573, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2452573?w=Consumer&agent=35452
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Ground Floor, Washer, Water Heater
  • 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),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • WindowCoverings: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ViewFrom: Unit

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Uncovered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

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
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: High Speed Int Avail, Outside Entry
  • Park Manager Name: Integra
  • Park Manager Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 266
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Integra
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: High Speed Int Avail,Outside Entry

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Service, Road Maintenance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802131722440039
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.098
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4270
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1833.92

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Birchwood Elem

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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 $1,748 $224,237 $39,594 $184,643
2023 $1,748 $224,237 $39,594 $184,643
2022 $1,526 $202,015 $35,670 $166,345
2021 $1,183 $164,240 $29,000 $135,240
2020 $1,128 $120,169 $22,645 $97,524
2019 $987 $110,755 $20,871 $89,884
2018 $993 $97,144 $18,306 $78,838
2017 $869 $83,604 $15,755 $67,849
2016 $782 $76,440 $14,405 $62,035
2015 $775 $71,640 $13,500 $58,140
2014 -- $68,705 $12,684 $56,021
2013 -- $63,830 $11,784 $52,046
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/06/2025 11/06/25 For Sale $249,000 -0.8% $387 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $251,000 -3.1% $390 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $259,000 -- $402 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $313 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $251,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $113,230 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $90,360 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2452573

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-172244-0039