Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with NextHome Northwest Living
$251,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2025

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 29 Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
644 Sq Ft
$266/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$390 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

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

As of May 2025

Stop renting and start owning! This affordable 1-bed, 1-bath end-unit condo is the perfect step into homeownership! Enjoy the cozy charm of a wood-burning fireplace and the convenience of no-stairs access with a ramp. All of the appliances are included. Nestled in a prime location near Whatcom Community College, I-5, and shopping, it’s ideal for commuters or anyone looking for a great investment. Plus, with FHA-approved financing, buying has never been easier. Don’t miss this opportunity—make it yours today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loren Van Corbach

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #105445 Listed on: 04/07/2025

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Staci Ryan

NextHome Northwest Living License #49759

NextHome Northwest Living

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2356046

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
  • 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
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Property is near public transit

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
  • Secondary HOA Phone (360) 656-5091
  • Cottage Creek Condos
  • Birchwood Subdivision

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: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Cottage Creek
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 644
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 0
  • UnitFeatures: Ground Floor
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2356046?w=Consumer&agent=85152
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 80

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(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: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Laminate, Washer
  • 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: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

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
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 266
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Integra

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham

Lot Info

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

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1833.92

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 44
  • EnergySource: Electric,Wood
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2025
Closed on
Jun 6, 2025
Sold by
Ignac Aaron C and Warenski Amy L
Bought by
Warenski Ignac Living Trust and Ignac
Seller's Agent
Loren Van Corbach
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Staci Ryan
NextHome Northwest Living
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$251,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-3.09%
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$250,810

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$190
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2025
Closed on
Apr 20, 2025
Sold by
Johnson Melanie and Dickinson Melanie
Bought by
Warenski Amy and Ignac Aaron
Seller's Agent
Loren Van Corbach
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Staci Ryan
NextHome Northwest Living
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$251,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-3.09%
Views
9

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2008
Sold by
Cottage Creek Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Johnson Melanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,360
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $90,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,360 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $251,000 -3.1% $390 / Sq Ft
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)

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 $1,748 $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

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2356046

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-172244-0039