Listed by Bellwether Real Estate, Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$250,000
SOLD APR 22, 2025

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 31 Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
645 Sq Ft
$254/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$388 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Territorial View
  • Balcony
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Shuksan Meadows Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Large updated 1 bedroom condo for comfortable living with a great lay out and lots of storage. Deck has southern exposure bringing in nice natural light from an oversize sliding glass door and a cozy wood burning fireplace for great additional heat. Kitchen has newer wood cabinets with granite tile counter tops and stainless appliances. Great location with easy I-5 access. Close to shopping and public transportation makes this a convenient home great for first-time buyer. Building has undergone updates with new siding and paint in the last few years. This is a great chance to own in town at an affordable price!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Krystopher Bennett

Bellwether Real Estate License #119678 Listed on: 03/04/2025

Bellwether Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Luis Herrera

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #110872

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2338808

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,841

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • North Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $254 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

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

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

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include lawn service, sewer, trash, water
  • 44 Units
  • Integra Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (360) 656-5091
  • Cottage Creek Condos
  • Birchwood Subdivision
  • Park Phone (360) 656-5091 | Manager Integra

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,841

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$254 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 31 - Condo (2 Levels)
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: Cottage Creek
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 645
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 12
  • RemodeledUpdated: true
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2338808?w=Consumer&agent=103635
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Laminate, Washer, 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)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Plank
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ViewFrom: Unit

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 47

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: xfinity
  • InternetConnected: xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Outside Entry
  • Park Manager Name: Integra
  • Park Manager Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 254
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Subject to Restrictions
  • AssociationContactName: Integra
  • CoOp: false
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Outside Entry

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lawn Service, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802131722440041
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.098
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4270
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessors
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessors

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1841.35

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 44
  • EnergySource: Electric
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Schexnayder Tyler B
Bought by
Casillas Garcia Deysi
Seller's Agent
Krystopher Bennett
Bellwether Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Luis Herrera
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.47%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$246,223

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,777
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.12%
Original Mortgage
$245,471
Outstanding Balance
$244,377
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$1,846

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 27, 2018
Closed on
Mar 4, 2019
Sold by
Patterson Clayton
Bought by
Schexnayder Tyler B
Seller's Agent
Bruce Lockhart
Keller Williams Western Realty
Buyer's Agent
Krystopher Bennett
Bellwether Real Estate
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$157,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-1.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.84%
Original Mortgage
$131,750
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2016
Sold by
Patterson Clayton and Patterson Rebekah
Bought by
Patterson Clayton

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,947
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2014
Closed on
Dec 11, 2014
Sold by
Trusler Scott L and Trusler Susan S
Bought by
Patterson Clayton and Patterson Rebekah
Seller's Agent
Marissa Noppe
Muljat Group
Buyer's Agent
Forrest Hetland
Skyline Properties, Inc.
List Price
$98,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-8.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.73%
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2009
Sold by
Cottage Creek Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Trusler Scott L and Trusler Susan S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $250,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $157,500 Whatcom Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer $40,955 None Available
Warranty Deed $90,000 Cw Title
Warranty Deed $115,030 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $245,471 FHA
Previous Owner $131,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,947 FHA
Previous Owner $85,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $250,000 -3.5% $388 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 For Sale $259,000 +64.4% $402 / Sq Ft
03/13/2019 03/13/19 Sold $157,500 -1.5% $244 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/29/2019 01/29/19 Pending -- -- --
12/27/2018 12/27/18 For Sale $159,900 +77.7% $248 / Sq Ft
12/15/2014 12/15/14 Sold $90,000 -6.3% $140 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/26/2014 11/26/14 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2014 10/30/14 Price Changed $96,000 -2.0% $149 / Sq Ft
08/06/2014 08/06/14 For Sale $98,000 -- $152 / 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 $1,751 $224,524 $39,594 $184,930
2023 $1,751 $224,524 $39,594 $184,930
2022 $1,527 $202,274 $35,670 $166,604
2021 $1,183 $164,450 $29,000 $135,450
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: 2338808

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-172244-0041