Listed by Redfin, Bought with Windermere Real Estate JS
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 38 Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $289,000 - $293,031

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
784 Sq Ft
$253/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 03, 2022

Last sale price $266,000 $339 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,999/month

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bellingham High School Rated A
  • Wood Siding
  • 4-minute walk to Shuksan Meadows Park

About This Home

As of November 2022

Well maintained and updated ground floor unit! Live minutes from downtown Bellingham. Easy access to I5 and shopping. This unit has updated flooring throughout the floorplan. Open concept combines the living, dining room and kitchen. The wood burning fireplace mangle is flourished with stacked stone accents. The kitchen boast of granite countertops, custom back splash, and stainless steel appliances and updated cabinets. Step out onto your private patio with outside storage and yard. Easy access to your washer & dryer and full hallway bath. Primary bedroom has its own ½ bath. Come and see this unit before it is gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Edwards

Redfin License #127087 Listed on: 06/17/2022

Redfin

Co-Listed By

Coree Bliven

Pellego, Inc. License #111400

Last Buyer's Agent

Mauricio Sanchez

Windermere Real Estate JS License #20110238

Windermere Real Estate JS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1952942

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,801

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 1.38

HOA Fees

  • $253 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 784 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Ground Level Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802131722440022

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, garbage, lawn service, road maintenance, sewer, water
  • 45 Units
  • Cottage Creek Condominium Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (360) 656-5091
  • Cottage Creek Condos
  • Birchwood Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,801

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$253 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Cottage Creek Condos
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 784
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 3
  • UnitFeatures: Ground Floor
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,116

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Ice Maker, Washer
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • FloorNumberOfUnit: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • StorageLocation: Patio Closet

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Structure Type: Multi Family

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Uncovered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 60

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Common Area Maintenance, Garbage, Road Maintenance
  • HeatingCoolingType: Wall
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Ice Maker,Washer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Outside Entry
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 253
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: See Remarks, Subj to Restrictions
  • AssociationContactName: Cottage Creek Condominium
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Outside Entry

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Garbage, Lawn Service, Road Maintenance, Sewer, Water

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802131722440022
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist- Buyer to Verify
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist- Buyer to Verify

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1801

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 45
  • EnergySource: Electric
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 8

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2022
Closed on
Oct 20, 2022
Sold by
Page Rachel
Bought by
Armendariz Garcia Karolinn and Armendariz Garcia Jessie
Seller's Agent
James Edwards
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Mauricio Sanchez
Windermere Real Estate JS
List Price
$299,950
Sold Price
$266,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,950
-11.32%
Current Estimated Value
$288,839

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,839
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.06%
Original Mortgage
$261,182
Outstanding Balance
$254,055
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$35,192

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2019
Closed on
Oct 18, 2019
Sold by
Gates Caitlin
Bought by
Page Rachel
Seller's Agent
Sage Mazza
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Jason Custis
MJB Real Estate Group
List Price
$212,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.33%
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2014
Closed on
May 28, 2015
Sold by
Westergreen Shelly K
Bought by
Gates Caitlin
Seller's Agent
Matthew Matulovich
John L. Scott, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Christy Imperio
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$110,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.37%
Original Mortgage
$106,700
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2008
Sold by
Cottage Creek Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Westergreen Shelly K
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Armendariz Garcia Karolinn -- Chicago Title
Page Rachel $215,000 Chicago Title Company Of Wa
Gates Caitlin $110,000 First American Title Ins
Westergreen Shelly K $140,280 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Armendariz Garcia Karolinn $261,182
Previous Owner Page Rachel $172,000
Previous Owner Gates Caitlin $106,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/03/2022 11/03/22 Sold $266,000 +2.3% $339 / Sq Ft
09/25/2022 09/25/22 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2022 09/23/22 Price Changed $260,000 -5.5% $332 / Sq Ft
08/04/2022 08/04/22 Price Changed $275,000 -3.5% $351 / Sq Ft
07/20/2022 07/20/22 Price Changed $285,000 -5.0% $364 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 For Sale $299,950 +39.5% $383 / Sq Ft
10/30/2019 10/30/19 Sold $215,000 +1.4% $274 / Sq Ft
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2019 09/23/19 For Sale $212,000 +92.7% $270 / Sq Ft
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $110,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
04/06/2015 04/06/15 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2015 03/31/15 For Sale $110,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2014 11/07/14 For Sale $110,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
09/06/2014 09/06/14 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2014 08/27/14 For Sale $110,000 -- $140 / 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 $2,063 $264,664 $39,594 $225,070
2023 $2,063 $264,664 $39,594 $225,070
2022 $1,801 $238,436 $35,670 $202,766
2021 $1,389 $193,850 $29,000 $164,850
2020 $1,325 $141,153 $22,645 $118,508
2019 $1,159 $130,096 $20,871 $109,225
2018 $1,166 $114,107 $18,306 $95,801
2017 $1,020 $98,204 $15,755 $82,449
2016 $919 $89,789 $14,405 $75,384
2015 $95 $84,150 $13,500 $70,650
2014 -- $73,990 $12,684 $61,306
2013 -- $68,740 $11,784 $56,956
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1952942

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-172244-0022