Listed by Bellingham Real Estate Company, Bought with Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$258,000
SOLD JUN 29, 2026

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 4 Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
799 Sq Ft
1979 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 29, 2026

$323 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Territorial View
  • Balcony
  • Bellingham High School Rated A-
  • End Unit
  • 4-minute walk to Shuksan Meadows Park

About This Home

As of September 2018

Welcome home to affordable, low-maintenance living in Birchwood's Cottage Creek Condominiums! An upstairs end unit awaits, with a back deck looking out into greenery. There's a cozy gas fireplace in the living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, storage closet on deck and 1 parking space assigned to the home. A short drive to Storybrook and Squalicum parks, and just up the street from Shuksan Middle School. Easy access to I-5 as well as Fred Meyer and Costco.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Max Burrage

Bellingham Real Estate Company License #129050 Listed on: 04/23/2026

Bellingham Real Estate Company

Last Buyer's Agent

Damian Pro

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. License #74612

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2511229

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,257

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

HOA Fees

  • $330 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 799 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

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

Schools

  • Birchwood Elementary School
  • Shuksan Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • End Unit
  • Unit is on the top floor

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, common area maintenance, lawn service, sewer, trash, water
  • 44 Units
  • Integra Condominium Association Mgmt Association
  • Cottage Creek Condos
  • Birchwood Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,257

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$330 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • 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
  • Building Name: Cottage Creek
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Condominium
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 799
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,End Unit,Insulated Windows,Top Floor
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing_results/NWMLS/2511229, https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2511229?w=Consumer&agent=113489
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, End Unit, Fireplace, Ice Maker, Insulated Windows, Top Floor, Washer, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • 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),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • ViewFrom: Unit

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Ice Maker,Washer
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Cable TV, Outside Entry
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 330
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Subject to Restrictions
  • AssociationContactName: Integra Condominium Association Mgmt
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Cable TV,Outside Entry

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Service, Sewer, Trash, Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802131722440032
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2257

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Birchwood Elem

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2026
Closed on
Jun 24, 2026
Sold by
Kayla Dhanani
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Max Burrage
Bellingham Real Estate Company
Buyer's Agent
Damian Pro
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
List Price
$268,000
Sold Price
$258,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.73%
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.97%
Original Mortgage
$206,400
Outstanding Balance
$206,400
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$58,153

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2018
Closed on
Sep 12, 2018
Sold by
Symonds Justin Paul and Symonds Kara Elizabeth Smith
Bought by
Dhanani Kayla
Seller's Agent
Nathan Quessenberry
Keller Williams Western Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bliss Goldstein
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
4.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.36%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2007
Sold by
Cottage Creek Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Symonds Justin Paul and Symonds Kara Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,599
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $258,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $172,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $140,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $206,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,599 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/24/2018 09/24/18 Sold $172,000 +4.2% $215 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/23/2018 08/23/18 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2018 08/22/18 For Sale $165,000 -- $207 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History

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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
2025 $2,202 $271,373 $39,991 $231,382
2024 $2,094 $268,678 $39,594 $229,084
2023 $2,094 $268,678 $39,594 $229,084
2022 $1,828 $242,052 $35,670 $206,382
2021 $1,410 $196,790 $29,000 $167,790
2020 $1,345 $143,267 $22,645 $120,622
2019 $1,176 $132,044 $20,871 $111,173
2018 $1,184 $115,816 $18,306 $97,510
2017 $1,036 $99,674 $15,755 $83,919
2016 $932 $91,133 $14,405 $76,728
2015 $835 $85,410 $13,500 $71,910
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: 2511229

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-172244-0032

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