Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with John L. Scott Bellingham
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3538 Northwest Ave Unit 41 Bellingham, WA 98225

Birchwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $288,000 - $308,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
785 Sq Ft
$309/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 10, 2024

Last sale price $299,000 $381 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,087/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2024

Affordable home ownership! Stop paying rent! Nice 2-bedroom Cottage Creek condo looks out onto a green area. Pets allowed! Central location is close to many amenities including bus line and Whatcom Community College. 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Washer & dryer in the condo! Exterior has been recently updated with new siding, paint, & roof. One assigned parking space right in front of condo, plus ample visitor spots. Private deck with storage closet also looks out on to green area. Cozy wood-burning fireplace for winter evenings! Stainless appliances in well laid out kitchen! Dues cover water, sewer, garbage, and exterior maintenance. Condo Association is professionally managed. 48-hour notice needed for showings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Howell

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #114717 Listed on: 05/08/2024

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Co-Listed By

Kurt Swanson

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #21247

Last Buyer's Agent

William Elmer

John L. Scott Bellingham License #22005839

John L. Scott Bellingham

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2232988

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,063

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 1.38

HOA Fees

  • $309 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

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

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,063

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$309 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwashers,Dryers,GarbageDisposal,Microwaves,Refrigerators,StovesRanges,Washers
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Cottage Creek Condos
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 785
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 16
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,Insulated Windows,Top Floor
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2232988?w=Consumer&agent=97839
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 409

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Fireplace
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • 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: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ViewFrom: See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Uncovered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: R57

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Park Manager Name: Cindyrae Mehler - Integra
  • Park Manager Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 309
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 360-656-5091
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: See Remarks, Subj to Restrictions
  • AssociationContactName: Cindyrae Mehler - Integra

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Garbage, See Remarks, Sewer, Water

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802131722440025
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: public records

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2063

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 44
  • EnergySource: Electric
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 10

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2024
Closed on
Jul 5, 2024
Sold by
Taylor Darry B and Taylor Patricia Ann
Bought by
Carlson Andrew T
Seller's Agent
Brad Howell
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
William Elmer
John L. Scott Bellingham
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$299,000
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$294,694

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,306
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.13%
Original Mortgage
$8,670
Outstanding Balance
$6,227
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$289,053

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2012
Sold by
Dew Carrie A
Bought by
Taylor Darry B and Taylor Patricia Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2007
Sold by
Cottage Creek Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Dew Carrie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,200
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Carlson Andrew T $299,000 Whatcom Land Title
Taylor Darry B $70,580 Whatcom Land Title
Dew Carrie A $141,480 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carlson Andrew T $8,670
Open Carlson Andrew T $289,020
Previous Owner Dew Carrie A $141,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Sold $299,000 0.0% $381 / Sq Ft
05/18/2024 05/18/24 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2024 05/08/24 For Sale $299,000 -- $381 / 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 $835 $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: 2232988

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-172244-0025