$485,000
SOLD MAY 17, 2021

371 E Smith Rd Bellingham, WA 98226

2 Beds
1 Bath
816 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$594 Per Sq Ft

21% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fruit Trees
  • Territorial View
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2021

Charming character home, beaming with pride of ownership in ideal Meridian location! Lives bigger than square footage with super functional layout, plus detached studio space (workshop or office?), large detached shop, and standup height storage space in partial basement. Remodeled in 2007 with custom cabinets and a fenced in large yard with high producing fruit trees, you will find yourself captivated by the sound of the pond newly installed in 2020 while watching stunning sunsets from the kitchen window. Wood fireplace insert keeps the home extra cozy + energy efficient vinyl windows & fully insulated basement. History of home & amazing maintenance records available. This is a special place worth seeing for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hannah Cranny

John L. Scott Bellingham License #20118911 Listed on: 04/14/2021

John L. Scott Bellingham

Co-Listed By

Paul Balzotti

John L. Scott Bellingham License #52322

Last Buyer's Agent

Blake Westhoff

Coastal Realty License #131477

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1758020

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,397

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R5A

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Guide Meridian Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3903313545210000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,397

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 816
  • Square Footage Finished: 816

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Insert
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Smith Road Water Assoc.
  • Water Source: Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Guide Meridian

Schools

  • Elementary School: Irene Reither Primar
  • Middle School: Meridian Mid
  • High School: Meridian High
  • School District: MER

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13068
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 3903313545210000
  • Zoning Code: R5A
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2295

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2021
Closed on
May 3, 2021
Sold by
Jones Ryder E and Bhandari Manika
Bought by
Unsworth David W and Rohwer Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Hannah Cranny
John L. Scott Bellingham
Buyer's Agent
Blake Westhoff
Coastal Realty
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
$85,000
21.25%
Current Estimated Value
$563,701

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$78,701
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.29%
Original Mortgage
$460,750
Outstanding Balance
$421,964
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$159,570

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2017
Closed on
Oct 6, 2017
Sold by
Anderson Linda D
Bought by
Jones Ryder E and Bhandari Manika
Seller's Agent
Tim Cornwell
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Colin
John L. Scott Bellingham
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
3.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.28%
Original Mortgage
$304,385
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2007
Sold by
Goetz Erich and Goetz Karla
Bought by
Anderson Linda D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
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 $485,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $310,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $185,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $460,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $297,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $304,385 FHA
Previous Owner $175,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $184,519 New Conventional
Previous Owner $188,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $34,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $148,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2021 05/17/21 Sold $485,000 +21.3% $594 / Sq Ft
04/18/2021 04/18/21 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2021 04/14/21 For Sale $400,000 +29.0% $490 / Sq Ft
10/13/2017 10/13/17 Sold $310,000 +3.4% $380 / Sq Ft
09/06/2017 09/06/17 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2017 08/31/17 For Sale $299,900 -- $368 / 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 $3,397 $417,350 $242,500 $174,850
2023 $3,397 $418,125 $250,000 $168,125
2022 $2,357 $286,407 $148,456 $137,951
2021 $2,295 $236,694 $122,688 $114,006
2020 $2,117 $211,336 $109,544 $101,792
2019 $1,786 $194,066 $100,592 $93,474
2018 $2,019 $179,975 $93,288 $86,687
2017 $1,724 $154,339 $80,000 $74,339
2016 $1,676 $138,619 $70,176 $68,443
2015 $1,686 $133,149 $67,456 $65,693
2014 -- $129,926 $65,824 $64,102
2013 -- $126,123 $63,920 $62,203
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1758020

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 390331-354521-0000