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

3851 Gala Loop Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated Value: $696,000 - $747,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
$410/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2023

Last sale price $610,000 $348 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,225/month

88 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Territorial View
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2023

Located in the sought-after Silver Beach neighborhood, this 4bed/2.5bath home sits on a 1/3 acre lot in the heart of Bellingham, Washington. With its prime location close to Barkley Village, Bloedel Donovan and Whatcom Falls, this parklike property offers a truly idyllic lifestyle. Interior has been freshly painted, deck was stained and partial southside siding has been replaced in 2022. Newer appliances and water heater make this home move-in ready. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own an affordable home in one of Bellingham's best locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Dean McKee

John L. Scott Bellingham License #128942 Listed on: 07/27/2023

John L. Scott Bellingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Ethan Potts

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #99318

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2142759

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $495

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,752 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Northern Heights Ele Elementary School
  • Shuksan Mid Middle School
  • Squalicum High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Silver Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$495

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1752
  • SeniorExemption: true
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2142759?w=Consumer&agent=113380
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace
  • Living Area: 1752
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1752
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: Water District #7
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803154372010000
  • Topography: PartialSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14375
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Gas Available,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 495

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Northern Heights Ele

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2023
Closed on
Nov 9, 2023
Sold by
Ogg Doug and Ogg Laura A
Bought by
Ferguson Samuel
Seller's Agent
Sandra Dean McKee
John L. Scott Bellingham
Buyer's Agent
Ethan Potts
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-6.15%
Views
91
Current Estimated Value
$719,040

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,040
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$542,430
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$142,607

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2001
Sold by
Smith Richard and Weed Smith April
Bought by
Ogg Doug and Ogg Laura A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
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
Ferguson Samuel $610,000 Chicago Title
Ogg Doug $141,825 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ferguson Samuel $550,000
Previous Owner Ogg Doug $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/14/2023 11/14/23 Sold $610,000 -4.7% $348 / Sq Ft
10/23/2023 10/23/23 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2023 09/05/23 Price Changed $640,000 -2.9% $365 / Sq Ft
08/08/2023 08/08/23 Price Changed $659,000 +1.4% $376 / Sq Ft
07/27/2023 07/27/23 For Sale $650,000 -- $371 / 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 $4,945 $562,971 $228,096 $334,875
2023 $4,945 $587,731 $238,128 $349,603
2022 $575 $477,830 $193,600 $161,799
2021 $630 $394,901 $160,000 $161,799
2020 $653 $388,358 $147,982 $240,376
2019 $681 $362,865 $138,368 $224,497
2018 $3,695 $325,468 $124,118 $201,350
2017 $3,218 $287,977 $109,820 $178,157
2016 $2,972 $261,739 $99,940 $161,799
2015 $3,038 $249,315 $95,000 $154,315
2014 -- $247,885 $87,720 $160,165
2013 -- $237,502 $85,000 $152,502
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2142759

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380315-437201-0000