NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3897 Gala Loop Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated Value: $587,000 - $630,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,178 Sq Ft
$521/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2018

Last sale price $345,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,806/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Territorial View
  • Attached Garage
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Patio

About This Home

As of April 2018

Very nice one-level rambler on a large fenced lot! Move-in ready! Sunny location in the popular Silver Beach neighborhood. Lovely yard with Trex deck, room to play, and extra parking area next to driveway. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, vaulted ceiling, laminate flooring in kitchen and dining areas, lots of light! Gas fireplace creates a cozy feel! Located in the Northern Heights Elementary School attendance area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kurt Swanson

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #21247 Listed on: 03/09/2018

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Co-Listed By

Brad Howell

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #114717

Last Buyer's Agent

Holly Tremaine-Swanson

John L. Scott Bellingham License #127834

John L. Scott Bellingham

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1241776

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,563

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Silver Beach Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803154002360000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,563

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1178
  • Square Footage Finished: 1178

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Garage-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Silver Beach

Schools

  • Elementary School: Northern Heights Ele
  • Middle School: Shuksan Mid
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12632
  • Parcel Number: 3803154002360000
  • Zoning Code: Res
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2736

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2021
Sold by
Postma and Jenna
Bought by
Postma Brady
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$613,249

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$441,750
Outstanding Balance
$413,454
Interest Rate
3.05%
Estimated Equity
$184,382

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2018
Closed on
Apr 6, 2018
Sold by
Voss Gary and Voss Gionna
Bought by
Parvaneh Babek and Pirkuk Eleanor
Seller's Agent
Kurt Swanson
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Holly Tremaine-Swanson
John L. Scott Bellingham
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.96%
Original Mortgage
$310,500
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2009
Sold by
Tjoelker Debra M and Bovenkamp Philip
Bought by
Voss Gary and Voss Gienna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,800
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Postma Brady $313 Postma Brady
Parvaneh Babek $345,000 Chicago Title
Voss Gary $226,280 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Babek Parvaneh $67,307
Open Postma Brady $441,750
Closed Parvaneh Babek $441,750
Previous Owner Parvaneh Babek $302,250
Previous Owner Parvaneh Babek $302,250
Previous Owner Parvaneh Babek $310,500
Previous Owner Voss Gienna Dawn $167,500
Previous Owner Voss Gary $180,800
Previous Owner Tjoelker Debra M $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/13/2018 04/13/18 Sold $345,000 +3.0% $293 / Sq Ft
03/14/2018 03/14/18 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2018 03/09/18 For Sale $335,000 -- $284 / 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 $4,563 $502,148 $228,096 $274,052
2023 $4,563 $524,233 $238,128 $286,105
2022 $3,647 $426,206 $193,600 $232,606
2021 $3,635 $352,236 $160,000 $192,236
2020 $3,477 $330,125 $143,308 $186,817
2019 $3,030 $308,474 $133,998 $174,476
2018 $3,141 $276,684 $120,198 $156,486
2017 $2,736 $244,812 $106,352 $138,460
2016 $2,526 $222,532 $96,784 $125,748
2015 $2,457 $211,931 $92,000 $119,931
2014 -- $200,477 $87,720 $112,757
2013 -- $192,361 $85,000 $107,361
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1241776

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380315-400236-0000