Listed by Coldwell Banker Bain, Bought with John L. Scott Bellingham
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3950 Northwest Ave Bellingham, WA 98226

Meridian Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $856,537

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,860 Sq Ft
$461/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2025

Last sale price $885,000 $476 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,902 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.45 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop
  • No HOA
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Territorial View
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2025

Beautiful 1920s-era Brick home. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, over 1800 sqft, 2 car garage. All city services, including bus stop adjacent to property. Zoning allows a multitude of uses and this is quick access to I5, the airport and Bellis Fair Mall. All utilities are on the property. Value is in the land, excellent development opportunity. Property is currently zoned RM 2500 & could be up to 18 units. Ideal for affordable housing, or sub-dividing off current brick home. Tenant Occupied. Do not disturb. Lease ends April. 30th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Lin

Coldwell Banker Bain License #21023295 Listed on: 03/17/2025

Coldwell Banker Bain

Last Buyer's Agent

Hannah Cranny

John L. Scott Bellingham License #20118911

John L. Scott Bellingham

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2345140

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,113

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 1.45 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • 380213-094465-0000
  • Value in Land

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,860 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Dryer
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Additional Features

  • Property is near public transit and bus stop
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (360) 223-8973
  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3802130944650000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,113

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

1.45 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Inclusions: Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1860
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace
  • Living Area: 1860
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1860
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 1
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Fair
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 50, 232

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: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: Bellingham

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Phone: 360-223-8973
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3802130944650000
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.4541
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 63340
  • Additional Parcels Description: 380213-094465-0000
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4113

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2025
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Chang Feng-Chi and Lin Hsiu Hsia
Bought by
Cb United Llc
Seller's Agent
Jason Lin
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Hannah Cranny
John L. Scott Bellingham
List Price
$880,000
Sold Price
$885,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.57%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$856,537

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$28,463
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.22%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2013
Closed on
Apr 8, 2013
Sold by
Mcdonald Clayton O and Mcdonald Velma G
Bought by
Chang Feng Chi and Lin Hsiu Hsia
Seller's Agent
Nathan Martin
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ann Shen
RSVP Brokers ERA
List Price
$270,000
Sold Price
$270,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2008
Sold by
Mcdonald Clayton O and Mcdonald Velma G
Bought by
City Of Bellingham
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cb United Llc $885,000 Chicago Title
Chang Feng Chi $270,280 Whatcom Land Title
City Of Bellingham -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $885,000 +0.6% $476 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $880,000 +225.9% $473 / Sq Ft
04/12/2013 04/12/13 Sold $270,000 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/11/2013 03/11/13 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2013 02/12/13 For Sale $270,000 -- $145 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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
2025 $4,326 $812,808 $585,276 $227,532
2024 $4,113 $528,385 $414,432 $113,953
2023 $4,113 $528,385 $414,432 $113,953
2022 $4,604 $511,222 $404,324 $106,898
2021 $3,892 $495,671 $388,773 $106,898
2020 $3,835 $395,489 $289,052 $106,437
2019 $3,553 $376,656 $275,288 $101,368
2018 $3,838 $349,867 $255,708 $94,159
2017 $3,154 $323,078 $236,129 $86,949
2016 $2,925 $277,536 $202,844 $74,692
2015 $3,347 $267,892 $195,795 $72,097
2014 -- $296,680 $211,050 $85,630
2013 -- $298,405 $212,111 $86,294
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jason Lin

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jason Lin

    Coldwell Banker Bain

    (360) 223-8973

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Jason Lin
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  • Hannah Cranny

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Hannah Cranny

    John L Scott

    (206) 676-2793

    1 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Hannah Cranny
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Nathan Martin

    RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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  • Ann Shen

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Ann Shen

    Steven M Kloetsch

    (360) 966-6381

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Ann Shen
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2345140

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380213-094465-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98226 Meridian

3950 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA

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