Listed by Keller Williams Realty Bothell, Bought with John L. Scott, Inc.
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3950 S Americus St Unit B1 Seattle, WA 98118

Columbia City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $533,000 - $709,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,124 Sq Ft
0.62 Acres

Last Sold November 22, 2016

Last sale price $425,000 $378 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,732/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A-
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Garage

About This Home

As of November 2016

Perched on a hill, enjoy 180-degree unobstructed stunning views of Genessee Park & Seattle city skyline from main & lower floors. Location is everything for this charming 3-level condo in downtown Columbia City. Within walking distance of great restaurants, theater, Farmer's Market, & brand new PCC. Secure, private gated entry & individual garage. Condo features 2 bdrms, 1.75 baths, granite counters in sunny kitchen, soaring vaulted ceiling in family room, gleaming bamboo floors on much of main.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Thompson

Keller Williams Realty Bothell License #105998 Listed on: 10/06/2016

Keller Williams Realty Bothell

Co-Listed By

Peter Murphy

Keller Williams Realty Bothell License #9593

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Golik

John L. Scott, Inc. License #2707

John L. Scott, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1038259

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,437

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 0.62

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • City
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 3-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0202600060

Community Details

Overview

  • Columbia City Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,437

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Style: 34 - Condo (3 Levels)
  • Architecture: Contemporary
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Floor Covering: Bamboo/Cork, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Washer
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Storage: Garage/Lower Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1124

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Roof: Built-Up, Composition
  • View: City, Lake, Mountain, Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Individual Garage

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Wall

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Numberof Units In Complex: 13
  • HOA Fees: 350
  • Community Name: Columbia City
  • Project: Americus Condo
  • Cats And Dogs: No Restrictions
  • Common Property Features: Cable Tv, High Speed Int Avail, Outside Entry, Security Gate
  • Home Owner Dues Included: Garbage, Water/Sewer, Lawn Service
  • Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, Central Vacuum, Disabled Access, End Unit, Insulated Windows, Master Bath, Vaulted Ceilings

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hawthorne
  • Middle School: Mercer Mid
  • High School: Franklin High
  • School District: SEA

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Parcel Number: 0202600060

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3166

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2016
Closed on
Nov 16, 2016
Sold by
Burke Erin L
Bought by
Bergerson Mariam A
Seller's Agent
Erin Thompson
Keller Williams Realty Bothell
Buyer's Agent
Kim Golik
John L. Scott, Inc.
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
6.25%
Current Estimated Value
$615,907

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$190,907
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.27%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$140,936
Interest Rate
3.52%
Estimated Equity
$474,971

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2013
Sold by
Wu Taylor T and Wu Cindy P
Bought by
Burke Erin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
4.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2006
Sold by
Wu Taylor T and Liu Cindy P
Bought by
Wu Taylor T and Liu Cindy P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,500
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2000
Sold by
Stone Bradley C
Bought by
Wu Taylor T and Liu Cindy P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,650
Interest Rate
8.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2000
Sold by
Stone Marian M
Bought by
Stone Bradley C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 1998
Sold by
Tuininga J Jeffrey and Tuininga Linda
Bought by
Stone Bradley C and Stone Mariam M M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,700
Interest Rate
7%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Bergerson Mariam A $425,000 Wfg National T
Burke Erin L $320,000 Cw Title Co
Wu Taylor T -- The Talon Grou
Wu Taylor T $207,000 Chicago Title
Stone Bradley C -- --
Stone Bradley C $136,295 Evergreen Title Company Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bergerson Mariam A $175,000
Previous Owner Burke Erin L $272,000
Previous Owner Wu Taylor T $213,500
Previous Owner Wu Taylor T $196,650
Previous Owner Stone Bradley C $131,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/22/2016 11/22/16 Sold $425,000 +6.3% $378 / Sq Ft
10/12/2016 10/12/16 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2016 10/12/16 For Sale $400,000 0.0% $356 / Sq Ft
10/11/2016 10/11/16 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2016 10/06/16 For Sale $400,000 -- $356 / 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 $5,437 $548,000 $73,600 $474,400
2023 $4,592 $569,000 $73,600 $495,400
2022 $4,494 $523,000 $73,600 $449,400
2021 $4,542 $472,000 $73,600 $398,400
2020 $4,632 $455,000 $73,600 $381,400
2018 $3,985 $422,000 $63,000 $359,000
2017 $3,415 $391,000 $50,400 $340,600
2016 $3,166 $345,000 $50,400 $294,600
2015 $3,036 $312,000 $50,400 $261,600
2014 -- $307,000 $52,500 $254,500
2013 -- $243,000 $52,500 $190,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erin Thompson

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Erin Thompson

    Keller Williams Realty Bothell

    (206) 660-4872

    194 Total Sales

    Erin Thompson
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Peter Murphy

    Keller Williams Realty Bothell

    (425) 231-0822

    165 Total Sales

    Peter Murphy
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  • Kim Golik

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Kim Golik

    John L Scott

    (206) 409-1660

    65 Total Sales

    Kim Golik
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1038259

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 020260-0060

Washington King County Seattle 98118 Columbia City

3950 S Americus St Unit B1, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 3950 S Americus St Unit B1, Seattle, WA 98118 since 06 October 2016 and is currently estimated at $615,907, approximately $547 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 3950 S Americus St Unit B1 is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Hawthorne Elementary School, Aki Kurose Middle School, and Franklin High School.

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