NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3970 Birch St Washougal, WA 98671

Estimated Value: $964,000 - $1,192,167

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,403 Sq Ft
$248/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 25, 2021

Last sale price $907,000 $206 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,550/month

Highlights

  • Bluff on Lot
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of February 2021

Panoramic views and versatility showcase this River View gem. Gaze upon soaring trees and the Columbia River from all principal living areas. Owner suite on main is an enticing haven unto itself. 5 beds + den and 2 laundry areas ideal for flexible living, work-at-home and in-home learning dynamics. Upstairs - 2nd owner suite PLUS 2 additional bedrooms, generous laundry/craft room. Downstairs - 2nd family rm, wine cellar, bed/bath with French doors leading to expansive yard w/ patio and firepit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christina Parks

Windermere Northwest Living License #118189 Listed on: 01/21/2021

Windermere Northwest Living

Last Buyer's Agent

Charity Watkins

Keller Williams Realty License #131248

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,893

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Bluff on Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage on Main Level
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Board and Batten Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features
  • Accessible Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Greenbelt

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,893

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Status: Sold
  • Property Category: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Daylight Ranch, Craftsman
  • Sq Ft Calculated: 3240
  • Sq Ft Approximate Total: 4403
  • Accessibility: Yes
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Remarks Public: Panoramic views and versatility showcase this River View gem. Gaze upon soaring trees and the Columbia River from all principal living areas. Owner suite on main is an enticing haven unto itself. 5 beds + den and 2 laundry areas ideal for flexible living, work-at-home and in-home learning dynamics. Upstairs - 2nd owner suite PLUS 2 additional bedrooms, generous laundry/craft room. Downstairs - 2nd family rm, wine cellar, bed/bath with French doors leading to expansive yard w/ patio and firepit.
  • Common Interest Ownership: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: Parking, Walk-in Shower, Garage on Main, Main Floor Bedroom w/Bath
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, 4th Bedroom
  • All Room Features: Fireplace, Formal, Gourmet Kitchen, Sound System, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Oven
  • Lower Level Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Fireplace Description: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Laundry, Sound System, Tile Floor, Wall to Wall Carpet, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Soaking Tub, Granite
  • Kitchen Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Appliances, Island, Pantry, Water Purifier, Built-in Oven, Double Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Quartz, Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Legal Description: RIVER VIEW LOT 9 SUB 2004
  • Sq Ft Lower Level: 1163
  • Sq Ft Main Level: 1970
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1270
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom: Features: Fireplace,On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Upper
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Dining Room: Features: Formal,On Level: Main
  • Family Room: Features: Sound System,On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Features: Formal,On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Features: Gourmet Kitchen, Double Oven,On Level: Main
  • Additional Room 1: Description: 4th Bedroom,On Level: Upper
  • Additional Room 2: Description: 5th Bedroom,On Level: Lower
  • Bathrooms Lower Level Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Main Level Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Main Level Partial: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms Upper Level Full: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Board & Batten Siding, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler, Yard, Covered Deck
  • Lot Size: 15K-19,999SF
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • View: River, Territorial
  • View: Yes
  • Road Surface: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Or Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking Description: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Fuel Description: Electricity, Gas
  • Hot Water: Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Description: Public
  • Cooling Description: Central Air
  • Heating Description: Forced Air

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gause
  • Middle School: Jemtegaard
  • High School: Washougal

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Trees, Green Belt, Bluff
  • Acres: 0.35

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 7807.47
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 130035018
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Gause
  • High School: Washougal
  • Middle School: Jemtegaard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2021
Closed on
Feb 24, 2021
Sold by
Benfield Ronald K and Benfield Joyce M
Bought by
Horton Eric
Seller's Agent
Christina Parks
Windermere Northwest Living
Buyer's Agent
Charity Watkins
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$907,000
Premium/Discount to List
$32,000
3.66%
Current Estimated Value
$1,091,292

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$184,292
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.09%
Original Mortgage
$725,600
Outstanding Balance
$650,449
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$440,843

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2016
Sold by
Harrison Martin Cheryl A and Harrison Martin
Bought by
Benfield Ronald K and Benfield Joyce M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2009
Sold by
Brown Ross P and Brown Melody M
Bought by
Harrison Martin Cheryl A and Harrison Martin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2007
Sold by
Brown Sheryl L and Brown Billy L
Bought by
Brown Ross P and Brown Melody M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2005
Sold by
Holt Patricia and King Stanley
Bought by
Brown Billy L and Brown Sheryl L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2003
Sold by
S Vilhauer Inc
Bought by
Holt Patricia and King Stanley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,800
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2003
Sold by
Washougal Developers Llc
Bought by
S Vilhauer Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$471,100
Interest Rate
6%
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
Horton Eric $907,000 Wfg Clark County Resware
Benfield Ronald K $696,500 Chicago Title Fl Vancouver
Harrison Martin Cheryl A $650,280 Fidelity National Title
Brown Ross P $770,000 Columbia Title Agency
Brown Billy L $783,000 Stewart Title
Holt Patricia $658,949 Clark County Title
S Vilhauer Inc $85,019 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Horton Eric $725,600
Previous Owner Benfield Ronald K $417,000
Previous Owner Harrison Martin Cheryl A $200,000
Previous Owner Brown Ross P $417,000
Previous Owner Brown Billy L $550,000
Previous Owner Holt Patricia $424,800
Previous Owner S Vilhauer Inc $471,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/25/2021 02/25/21 Sold $907,000 +3.7% $206 / Sq Ft
01/24/2021 01/24/21 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2021 01/21/21 For Sale $875,000 -- $199 / Sq Ft
Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

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
2025 $8,893 $994,554 $120,000 $874,554
2024 $7,988 $935,622 $144,000 $791,622
2023 $7,721 $882,083 $154,800 $727,283
2022 $8,041 $834,775 $147,060 $687,715
2021 $7,930 $754,334 $132,000 $622,334
2020 $7,807 $697,927 $120,000 $577,927
2019 $8,292 $697,938 $120,000 $577,938
2018 $8,852 $783,802 $0 $0
2017 $8,031 $690,652 $0 $0
2016 $8,115 $688,266 $0 $0
2015 $7,944 $635,979 $0 $0
2014 -- $619,428 $0 $0
2013 -- $557,990 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

MLS Number: 21318978

Regional Multiple Listing Service (RMLS)

APN: 130035-018