NOT LISTED FOR SALE

426 Melsen Alley Langley, WA 98260

Estimated Value: $921,000 - $1,462,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,712 Sq Ft
$468/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 19, 2017

Last sale price $720,000 $265 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,353/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees
  • 4-minute walk to Seawall Park

About This Home

As of May 2017

This has the special chemistry you've been waiting for! Iconic Langley views from both floors - church steeple, historic downtown, historic Dog House, Puget Sound + Cascade Mtns! Fantastic main floor kitchen. Gleaming hardwoods. Only 1 stair into main level. Gorgeous 1/2 acre yard. Completely deer fenced. Fruit trees, garden space, 3 decks, drip irrigation. Alley driveway, 2-car gar w/workspace. Currently used as 2 living spaces, easy to use as 1 if desired. 2 elec meters. Fab views both levels.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leanne Finlay

Piper Finlay Real Estate License #7513 Listed on: 04/05/2017

Co-Listed By

Gary Piper

Piper Finlay Real Estate License #13975

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Steinbrueck

Lake & Company License #82150

Lake & Company

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1100575

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,540

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Propane

Community Details

  • Langley Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 322519

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,540

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Architecture: Cape Cod
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Lower
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: 2nd Kitchen, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, French Doors
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Den or Office: Lower
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Lower
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2712
  • Square Footage Finished: 2712

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City, Mountain, Sound

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Langley
  • Water Company: City of Langley
  • Water Heater: both levels-electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Langley

Schools

  • Elementary School: So. Whidbey Primary
  • Middle School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: So. Whidbey High
  • School District: SWI

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Alley, Corner Lot, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21201
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 322519
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4573

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2017
Closed on
May 12, 2017
Sold by
Barr Robert E and Barr Pamela N
Bought by
Lewis Katherine and Weil Joe
Seller's Agent
Leanne Finlay
Piper Finlay Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Steinbrueck
Lake & Company
List Price
$745,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.36%
Current Estimated Value
$1,268,529

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$548,529
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.44%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2009
Sold by
Mallow Charles L and Mallow Louise M
Bought by
Barr Robert E and Barr Pamela N

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
5.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2007
Sold by
Durocher Larry R and Estate Of Gloria M Durocher
Bought by
Mallow Charles L and Mallow Louise M
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
Lewis Katherine $720,000 Chicago Title Company Of Wa
Barr Robert E $622,000 None Available
Mallow Charles L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lewis Katherine $360,000
Previous Owner Barr Robert E $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2017 05/19/17 Sold $720,000 -3.4% $265 / Sq Ft
04/16/2017 04/16/17 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2017 04/05/17 For Sale $745,000 -- $275 / 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 $7,540 $1,169,171 $390,000 $779,171
2023 $7,540 $1,021,826 $390,000 $631,826
2022 $7,161 $892,230 $340,000 $552,230
2021 $6,958 $805,882 $320,000 $485,882
2020 $6,119 $792,863 $320,000 $472,863
2019 $5,480 $695,194 $340,000 $355,194
2018 $5,192 $658,532 $300,000 $358,532
2017 $4,573 $580,776 $250,000 $330,776
2016 $4,732 $554,797 $220,000 $334,797
2015 $4,744 $558,817 $220,000 $338,817
2013 -- $536,169 $186,760 $349,409
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Leanne Finlay

    Piper Finlay Real Estate

    (206) 310-1477

    14 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Leanne Finlay
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Gary Piper

    Piper Finlay Real Estate

  • Lisa Steinbrueck

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Lisa Steinbrueck

    Lake & Company

    (206) 276-2025

    18 Total Sales

    Lisa Steinbrueck
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1100575

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: S7500-00-00023-2

Washington Island County Langley 98260

426 Melsen Alley, Langley, WA

This home is located at 426 Melsen Alley, Langley, WA 98260 since 05 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,268,529, approximately $467 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 426 Melsen Alley is a home located in Island County with nearby schools including South Whidbey Elementary School, South Whidbey Middle School, and South Whidbey High School.

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