NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4538 Fir Tree Way Bellingham, WA 98229

Estimated Value: $645,000 - $803,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,632 Sq Ft
$443/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 02, 2016

Last sale price $326,000 $200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 122% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,451/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2016

Geneva 4 bed/2 bath home on large flat, sunny, lot ideal for garden area. Walking distance to Waldorf and Geneva schools. Huge deck off dining space on the upper floor, great for entertaining! Vaulted ceilings & skylights allow natural light to fill the upstairs, which includes a lovely tiled fireplace and hardwood floors through dining and kitchen. Family room has 2nd fireplace and built in lounge area with storage and desk space. New paint in and out, new carpets and new vinyl in bathrooms.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Weitzel

Global Referral Group, LLC License #23701 Listed on: 07/01/2016

Global Referral Group, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Mallina Wilson

Keller Williams Western Realty License #83649

Keller Williams Western Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM969997

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,289

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Geneva Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803344714890000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,289

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 14 - Split Entry
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Dining Room: Upper
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Upper
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Upper
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1632
  • Square Footage Finished: 1632

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Insert
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • Water Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Geneva

Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem
  • Middle School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 10499
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 3803344714890000
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2571

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2016
Closed on
Aug 29, 2016
Sold by
Holz Richard G and Holz Patricia M Taylor
Bought by
Curlin Reins and Curlin Sarah
Seller's Agent
Chris Weitzel
Global Referral Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mallina Wilson
Keller Williams Western Realty
List Price
$328,500
Sold Price
$326,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-0.76%
Total Days on Market
25
Current Estimated Value
$722,494

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$396,494
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.11%
Original Mortgage
$12,648
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2005
Sold by
Pagels Steven R and Pagels Susan A
Bought by
Holz Richard G and Taylor Patricia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Curlin Reins $326,000 Whatcom Land Title
Holz Richard G $315,280 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Curlin Sarah $313,000
Closed Curlin Reins $12,648
Closed Carlin Reins $12,648
Closed Curlin Reins $316,220
Previous Owner Holz Richard G $252,000
Previous Owner Pagels Steven $68,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2016 09/02/16 Sold $326,000 -0.8% $200 / Sq Ft
07/27/2016 07/27/16 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2016 07/01/16 For Sale $328,500 -- $201 / 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 $5,289 $598,542 $286,326 $312,216
2023 $5,289 $613,781 $293,616 $320,165
2022 $4,444 $520,164 $248,832 $271,332
2021 $4,184 $406,378 $194,400 $211,978
2020 $3,549 $376,276 $180,000 $196,276
2019 $3,272 $313,948 $151,330 $162,618
2018 $3,308 $296,536 $143,007 $153,529
2017 $2,889 $255,369 $122,905 $132,464
2016 $2,571 $232,376 $111,759 $120,617
2015 $2,570 $216,453 $105,420 $111,033
2014 -- $209,944 $102,250 $107,694
2013 -- $214,416 $97,350 $117,066
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM969997

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380334-471489-0000