Listed by RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc., Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4538 Merlin Ct Bellingham, WA 98229

Samish Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,135,000 - $3,116,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
6,034 Sq Ft
$417/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 18, 2014

Last sale price $1,015,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 148% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,727/month

41 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2014

Atop the Parkhurst Neighborhood, this home has 180' view of Lake Padden, Chuckanut Mountain, & the Bay. This massive 6,034 sq/ft in-town home has a beautiful NW style architecture that features large wood beams and posts throughout. The home has every room you need: 5 beds (2 master suites, one on the main), 4.5 baths, media room, craft room, office, den, sauna, mud room, 753 sq/ft storage, & much more. The kitchen is amazing and the master bathroom is breathtaking. This luxury home has it all.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Swanson

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Listed on: 04/15/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Dawn Durand

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #10139

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM619428

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,629

Year Built

2001

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Condition: Very Good
  • Sq Ft Finished: 6034
  • Form 17: Provided
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 2001

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Features: 2nd Master BR, Bath Off Master, Built-In Vacuum, Dining Room, Walk-in Closet
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Floor: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Sq Ft Unfinished: 753
  • Water Heater Location: Basement-Dual Gas

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Community Features: CCRs, Golf Course
  • Exterior: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Cul-de-sac, Dead End Street, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Full Fence, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
  • View: Bay, Lake, Mountain, Territorial
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Terraces

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: BEL
  • Elementary School: Wade King Elem
  • Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2014
Closed on
Jul 9, 2014
Sold by
Thomson Nigel and Thomson Linda
Bought by
Oliver Thomas A and Oliver Rebecca E
Seller's Agent
Doug Swanson
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Durand
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-11.74%
Current Estimated Value
$2,516,316

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,501,316
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$609,000
Outstanding Balance
$193,312
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,323,004

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2008
Sold by
Slusher Trent and Slusher Amy
Bought by
Thomson Nigel and Thomson Linda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2000
Sold by
Mcshane Michael E and Mcshane Linda D
Bought by
Slusher Trent and Slusher Amy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1999
Sold by
The Barbo Family Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Mcshane Michael and Mcshane Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,750
Interest Rate
8.09%
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
Oliver Thomas A $1,015,280 Whatcom Land Title
Thomson Nigel $930,280 Whatcom Land Title
Slusher Trent -- Charter Title Corporation
Mcshane Michael $81,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oliver Thomas A $609,000
Previous Owner Mcshane Michael $120,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/18/2014 07/18/14 Sold $1,015,000 -11.7% $168 / Sq Ft
05/27/2014 05/27/14 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2014 05/17/14 For Sale $1,150,000 0.0% $191 / Sq Ft
05/08/2014 05/08/14 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2014 04/15/14 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $191 / 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 $16,629 $2,064,296 $675,760 $1,388,536
2023 $16,629 $2,138,100 $699,920 $1,438,180
2022 $13,631 $1,819,670 $595,680 $1,223,990
2021 $12,669 $1,467,515 $480,400 $987,115
2020 $12,442 $1,287,283 $421,400 $865,883
2019 $12,192 $1,221,911 $400,000 $821,911
2018 $12,657 $1,200,480 $372,372 $828,108
2017 $11,154 $1,065,596 $330,528 $735,068
2016 $10,163 $981,408 $304,128 $677,280
2015 $10,003 $930,895 $288,288 $642,607
2014 -- $886,539 $274,560 $611,979
2013 -- $841,884 $264,000 $577,884
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Doug Swanson

    RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

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  • Dawn Durand

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Dawn Durand

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 676-5900

    1 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Dawn Durand
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM619428

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370308-187377-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98229 Samish

4538 Merlin Ct, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 4538 Merlin Ct, Bellingham, WA 98229 since 15 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $2,516,316, approximately $417 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 4538 Merlin Ct is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Wade King Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School.

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