NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4605 Totem Trail Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated Value: $884,270 - $976,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,647 Sq Ft
$357/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2018

Last sale price $559,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,767/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront Community
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Docks
  • Lake View
  • Northwest Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2018

This custom build northwest contemporary home is only minutes from Bellingham and sits on 1.45 pristine acres. Private road off Mt Baker Highway. Meticulously maintained home w/ cedar siding & newer roof. Updated kitchen with quartz counters & tile backsplash. “The birds will be singing” when you come down the hill to this quiet, private sanctuary. Have your morning coffee on the generous sized east facing deck while overlooking the beautiful pond. A wildlife lover's dream!

Last Listed By

Ethan Potts

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #99318 Listed on: 07/13/2018

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1321480

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,774

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R5A

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Northwest Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803022801470000

Community Details

Overview

  • Bellingham Community

Recreation

  • Waterfront Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,774

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Architecture: Nw Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Wet Bar, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Upper
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2647
  • Square Footage Finished: 2647

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Territorial
  • Waterfront: Lake
  • Waterfront Frontage: 110

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing, 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Shared Well
  • Water Heater: Mud Room-Propane (Energy Saver)
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Bellingham
  • Project: Yaude Short Plat
  • Community Features: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harmony Elem
  • Middle School: Mount Baker Jnr High
  • High School: Mount Baker Snr High
  • School District: MTB

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Dead End Street
  • Lot Dimensions: 186x145x116x90x307x168
  • Lot Sq Ft: 63162
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 3803022801470000
  • Zoning Code: R5A
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Level, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4214

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2024
Sold by
Russell Marc and Russell Janet
Bought by
Marc And Janet Russell Living Trust and Russell
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$944,318

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2018
Closed on
Aug 17, 2018
Sold by
Sievers Alden and Sievers Jane
Bought by
Russell Marc and Russell Janet
Seller's Agent
Ethan Potts
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Kurt Swanson
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$559,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.73%
Original Mortgage
$447,200
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2005
Sold by
Yaude Caroline N
Bought by
Sievers Alden and Sievers Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$277,500
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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
Marc And Janet Russell Living Trust $313 None Listed On Document
Russell Marc $559,000 Whatcom Land Title
Sievers Alden $370,000 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Russell Marc $447,200
Previous Owner Sievers Alden $138,000
Previous Owner Sievers Alden $277,500
Previous Owner Yaude Caroline N $252,598
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2018 08/23/18 Sold $559,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
07/24/2018 07/24/18 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2018 07/13/18 For Sale $559,000 -- $211 / 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 $5,774 $816,612 $274,786 $541,826
2023 $5,774 $798,274 $268,615 $529,659
2022 $4,732 $628,562 $211,508 $417,054
2021 $5,114 $519,473 $174,800 $344,673
2020 $4,930 $506,200 $178,664 $327,536
2019 $3,988 $462,282 $163,163 $299,119
2018 $4,713 $403,916 $142,563 $261,353
2017 $4,214 $373,054 $131,670 $241,384
2016 $4,092 $354,740 $125,206 $229,534
2015 $4,185 $339,140 $119,700 $219,440
2014 -- $336,096 $116,802 $219,294
2013 -- $342,087 $118,863 $223,224
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ethan Potts

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ethan Potts

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 510-1049

    104 Total Sales

    Ethan Potts
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  • Kurt Swanson

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Kurt Swanson

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 920-6555

    128 Total Sales

    Kurt Swanson
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1321480

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380302-280147-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98226

4605 Totem Trail, Bellingham, WA

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This home is located at 4605 Totem Trail, Bellingham, WA 98226 since 13 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $944,318, approximately $356 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 4605 Totem Trail is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Mount Baker Senior High School and Bellingham Christian School.

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