Listed by RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc., Bought with Keller Williams Seattle Metro
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4708 Fir Tree Way Bellingham, WA 98229

Estimated Value: $904,000 - $1,167,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
3,144 Sq Ft
$333/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 11, 2017

Last sale price $561,500 $179 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,158/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Lake View
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of May 2017

Geneva View Home nestled on private .34 acre. This beautifully renovated home features open floor plan -w- bamboo flooring, gourmet kitchen, & vaulted ceilings. Spectacular Lake views from 50 ft deck. Lovely gardens surround the home, providing beauty & privacy. 3,144 sq ft home boasts 5 bdrms/3 baths. Enormous dwnstrs family room -w- wet bar. French Doors to Patio. Circular drive. Plenty of parking. Lg. Shop. Best of all, it's less than 2 blocks to lake access. Truly a unique Geneva find!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Zemler

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #100605 Listed on: 03/24/2017

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

John Thompson

Keller Williams Seattle Metro License #7140

Keller Williams Seattle Metro

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1094874

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,641

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sloped Lot

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Geneva Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803350394950000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,641

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Wet Bar, Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 5.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished
  • Den or Office: Lower
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3144
  • Square Footage Finished: 3144

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Mountain

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Carport-Attached, Garage-Detached
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Available
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Basement Closet-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Geneva
  • Project: Geneva Heights

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 7-8-9
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 15219
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 3803350394950000
  • Lot Topography: Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4001

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2017
Closed on
Apr 25, 2017
Sold by
Burke Karen J and French Paula
Bought by
Mcmahon Patrick
Seller's Agent
Linda Zemler
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
John Thompson
Keller Williams Seattle Metro
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$561,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
0.45%
Current Estimated Value
$1,045,397

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$483,897
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%
Original Mortgage
$421,125
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Ludvick Rosemary T
Bought by
Burke Karen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,600
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Mcmahon Patrick $561,500 First American Title Ins Co
Burke Karen J $374,780 First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcmahon Patrick $507,500
Closed Mcmahon Patrick $421,125
Previous Owner Burke Karen J $258,483
Previous Owner Burke Karen J $60,000
Previous Owner Burke Karen J $299,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/11/2017 05/11/17 Sold $561,500 +0.4% $179 / Sq Ft
03/28/2017 03/28/17 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2017 03/24/17 For Sale $559,000 -- $178 / 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 $7,641 $872,616 $357,908 $514,708
2023 $7,641 $894,832 $367,020 $527,812
2022 $6,400 $758,347 $311,040 $447,307
2021 $6,024 $592,459 $243,000 $349,459
2020 $4,886 $548,573 $225,000 $323,573
2019 $4,530 $435,317 $162,800 $272,517
2018 $4,581 $411,131 $153,846 $257,285
2017 $4,001 $354,204 $132,220 $221,984
2016 $3,550 $322,362 $120,230 $202,132
2015 $3,550 $299,480 $113,410 $186,070
2014 -- $290,475 $110,000 $180,475
2013 -- $281,742 $97,350 $184,392
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Linda Zemler

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

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  • John Thompson

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    John Thompson

    Keller Williams Downtown Seattle

    (206) 972-3031

    23 Total Sales

    John Thompson
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1094874

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380335-039495-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98229

4708 Fir Tree Way, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 4708 Fir Tree Way, Bellingham, WA 98229 since 24 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,045,397, approximately $332 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 4708 Fir Tree Way is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Geneva Elementary School, Kulshan Middle School, and Bellingham High School.

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