NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4735 Columbus Ave Bellingham, WA 98229

Estimated Value: $973,000 - $1,158,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
3,378 Sq Ft
$316/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2020

Last sale price $715,000 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,605/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2020

Spacious home with open floor plan in desirable Geneva neighborhood. Very well maintained inside and out. Large main floor Master w/ ensuite bath & walk-in closet. Three generously sized bedrooms, huge bonus room and laundry on top floor. Lower level is open recreation space including pool table. Over 50K in upgrades including new kitchen, Master shower, two composite decks. Beautiful, large backyard and patio w/ fire pit. Room to live and work.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Warren Rosenthal

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #91243 Listed on: 08/19/2020

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Hanks

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #73959

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1649073

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,146

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R5A

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Geneva Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803350453720000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,146

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Jetted Tub, Skylights, Walk In Pantry, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.25
  • Bathrooms Main: Upper
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3378
  • Square Footage Finished: 3378

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Partial

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air, 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • Water Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • Water Heater: Garage-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Geneva
  • Project: Map of South Geneva

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 21
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street
  • Lot Dimensions: 191x50
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9550
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 3803350453720000
  • Zoning Code: R5A
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 6063

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Chang Corrina Celia and Johnson Ronald Novell-Alfonso
Bought by
Chang Corrina Celia
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,067,866

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Outstanding Balance
$130,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$892,837

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2020
Closed on
Sep 28, 2020
Sold by
Lowell Richard S
Bought by
Chang Corrina Celia
Seller's Agent
Warren Rosenthal
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Brad Hanks
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$715,000
Sold Price
$715,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.81%
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2018
Sold by
Lowell Richard S
Bought by
Lowell Richard S and Horowitz Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2018
Closed on
Apr 24, 2018
Sold by
Mark L Svacha
Bought by
Lowell Richard
Seller's Agent
Travis Fox
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Aldo LeVain
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.59%
Original Mortgage
$452,000
Interest Rate
4.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2008
Sold by
Matichuk Robert
Bought by
Svacha Mark L and Svacha Dawn E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,200
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chang Corrina Celia $313 None Listed On Document
Chang Corrina Celia $11,832,000 Chicago Title
Chang Corrina Celia $715,000 Chicago Title Bellingham
Lowell Richard S -- None Available
Lowell Richard -- --
Svacha Mark L $449,280 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chang Corrina Celia $130,000
Previous Owner Chang Corrina Celia $465,000
Previous Owner Lowell Richard S $443,200
Previous Owner Lowell Richard S $68,000
Previous Owner Lowell Richard $452,000
Previous Owner Lowell Richard --
Previous Owner Lowell Richard $452,000
Previous Owner Svacha Mark L $338,500
Previous Owner Svacha Mark L $354,000
Previous Owner Svacha Mark L $360,000
Previous Owner Svacha Mark L $359,200
Previous Owner Matichuk Robert $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $715,000 0.0% $212 / Sq Ft
08/26/2020 08/26/20 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2020 08/19/20 For Sale $715,000 +26.5% $212 / Sq Ft
04/24/2018 04/24/18 Sold $565,000 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2018 03/28/18 Price Changed $565,000 -2.4% $167 / Sq Ft
02/26/2018 02/26/18 Price Changed $579,000 -2.7% $171 / Sq Ft
01/30/2018 01/30/18 For Sale $595,000 -- $176 / 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 $8,146 $931,436 $254,512 $676,924
2023 $8,146 $955,151 $260,992 $694,159
2022 $6,796 $809,466 $221,184 $588,282
2021 $6,401 $632,395 $172,800 $459,595
2020 $6,063 $585,551 $160,000 $425,551
2019 $5,635 $543,807 $137,640 $406,167
2018 $5,703 $513,535 $130,070 $383,465
2017 $4,978 $442,638 $111,786 $330,852
2016 $4,402 $402,912 $101,649 $301,263
2015 $4,401 $373,207 $95,883 $277,324
2014 -- $361,985 $93,000 $268,985
2013 -- $346,225 $75,225 $271,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1649073

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380335-045372-0000