Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$715,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2020

4735 Columbus Ave Bellingham, WA 98229

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,378 Sq Ft
9,550 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

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#: 1649073

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,063

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 9,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 191x50
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as R5A

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Limited

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,378 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Geneva Elementary School
  • Kulshan Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Geneva Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 21 / 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803350453720000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,063

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,RangeOven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Map of South Geneva
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3378
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 25

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Double Pane/Storm Window, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 3378
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.25
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3378
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Partial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803350453720000
  • Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2192
  • Lot Size: 191x50
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9550
  • Zoning Description: R5A
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio,Sprinkler System
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Survey
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Whatcom County
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 21

Green Features

  • Efficiency: High Efficiency - 90%+
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6063

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem

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
Current Estimated Value
$1,044,630

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
$914,630

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
8.18%
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
8.83%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $313 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $11,832,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $715,000 Chicago Title Bellingham
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $449,280 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $130,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $465,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $443,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $68,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $452,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $452,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $338,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $354,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $360,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $359,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $350,000 Credit Line Revolving
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: 1649073

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380335-045372-0000