$565,000
SOLD APR 24, 2018

4735 Columbus Ave Bellingham, WA 98229

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,378 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2020

Spacious home in the desirable Geneva neighborhood with a peek-a-boo view of Lake Whatcom! Open concept kitchen, dining, and living room on the main floor. 2 master bedrooms with one on the main floor, lower level rec room opens to well-manicured landscaping including apple tree and blueberry bushes. 3 large bedrooms upstairs including a huge loft area. Gas fireplace, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, lots of skylights, trayed ceilings, jetted tub, large patio, what else could you ask for?

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Travis Fox

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #115959 Listed on: 01/30/2018

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Aldo LeVain

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #122298

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1239048

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
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Limited

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 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

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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: 2nd Master Br, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Loft, 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: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Main: Upper
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 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: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer
  • Water Company: Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer
  • Water Heater: Garage-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Geneva

Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem
  • Middle School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 3803350453720000
  • Lot Topography: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4978

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: NWM1239048

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380335-045372-0000