Listed by eXp Realty, Bought with Keller Williams Western Realty
$720,000
SOLD DEC 30, 2024

4824 Columbus Ave Bellingham, WA 98229

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,021 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$356 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

229 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Secluded Lot
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2024

New Price! All new carpet and pad throughout and freshly painted sunroom! This lovely one owner, one-level home is nestled in the Geneva hillside above Lake Whatcom. A spacious living room has a cozy gas fireplace and lots of natural light, with a peak-a-boo view of Lake Whatcom. The eat-in kitchen opens onto a multipurpose/dining room, plus a sunroom to enjoy in all seasons. The primary bedroom is truly a master suite, with space for a king-size bed and a sitting area. A triple garage provides room for vehicles, storage AND a work area. NEW in 2023: high efficiency furnace, air conditioning and refrigerator. Located blocks from the lake and on a non-through quiet street. Fully fenced. This home is designed for comfort!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Schapiro

eXp Realty License #107268 Listed on: 04/04/2024

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Berard

Keller Williams Western Realty License #26128

Keller Williams Western Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2209028

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,378

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 98x127
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • North Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as Urban Residential

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial
  • Limited

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,021 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Solarium
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Marble
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Geneva Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,378

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: South Geneva
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2021
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2209028?w=Consumer&agent=87845
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 359

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Hardwood, Marble, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bamboo/Cork, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hardwood, Skylight(s), Solarium/Atrium, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2021
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2021
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Partial, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 512

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: PartiallyFenced
  • Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency, Central A/C, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE, Cascade
  • SewerCompany: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: garage
  • WaterHeaterType: gas
  • CableConnected: Direct TV
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803351113530000
  • Topography: Partial Slope,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2962
  • Lot Size: 98X127
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12902
  • Zoning Description: Urban Residential
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: county
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: county
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 3 & 4

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6378

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2024
Closed on
Dec 12, 2024
Sold by
Hirsh Allan and Hirsh Linda
Bought by
Foote Callie L
Seller's Agent
Melissa Schapiro
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nick Berard
Keller Williams Western Realty
List Price
$819,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-12.09%
Views
198
Current Estimated Value
$780,442

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,442
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.00%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Outstanding Balance
$622,842
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$161,562
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $720,000 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $625,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Sold $720,000 -4.0% $356 / Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Price Changed $750,000 -3.2% $371 / Sq Ft
08/06/2024 08/06/24 Price Changed $775,000 -3.1% $383 / Sq Ft
07/25/2024 07/25/24 Price Changed $800,000 -2.3% $396 / Sq Ft
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Price Changed $819,000 0.0% $405 / Sq Ft
06/28/2024 06/28/24 For Sale $819,000 +13.8% $405 / Sq Ft
06/17/2024 06/17/24 Off Market $720,000 -- --
05/28/2024 05/28/24 Price Changed $800,000 -4.8% $396 / Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Price Changed $840,000 -1.2% $416 / Sq Ft
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Price Changed $850,000 -5.6% $421 / Sq Ft
04/04/2024 04/04/24 For Sale $900,000 -- $445 / 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 $6,682 $760,886 $278,373 $482,513
2023 $6,682 $780,258 $285,460 $494,798
2022 $5,602 $661,249 $241,920 $419,329
2021 $5,274 $516,601 $189,000 $327,601
2020 $5,238 $478,334 $175,000 $303,334
2019 $4,861 $467,269 $177,600 $289,669
2018 $4,916 $441,311 $167,832 $273,479
2017 $4,293 $380,196 $144,240 $235,956
2016 $3,810 $346,014 $131,160 $214,854
2015 $3,809 $321,501 $123,720 $197,781
2014 -- $311,834 $120,000 $191,834
2013 -- $300,686 $106,200 $194,486
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2209028

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380335-111353-0000