Listed by Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc., Bought with NextHome Preview Properties
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4897 Mercer Rd Bow, WA 98232

Samish Island Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $983,000 - $1,137,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,821 Sq Ft
$565/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 20, 2024

Last sale price $985,000 $541 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,955/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 85 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sauna
  • 2.83 Acre Lot
  • Ocean View
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of February 2024

Enjoy the lifestyle of Samish Island. Gorgeous views to the North taking in Samish & Bellingham Bays with Lummi Island, Chuckanut Mountain & Canadian range as the back drop. Two bedroom home is ready for you to make it your own with remodel or expansion. Features generous sized rooms, sauna, wood burning stoves & fireplace and wonderful sunroom with vaulted ceilings. Oversized two car garage with ½ bath plus detached shop/second garage. Level 2.83 acres with plenty of room for gardening, pets & RV parking. Beach front and tidelands to explore and harvest your own seafood. Short walking distance public park with playground & pickleball/tennis courts. Samish Island is friendly drive-on island only minutes to charming Edison. Truly a rare find

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renata Mason

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. License #80079 Listed on: 02/06/2024

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Pilcher

NextHome Preview Properties License #25024638

NextHome Preview Properties

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2196525

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,600

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 2.83 Acre Lot
  • 85 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • North Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition
  • Zoning described as Rural Intermediate

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,821 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Sauna

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Burlington Edison Hi High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Shared Water Source
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Samish Island Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number P47132

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,600

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

2.83 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1821
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Sauna, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1821
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1821
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bay/Harbor, Bulkhead, Saltwater
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false
  • WaterfrontFootage: 85 +/-
  • WaterAccess: Beach Rights,Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach,Deeded Access,Tideland Rights

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public, Shares
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: N/A
  • WaterCompany: Samish Farms Water Assoc.
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Hall Closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Astound
  • InternetConnected: Astound

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Burlington
  • High School: Burlington Edison Hi
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: P47132
  • Topography: Level,Sloped
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.83
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 123275
  • Zoning Description: Rural Intermediate
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7600

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2024
Closed on
Feb 15, 2024
Sold by
Bradshaw Lucy Erwin
Bought by
Oconnor Michelle and Hagan Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Renata Mason
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Pilcher
NextHome Preview Properties
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$1,029,121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,121
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2020
Sold by
Bradshaw Lucy Erwin
Bought by
Peterson Joshua D and Peterson Xica M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2020
Sold by
Peterson Joshua D and Peterson Xica M
Bought by
Bradshaw Lucy Erwin

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2020
Sold by
Rempel David M and Rempel Marcus T
Bought by
Bradshaw Lucy Erwin

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2018
Closed on
Sep 24, 2018
Sold by
Suarez Michael and Bradshaw Lucy Erwin
Bought by
Bradshaw Lucy Erwin
Seller's Agent
Bobby Wakeland
John L. Scott Skagit
Buyer's Agent
Leigh Zwicker
Windermere RE Anacortes Prop.
List Price
$635,950
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,050
1.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.45%
Source: Public Records

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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
Oconnor Michelle $985,000 Chicago Title
Peterson Joshua D -- None Available
Bradshaw Lucy Erwin -- None Available
Bradshaw Lucy Erwin -- None Available
Bradshaw Lucy Erwin -- Chicago Title
Bradshaw Lucy Erwin $645,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/20/2024 02/20/24 Sold $985,000 0.0% $541 / Sq Ft
02/07/2024 02/07/24 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2024 02/06/24 For Sale $985,000 +52.7% $541 / Sq Ft
10/03/2018 10/03/18 Sold $645,000 +1.4% $354 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/04/2018 09/04/18 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2018 08/30/18 For Sale $635,950 -- $349 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

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
2025 $6,502 $985,300 $493,000 $492,300
2024 $6,484 $820,200 $477,300 $342,900
2023 $6,484 $820,700 $477,800 $342,900
2022 $5,165 $747,300 $430,800 $316,500
2021 $5,222 $574,200 $341,700 $232,500
2020 $5,138 $533,800 $0 $0
2019 $4,715 $502,300 $0 $0
2018 $5,807 $484,800 $0 $0
2017 $4,960 $464,500 $0 $0
2016 $5,061 $407,400 $241,300 $166,100
2015 $6,074 $452,300 $276,800 $175,500
2013 $5,362 $412,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Renata Mason

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Renata Mason

    Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

    (360) 815-2059

    1 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Renata Mason
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  • Melissa Pilcher

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Melissa Pilcher

    NextHome Preview Properties

    (360) 661-7260

    1 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Melissa Pilcher
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Bobby Wakeland

    John L. Scott Skagit

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  • Leigh Zwicker

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Leigh Zwicker

    Windermere Corporate

    (360) 333-9975

    1 Total Sale

    Leigh Zwicker
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2196525

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: P47132

Washington Skagit County Bow 98232 Samish Island

4897 Mercer Rd, Bow, WA

Not Listed for Sale

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