Listed by Bellingham Real Estate Company, Bought with Coastal Realty
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4973 Cottonwood Ct Unit 3 Blaine, WA 98230

Birch Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $343,000 - $396,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
635 Sq Ft
$244/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 06, 2024

Last sale price $375,000 $591 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,517/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Community Garden
  • Patio
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Balcony
  • Tankless Water Heater

About This Home

As of May 2024

Charming 2 bed 1 bath bay-view Beach Cottage in Birch Bay! Discover this beautifully remodeled cottage with a view, just one block from Cottonwood Beach. It’s the perfect ready-to-go Short Term Rental or year-round residence. Inside, enjoy the completely renovated space, including a new roof, windows, and on-demand tankless water heater. The modern kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a tile backsplash and new cabinetry. Relax on the spacious newly installed front deck, perfect for BBQs with friends or sitting by the fire while taking in the breathtaking bay sunsets. Come and enjoy all that Birch Bay has to offer: beachcombing, crabbing, restaurants, and the recently completed Birch Bay Berm waterfront walkway!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Tucker

Bellingham Real Estate Company License #126417 Listed on: 04/05/2024

Bellingham Real Estate Company

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsey Graham

Coastal Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2218611

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,611

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • West Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $244 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Territorial
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 635 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Vinyl Plank Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

  • Blaine Elementary School
  • Blaine Mid Middle School
  • Blaine High School

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, garbage, sewer, water
  • 8 Units
  • Jp Bernard Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (778) 241-0518
  • Birch Bay Getaway Condos
  • Birch Bay Subdivision
  • Park Phone (778) 241-0518 | Manager JP Bernard

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,611

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$244 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwashers,GarbageDisposal,Microwaves,Refrigerators,StovesRanges
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Building Name: Birch Bay Getaway
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 635
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Detached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 1
  • RemodeledUpdated: true
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,Insulated Windows
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2218611?w=Consumer&agent=110587
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 469

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony/Deck/Patio, Cooking-Gas, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Bathrooms: 0.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • 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
  • FloorNumberOfUnit: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • WindowCoverings: Blinds
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Partial, Sea, Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood, Wood Products
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • ViewFrom: Unit
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Uncovered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Radiant, Tankless Water Heater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Gas
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Back bedroom closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Tankless

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Garden Space, High Speed Int Avail, Laundry Room
  • Park Manager Name: JP Bernard
  • Park Manager Phone: 778-241-0518
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 244
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 778-241-0518
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Subj to Restrictions
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • AssociationContactName: JP Bernard
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Garden Space,High Speed Int Avail,Laundry Room

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Garbage, Sewer, Water
  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Blaine
  • High School: Blaine High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Blaine Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4051244750650003
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0201
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 876
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • RentalCap: No Rental Cap
  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2611

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 8
  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2024
Closed on
May 3, 2024
Sold by
Tucker Robert B
Bought by
Chaffin Karen
Seller's Agent
Ben Tucker
Bellingham Real Estate Company
Buyer's Agent
Lindsey Graham
Coastal Realty
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Views
36
Current Estimated Value
$375,343

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$343
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.12%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2022
Closed on
Sep 12, 2022
Sold by
Tucker Jenai M and Tucker Robert B
Bought by
Rucker Robert B
Seller's Agent
Don Hammons
Keller Williams Western Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ben Tucker
Bellingham Real Estate Company
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$332,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-7.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%
Original Mortgage
$232,400
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2021
Closed on
Feb 23, 2021
Sold by
Birch Bay Getaway Seaquel Llc
Bought by
Hammons Don and Hammons Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Keith Cook
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Don Hammons
Keller Williams Western Realty
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
50%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
48.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2010
Sold by
Bernstein David J
Bought by
Away Birch Bay Get

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Preferred Funding Inc
Bought by
Bernstein David J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chaffin Karen $375,000 Chicago Title
Rucker Robert B -- Chicago Title
Tucker Robert B -- Chicago Title
Hammons Don $180,000 Chicago Title
Away Birch Bay Get -- Chicago Title Insurance
Bernstein David J -- Chicago Title Insurance
Bernstein David J -- First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Tucker Robert B $232,400
Previous Owner Hammons Don $248,000
Previous Owner Getaway Birch Bay $674,854
Previous Owner Birch Bay Get Away & Seaquel Llc $500,000
Previous Owner Bernstein David J $675,000
Previous Owner Birch Bay Get Away & Seaquel Llc $102,000
Previous Owner Birch Bay Getaway & Seaquel Llc $400,000
Previous Owner Bernstein David J $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2024 05/06/24 Sold $375,000 0.0% $591 / Sq Ft
04/10/2024 04/10/24 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2024 04/05/24 For Sale $375,000 +13.0% $591 / Sq Ft
09/19/2022 09/19/22 Sold $332,000 -2.4% $523 / Sq Ft
08/27/2022 08/27/22 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Price Changed $340,000 -2.9% $535 / Sq Ft
07/12/2022 07/12/22 Price Changed $350,000 -5.1% $551 / Sq Ft
07/08/2022 07/08/22 Price Changed $369,000 -1.6% $581 / Sq Ft
06/24/2022 06/24/22 Price Changed $375,000 -5.1% $591 / Sq Ft
06/20/2022 06/20/22 Price Changed $395,000 +10.0% $622 / Sq Ft
06/20/2022 06/20/22 For Sale $359,000 +99.4% $565 / Sq Ft
03/03/2021 03/03/21 Sold $180,000 +50.0% $283 / Sq Ft
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2021 02/01/21 For Sale $120,000 -- $189 / 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 $2,611 $380,248 $197,685 $182,563
2023 $2,611 $380,248 $197,685 $182,563
2022 $2,097 $330,650 $171,900 $158,750
2021 $2,013 $232,109 $93,683 $138,426
2020 $1,927 $205,411 $82,907 $122,504
2019 $1,749 $189,313 $76,410 $112,903
2018 $1,781 $167,102 $67,445 $99,657
2017 $1,549 $153,537 $61,970 $91,567
2016 $1,505 $149,065 $60,165 $88,900
2015 $1,556 $139,519 $55,953 $83,566
2014 -- $141,010 $56,555 $84,455
2013 -- $141,010 $56,555 $84,455
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2218611

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 405124-475065-0003