Seller's Agent in 2020
Brian Southwick
Windermere Corporate
(360) 815-6638
61 in this area
148 Total Sales
Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
5071 Fern St Blaine, WA 98230
Birch Bay NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $514,000 - $584,910
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,164
Sq Ft
$472/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Deck
- Double Oven
- RV Access or Parking
- 2 Fireplaces
- Storm Windows
About This Home
As of June 2020Panoramic Birch Bay Water, Island & Olympics MT view remodeled cottage. 2 bd, 2 full baths, 1584 sq. ft. with 550 square foot carport, and 525 square foot deck on large 6098 sq. ft. home site with 82 feet +/- of frontage. New composition roof just installed, New paint interior & exterior. New vinyl plank flooring, new wool carpet in bedrooms. New remodeled kitchen /Stainless appliances, windows, fixtures, and more. New vinyl windows bathroom and dining room. Terrific home site. View pictures.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #13031 Listed on: 04/15/2020
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 1587721
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,800
Year Built
- Built in 1935
Lot Details
- 6,084 Sq Ft Lot
- Street terminates at a dead end
- Sloped Lot
- Zoning described as URM 6
Property Views
- Ocean
- Bay
- Strait Views
- Territorial
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,164 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- 2 Fireplaces
- Natural lighting in basement
- Storm Windows
- Double Oven
Flooring
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Carport
- RV Access or Parking
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Blaine Elementary School
- Blaine Mid Middle School
- Blaine High School
Utilities
- Propane
- Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Birch Bay Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 8-9 / BLK 7
- Assessor Parcel Number 4051243391620000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 15, 2020
Closed on
Jun 9, 2020
Sold by
Smith Eric S and Smith Leslie D
Bought by
Palicka John P and Palicka Christina M
Seller's Agent
Brian Southwick
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
John Sands
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$399,950
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,950
-11.24%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$193,978
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.60%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 17, 2018
Closed on
Aug 31, 2018
Sold by
Valley Julie J
Bought by
Smith Eric S and Smith Leslie D
Seller's Agent
Tamara Grunhurd
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Cronk
Sterling Real Estate Group
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
5.32%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
38.04%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palicka John P | $355,000 | Whatcom Land Title | |
| Smith Eric S | $200,000 | Whatcom Land Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Valley Julie J | $138,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Valley Julie J | $110,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Valley Julie J | $40,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2020 06/16/20 | Sold | $355,000 | -6.5% | $305 / Sq Ft |
| 05/27/2020 05/27/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/14/2020 05/14/20 | Price Changed | $379,500 | -5.1% | $326 / Sq Ft |
| 04/15/2020 04/15/20 | For Sale | $399,950 | +100.0% | $344 / Sq Ft |
| 09/05/2018 09/05/18 | Sold | $200,000 | +5.3% | $172 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2018 08/25/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/17/2018 08/17/18 | For Sale | $189,900 | -- | $163 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,597 | $512,814 | $337,500 | $175,314 |
| 2023 | $3,597 | $512,814 | $337,500 | $175,314 |
| 2022 | $3,104 | $455,835 | $300,000 | $155,835 |
| 2021 | $2,956 | $335,672 | $187,864 | $147,808 |
| 2020 | $2,893 | $294,453 | $164,795 | $129,658 |
| 2019 | $2,642 | $277,131 | $155,101 | $122,030 |
| 2018 | $2,575 | $246,309 | $137,851 | $108,458 |
| 2017 | $2,199 | $215,959 | $120,865 | $95,094 |
| 2016 | $2,206 | $205,480 | $115,000 | $90,480 |
| 2015 | $2,164 | $198,906 | $115,426 | $83,480 |
| 2014 | -- | $190,346 | $110,458 | $79,888 |
| 2013 | -- | $188,268 | $109,250 | $79,018 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Brian Southwick
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John Sands
Buyer's Agent in 2020
John Sands
RE/MAX Whatcom County
(360) 303-0442
43 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2018
Tamara Grunhurd
eXp Realty
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Buyer's Agent in 2018
Brenda Cronk
Sterling Real Estate Group
Map
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: 1587721
APN: 405124-339162-0000
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