Seller's Agent in 2022
Jeffrey Carrington
Windermere Corporate
(360) 220-3224
22 in this area
49 Total Sales
Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with HomeSmart One Realty
5082 Fern St Blaine, WA 98230
Birch Bay NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $429,000 - $478,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
980
Sq Ft
$473/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- RV Access or Parking
- Property is near public transit
- 1 Fireplace
- Bay View
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of May 2022Birch Bay Cabin located on the bluff above Cottonwood Beach. Property features water views with gorgeous sunsets, large backyard, a bunkhouse, and is backed up to a greenbelt for privacy. The large stone fireplace and custom wood interior gives you that nostalgic feeling of the perfect weekend getaway. This has been a successful weekly rental for years with the ability to sleep up-to-10, plenty of room for RV parking and tent areas around the backyard fire pit. Clamming, crabbing, beachcombing, biking, area restaurants, 6 area golf courses, 1-hour from Mt Baker ski slopes, 2-hours from Seattle, and 45 minutes from Vancouver.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #119786 Listed on: 04/07/2022
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 1913678
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,130
Year Built
- Built in 1936
Lot Details
- 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
- Street terminates at a dead end
- Southwest Facing Home
- Partially Fenced Property
- Level Lot
- Property is in good condition
- Zoning described as URM6
Property Views
- Bay
- Limited
Home Design
- Cabin
- Block Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Bitumen Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 980 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Stove
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- RV Access or Parking
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Outbuilding
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near a bus stop
Schools
- Blaine Elementary School
- Blaine Mid Middle School
- Blaine High School
Utilities
- Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Birch Bay Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 4051243231850000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 7, 2022
Closed on
May 2, 2022
Sold by
Francis Laurene C
Bought by
Vanderveen Latonia
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Carrington
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Latonia Vanderveen
HomeSmart One Realty
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.52%
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
$33,286
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.58%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$215,008
Interest Rate
5.1%
Estimated Equity
$238,184
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 7, 2022
Closed on
Apr 25, 2022
Sold by
Smart Timothy and Smart Latonia
Bought by
Vanderveen Latonia
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Carrington
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Latonia Vanderveen
HomeSmart One Realty
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.52%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$215,008
Interest Rate
5.1%
Estimated Equity
$238,184
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderveen Latonia | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Vanderveen Latonia | -- | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Vanderveen Latonia | $225,000 | |
| Closed | Vanderveen Latonia | $225,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2022 05/06/22 | Sold | $430,000 | -6.5% | $439 / Sq Ft |
| 04/14/2022 04/14/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/07/2022 04/07/22 | For Sale | $460,000 | -- | $469 / 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 | $3,035 | $430,810 | $303,750 | $127,060 |
| 2023 | $3,035 | $430,810 | $303,750 | $127,060 |
| 2022 | $2,130 | $382,942 | $270,000 | $112,942 |
| 2021 | $2,030 | $226,469 | $106,184 | $120,285 |
| 2020 | $1,987 | $198,660 | $93,145 | $105,515 |
| 2019 | $1,818 | $186,973 | $87,666 | $99,307 |
| 2018 | $1,773 | $166,179 | $77,916 | $88,263 |
| 2017 | $1,519 | $145,702 | $68,315 | $77,387 |
| 2016 | $1,510 | $138,632 | $65,000 | $73,632 |
| 2015 | $1,482 | $132,947 | $65,241 | $67,706 |
| 2014 | -- | $127,226 | $62,433 | $64,793 |
| 2013 | -- | $125,837 | $61,750 | $64,087 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jeffrey Carrington
-
Latonia Vanderveen
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Latonia Vanderveen
HomeSmart One Realty
(480) 381-2767
11 in this area
147 Total Sales
Map
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: 1913678
APN: 405124-323185-0000
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