Listed by Keller Williams Western Realty, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$263,500
SOLD JUN 3, 2015

51 Valley Crest Way Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,304 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$114 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

282 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront Community
  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Northwest Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2022

House having floors refinished, carpet cleaned, walls painted and should be finished by 3/30/2015. Beautifully maintained custom home with the master bedroom on the main floor. Tastefully appointed with hardwood floors, tile and wall-to-wall carpeting. This is a ready to move into home that has been well cared for. This home is part of the Sudden Valley Community with its own championship 18-hole golf course, clubhouse and marina on Lake Whatcom. Private boat launch and parks with beach access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Alanis

Keller Williams Western Realty Listed on: 07/23/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Rob Weston

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #41044

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM673226

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,894

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • Brush Vegetation
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Northwest Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3704074833930000

Community Details

Overview

  • Sudden Valley Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Recreation

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Waterfront Community
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,894

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Architecture: Nw Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished
  • Den or Office: Lower
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Extra Finished Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2304
  • Square Footage Finished: 2304

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Insert
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Lake Whatcom
  • Water Company: Lake Whatcom
  • Water Heater: Garage
  • Water Source: Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 67
  • Community Name: Sudden Valley
  • Community Features: Boat Launch, Ccrs, Golf Course, Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach, Tennis Courts

Schools

  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 9148
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Brush, Partial Slope, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 3704074833930000
  • Lot Topography: Brush, Partial Slope, Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2564

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2022
Closed on
Dec 6, 2022
Sold by
Bakeman Lynn
Bought by
Zipp Michael and Zipp Laura
Seller's Agent
Carmen Andrew
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dave Campbell
Keller Williams Western Realty
List Price
$639,900
Sold Price
$646,500
Premium/Discount to List
$6,600
1.03%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$674,552

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,052
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.34%
Original Mortgage
$614,715
Outstanding Balance
$599,663
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$52,591

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2016
Closed on
Jul 21, 2016
Sold by
Chromey Linda D and Chromey Richard J
Bought by
Bakeman Lynn
Seller's Agent
Rob Weston
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Leidholm
The Agency Seattle
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$297,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-6.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.88%
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2014
Closed on
Jun 2, 2015
Sold by
Akers Glen K
Bought by
Swanson Linda D and Chromey Richard J
Seller's Agent
James Alanis
Keller Williams Western Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rob Weston
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$263,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,500
-4.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.97%
Original Mortgage
$256,664
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2010
Sold by
Costello Lawrence L
Bought by
Akers Glen K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,545
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2006
Sold by
Lohrer Andrew G and Lohrer Marilee V
Bought by
Costello Lawrence L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $297,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $263,500 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $260,280 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $309,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $614,715 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $256,664 FHA
Previous Owner $256,545 FHA
Previous Owner $175,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $175,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $195,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/27/2022 12/27/22 Sold $646,500 +1.0% $276 / Sq Ft
11/28/2022 11/28/22 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2022 11/15/22 For Sale $639,900 +115.5% $273 / Sq Ft
07/28/2016 07/28/16 Sold $297,000 -0.7% $129 / Sq Ft
05/08/2016 05/08/16 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Price Changed $299,000 -3.5% $130 / Sq Ft
04/12/2016 04/12/16 Price Changed $309,900 -2.9% $135 / Sq Ft
03/29/2016 03/29/16 For Sale $319,000 +21.1% $138 / Sq Ft
06/03/2015 06/03/15 Sold $263,500 +1.3% $114 / Sq Ft
05/04/2015 05/04/15 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2015 01/22/15 Price Changed $260,000 -3.0% $113 / Sq Ft
10/03/2014 10/03/14 Price Changed $268,000 -2.5% $116 / Sq Ft
07/25/2014 07/25/14 For Sale $275,000 -- $119 / 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 $4,894 $564,731 $134,920 $429,811
2023 $4,894 $568,180 $135,744 $432,436
2022 $826 $489,824 $117,024 $254,854
2021 $3,742 $354,945 $84,800 $254,854
2020 $3,727 $334,854 $80,000 $254,854
2019 $3,419 $330,071 $69,044 $261,027
2018 $3,430 $309,925 $64,800 $245,125
2017 $2,897 $264,857 $55,350 $209,507
2016 $2,595 $233,025 $48,600 $184,425
2015 $2,580 $218,457 $46,323 $172,134
2014 -- $212,218 $45,000 $167,218
2013 -- $11,601 $11,601 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM673226

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370407-488402-0000