Listed by RE/MAX Valley Homes, Bought with John L. Scott Bellingham
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

531 38th St Bellingham, WA 98229

Samish Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $770,000 - $1,370,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,912 Sq Ft
$498/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 05, 2014

Last sale price $294,900 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 223% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,567/month

9 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2014

Looking for a project?This large Freddie Mac Homesteps property has over 1900 sq ft on the main level and another 1600 in the partially finished daylight basement.In a very nice location close to I-5 and Western Washington University.On a large lot with mature landscaping.This home needs considerable updating.This home is eligible for the Freddie Mac First Look for owner occupied buyers only thru July 10th.Plus up to a $500 Home Owner Warranty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ron Gilbertson

RE/MAX Valley Homes Listed on: 06/21/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Balzotti

John L. Scott Bellingham License #52322

John L. Scott Bellingham

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM655696

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,274

Year Built

1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Condition: Fair
  • Sq Ft Finished: 1912
  • Form 17: Provided
  • Special Features: 20
  • Year Built: 1957

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Range/Oven
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Floor: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Sq Ft Unfinished: 1635

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior: Cement/Concrete, Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Roof: Composition
  • Site Features: Deck, Patio
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Partial Slope, Wooded

Utilities

  • Cooling: Insert
  • Heating: Insert, Hot Water Recirc Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Range/Oven
  • Heating and Cooling: Insert, Hot Water Recirc Pump
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: BEL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2014
Closed on
Sep 4, 2014
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Schneekloth Dean and Udman Tiffany
Seller's Agent
Ron Gilbertson
RE/MAX Valley Homes
Buyer's Agent
Paul Balzotti
John L. Scott Bellingham
List Price
$294,900
Sold Price
$294,900
Current Estimated Value
$951,292

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$656,392
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.15%
Original Mortgage
$304,631
Outstanding Balance
$232,870
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$718,422

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2014
Sold by
Burtz Randall T and Burtz Veronica N
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2011
Sold by
Burtz Veronica N
Bought by
Burtz Randall T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2008
Sold by
Carlyle Craig J and Carlyle Catherine P
Bought by
Burtz Randall T and Burtz Veronica N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$306,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2008
Sold by
Davenport Marjorie
Bought by
Carlyle Craig J and Carlyle Catherine P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Schneekloth Dean -- First American Title Ins
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $363,096 First American Title Insuran
Burtz Randall T -- None Available
Burtz Randall T $340,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Carlyle Craig J $375,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schneekloth Dean $304,631
Previous Owner Burtz Randall T $306,000
Previous Owner Carlyle Craig J $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2014 09/05/14 Sold $294,900 0.0% $154 / Sq Ft
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2014 06/21/14 For Sale $294,900 -- $154 / 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 $6,274 $778,481 $371,668 $406,813
2023 $6,274 $806,313 $384,956 $421,357
2022 $5,141 $686,228 $327,624 $358,604
2021 $4,778 $553,424 $264,220 $289,204
2020 $4,692 $485,456 $231,770 $253,686
2019 $4,280 $460,803 $220,000 $240,803
2018 $4,444 $421,487 $183,365 $238,122
2017 $3,915 $374,128 $162,760 $211,368
2016 $3,567 $344,511 $149,760 $194,751
2015 $3,511 $326,741 $141,960 $184,781
2014 -- $311,174 $135,200 $175,974
2013 -- $296,170 $130,000 $166,170
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Ron Gilbertson

    RE/MAX Valley Homes

  • Paul Balzotti

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Paul Balzotti

    John L Scott

    (360) 920-5901

    1 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Paul Balzotti
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM655696

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370306-508449-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98229 Samish

531 38th St, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 531 38th St, Bellingham, WA 98229 since 21 June 2014 and is currently estimated at $951,292, approximately $497 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 531 38th St is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Happy Valley Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School.

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