NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 E Smith Rd Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated Value: $945,000 - $1,158,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,830 Sq Ft
$585/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2023

Last sale price $1,072,500 $586 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $6,564/month

250 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Mountain View
  • Greenhouse
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2023

Truly unique offering! Subdividable 10 acres w/home, shop w/attached greenhouse & barn. Zoned R5A-Homesite potential (w/water share) is perched on a hillside for maximized views. From the moment you step onto this 9.72 acre property, you will be entranced by the peaceful space, the rolling property & stunning views ~ mountain, sunrises & sunsets! Lovingly maintained 3 BR, 1 BA home features new kitchen ('20) furnace ('18) roof ('09) unfinished space could easily b/c 2nd bath. Covered porch overlooks the property. Operating a business f/home? Multi level shop (total of 5320 sq ft) w/multiple office/work spaces, 220V power, heat/AC, multiple high doors, loading dock. Barn features epoxy floor. Adorable oversized shed. Located minutes f/Bham.

Last Listed By

Rick Vander Giessen

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #9746 Listed on: 06/01/2022

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1942465

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,110

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 9.72 Acre Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Value in Land
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as R5A

Parking

  • 5 Car Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,830 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Irene Reither Primar Elementary School
  • Meridian Mid Middle School
  • Meridian High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3903320504600000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,110

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2478
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,040

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1830
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1830
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 648
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved, Value In Land
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Detached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: n/a
  • WaterCompany: Smith Road Water Association
  • WaterHeaterLocation: utility
  • WaterHeaterType: electric
  • CableConnected: Dishnet
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3903320504600000
  • Topography: Rolling
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.72
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 423403
  • Zoning Description: R5A
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Barn,Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Green House,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: public records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: 04 appraisal and owner
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Oil

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5110

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Oil

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Irene Reither Primar

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2022
Closed on
Mar 22, 2023
Sold by
Bosman Steven K and Bosman Jean L
Bought by
Ethos West Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Rick Vander Giessen
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Karen Caemmerer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,072,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$127,500
-10.62%
Total Days on Market
250
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$1,070,839

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,661
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.96%
Original Mortgage
$790,275
Outstanding Balance
$770,699
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$279,543

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
Ethos West Properties Llc -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ethos West Properties Llc $790,275
Closed Ethos West Properties Llc $790,275
Previous Owner Bosman Steven K $154,100
Previous Owner Bosman Steven K $195,000
Previous Owner Bosman Steven K $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2023 03/27/23 Sold $1,072,500 -4.2% $586 / Sq Ft
02/06/2023 02/06/23 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2022 10/26/22 Price Changed $1,120,000 -4.2% $612 / Sq Ft
07/21/2022 07/21/22 Price Changed $1,169,000 -2.6% $639 / Sq Ft
06/01/2022 06/01/22 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $656 / 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 $6,835 $850,716 $377,311 $473,405
2023 $6,835 $844,177 $388,980 $455,197
2022 $5,110 $649,324 $375,746 $273,578
2021 $4,930 $515,337 $298,211 $217,126
2020 $4,363 $456,045 $263,901 $192,144
2019 $3,564 $401,804 $232,513 $169,291
2018 $4,160 $361,180 $209,005 $152,175
2017 $4,036 $319,628 $184,960 $134,668
2016 $4,010 $326,649 $179,572 $147,077
2015 $4,020 $320,627 $176,262 $144,365
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1942465

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 390332-050460-0000