Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

54 Valley Crest Way Bellingham, WA 98229

Estimated Value: $521,000 - $604,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,164 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2023

Last sale price $550,000 $254 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,633/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Deck
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Territorial View

About This Home

As of June 2023

Sudden Valley at its finest with a flat lot and attached garage. Sunny level yard w/ mature landscaping in front. Partial slope out the back giving the home a treehouse feel with giant cedars growing up along the back deck. All living can be done on main level with its 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living area w/vaulted ceilings, kitchen and access to back deck. On the lower level there is a mother-in-law suite which could be a rec area, theatre room, wet bar, office or 4th bedroom. Lower level can be completely closed off from upper with separate exterior entrance. Sudden Valley amenities include golf, marina, parks, trails, pool, clubhouse and beaches.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Othmer

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #73648 Listed on: 05/30/2023

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Hilton-Faust

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #46510

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2067462

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,253

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 6,939 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 83 x 116
  • North Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $144 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 2,164 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Geneva Elementary School
  • Kulshan Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Down Payment Assistance Available
  • Tax Lot 69
  • Assessor Parcel Number 370407501431000

Community Details

Overview

  • Sudden Valley Admin Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (360) 734-6430
  • Sudden Valley Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Golf Course Community
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,253

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$144 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: See Remarks
  • Building Name: Sudden Valley Div 2
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2164
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 791

Interior Features

  • Basement: Daylight
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2164
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2164
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false
  • PoolType: Community
  • WaterAccess: Beach Rights,Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach,Deeded Access

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Community
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Water District 10
  • WaterCompany: Water District 10
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Club House, Golf, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 144
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 360-734-6430
  • Association: Yes
  • Common Interest: Residential
  • AssociationContactName: Sudden Valley Admin

Fee Information

  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 370407501431000
  • Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1593
  • Lot Size: 83 X 116
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6939
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: MLS
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: MLS
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 69

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3253

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2023
Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Schmidt Brian D
Bought by
Orlick Brian E and Orlick Marlene Z
Seller's Agent
Heather Othmer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Sue Hilton-Faust
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Total Days on Market
3
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$578,029

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,029
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.04%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$244,884
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$317,518

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2019
Sold by
Schmidt Brian D and Schmidt Rachel M
Bought by
Schmidt Brian D

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2017
Closed on
Oct 18, 2017
Sold by
Spencer Martin C and Spencer Lindsay J
Bought by
Schmidt Brian D and Schmidt Rachel M
Seller's Agent
Briddick Webb
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Heather Othmer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$299,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
1.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.39%
Original Mortgage
$239,200
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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
Orlick Brian E $550,000 Whatcom Land Title
Schmidt Brian D -- None Available
Schmidt Brian D $299,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Orlick Brian E $250,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Brian D $255,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Brian D $239,200
Previous Owner Spencer Lindsay J $200,000
Previous Owner Spencer Martin C $176,000
Previous Owner Spencer Martin C $153,000
Previous Owner Spencer Martin C $198,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2023 06/29/23 Sold $550,000 0.0% $254 / Sq Ft
06/02/2023 06/02/23 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2023 05/30/23 For Sale $550,000 +83.9% $254 / Sq Ft
10/24/2017 10/24/17 Sold $299,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
09/24/2017 09/24/17 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2017 09/06/17 Price Changed $299,000 -3.5% $138 / Sq Ft
08/22/2017 08/22/17 Price Changed $310,000 +5.1% $143 / Sq Ft
08/22/2017 08/22/17 For Sale $295,000 -- $136 / 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 $4,079 $466,322 $134,920 $331,402
2023 $4,079 $469,170 $135,744 $333,426
2022 $3,253 $404,469 $117,024 $287,445
2021 $3,118 $293,093 $84,800 $208,293
2020 $3,097 $276,503 $80,000 $196,503
2019 $2,829 $272,837 $69,044 $203,793
2018 $2,838 $256,178 $64,800 $191,378
2017 $2,397 $218,920 $55,350 $163,570
2016 $2,150 $192,587 $48,600 $143,987
2015 $2,152 $180,714 $46,323 $134,391
2014 -- $175,553 $45,000 $130,553
2013 -- $156,649 $42,600 $114,049
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2067462

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370407-501431-0000