Listed by Coastal Realty, Bought with Petz Real Estate
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5495 Sand Rd Bellingham, WA 98226

Estimated Value: $1,358,018 - $1,367,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,788 Sq Ft
$360/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 01, 2020

Last sale price $859,000 $227 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,612/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Spa
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of September 2020

Hobby Farm Perfection. Shy 10 acres with beautifully updated 3,788 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.75 bath home and a peek-a-boo Mount Baker View. Granite counters, 10 ft ceilings, vaulted living room, cozy fireplaces. Ultimate PNW farm combination of dry, covered space and organic farmable land. 16,800 sq ft of AG buildings, 24'X60' shop/machine shed, milking parlor with equipment, 2400 sq ft hay loft. Fenced pasture, hay production, organic orchard and vegetable garden. Country living, close to town!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allison Trimble

Coastal Realty License #27435 Listed on: 07/31/2020

Co-Listed By

Blake Westhoff

Coastal Realty License #131477

Last Buyer's Agent

Seth Dailey

Petz Real Estate License #139318

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1639302

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,437

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 9.57 Acre Lot
  • Open Space
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 3,788 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Harmony Elementary School
  • Mount Baker Jnr High Middle School
  • Mount Baker Snr High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 390430490242

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,437

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,RangeOven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3788
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: See Remarks
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: 3
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: None
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Laminate, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 3788
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 3
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3788
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Open Space
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Septic System, Electricity Available, Propane, Wood
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Mount Baker Water Association
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Utility Room
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Mount Baker
  • High School: Mount Baker Snr High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mount Baker Jnr High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 390430490242
  • Topography: Equestrian,Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.57
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 416869
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Barn,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Hot Tub/Spa,Outbuildings,Rooftop Deck,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Record
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Record
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Propane, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3437

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Harmony Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2020
Closed on
Aug 25, 2020
Sold by
Mckay Jennifer A and Mckay Greg P
Bought by
Hamilton Clay Arthur and Hamilton Danielle Brooke
Seller's Agent
Allison Trimble
Coastal Realty
Buyer's Agent
Seth Dailey
Petz Real Estate
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$859,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,000
1.06%
Current Estimated Value
$1,362,509

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$503,509
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.51%
Original Mortgage
$773,100
Outstanding Balance
$691,999
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$670,510

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2020
Closed on
Aug 15, 2020
Sold by
Mckay Jennifer A and Mckay Greg P
Bought by
Hamilton Clay Arthur and Hamilton Danielle Brooke
Seller's Agent
Allison Trimble
Coastal Realty
Buyer's Agent
Seth Dailey
Petz Real Estate
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$859,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,000
1.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$773,100
Outstanding Balance
$691,999
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$670,510

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2017
Sold by
Swan George D
Bought by
Mckay Penelope L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2004
Sold by
Cowden Steve and Cowden Karla
Bought by
Mckay Greg P and Mckay Jennifer A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2003
Sold by
Murphy Arlene and Murphy Albert M
Bought by
Cowden Steve and Cowden Karla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Hamilton Clay Arthur $15,295,200 Whatcom Land Title
Hamilton Clay Arthur $909,562 Whatcom Land Title
Hamilton Clay Arthur $909,561 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Mckay Penelope L -- None Available
Mckay Greg P -- Whatcom Land Title
Cowden Steve -- Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hamilton Clay Arthur $773,100
Closed Hamilton Clay Arthur $773,100
Previous Owner Cowden Steve $340,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Sold $859,000 +1.1% $227 / Sq Ft
08/01/2020 08/01/20 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 For Sale $850,000 -- $224 / 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 $4,659 $901,804 $297,917 $603,887
2023 $4,659 $1,049,217 $483,577 $565,640
2022 $4,106 $859,994 $396,365 $463,629
2021 $3,721 $693,536 $319,646 $373,890
2020 $3,437 $355,703 $38,848 $316,855
2019 $3,074 $517,843 $238,670 $279,173
2018 $4,362 $302,160 $33,000 $269,160
2017 $3,948 $336,977 $33,984 $302,993
2016 $3,801 $325,277 $32,804 $292,473
2015 $3,505 $310,651 $31,329 $279,322
2014 -- $300,914 $37,899 $263,015
2013 -- $300,271 $37,256 $263,015
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Allison Trimble

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Allison Trimble

    Coastal Realty

    (360) 961-5537

    257 Total Sales

    Allison Trimble
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  • Blake Westhoff

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Blake Westhoff

    Coastal Realty

    (360) 319-5751

    174 Total Sales

    Blake Westhoff
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Seth Dailey

    Petz Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1639302

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 390430-490242-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98226

5495 Sand Rd, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 5495 Sand Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 since 31 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,362,509, approximately $359 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 5495 Sand Rd is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Mount Baker Senior High School.

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