Listed by Birch Bay Realty Inc., Bought with Bellwether Real Estate
$322,500
SOLD JUL 19, 2024
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,008 Sq Ft
7,097 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$320 Per Sq Ft

17% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Territorial View
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Storm Windows
  • 1-Story Property
  • Partially Fenced Property

About This Home

As of November 2024

Build equity in this stick built home in Birch Bay. Bring your skills and visions to renovate this home and make it yours or potential rental investment. Partial views of Birch Bay and Mt. Baker. 2 bedrooms 1 & 1/2 baths. Possible 3rd bedroom. 3 out buildings. Fenced back yard. 15 minutes from the Peace Arch border crossing into Canada.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ron Kulman

Birch Bay Realty Inc. License #24563 Listed on: 06/01/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Krystopher Bennett

Bellwether Real Estate License #119678

Bellwether Real Estate

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2245912

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,239

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 7,097 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $2 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Territorial
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Blaine Elementary School
  • Blaine Mid Middle School
  • Blaine High School

Utilities

  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • Birch Bay Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,239

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwashers,Refrigerators,StovesRanges
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Birch Bay View
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1008
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2245912?w=Consumer&agent=68341
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 389

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Laminate Hardwood, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1008
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1008
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Partial, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: FullyFenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Insert
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Bedroom closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: CCRs
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 25
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 405123235468
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1629
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7097
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • LotNumber: 169

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Pellet

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2239

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Pellet

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2024
Closed on
Nov 15, 2024
Sold by
Bennett Krystopher
Bought by
Reimer Lyndsey and White Kayla
Seller's Agent
Krystopher Bennett
Bellwether Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
No Member Specified
NWMLS-NonOffice
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Current Estimated Value
$473,740

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,260
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.31%
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Outstanding Balance
$382,113
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$82,912

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2024
Closed on
Jul 8, 2024
Sold by
Vaughn Charlotte S and Moore Wynne
Bought by
Bennett Krystopher
Seller's Agent
Ron Kulman
Birch Bay Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Krystopher Bennett
Bellwether Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$322,500
Premium/Discount to List
$47,500
17.27%
Views
82

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
233.71%
Original Mortgage
$306,375
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2016
Sold by
Vanderwoude Christine E
Bought by
Moore Wynne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,000
Interest Rate
3.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2011
Sold by
Vaughn Charlotte S
Bought by
Moore Wynne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2000
Sold by
Moore Wynne E
Bought by
Vaughn Charlotte S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,800
Interest Rate
8.16%
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 $480,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $480,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $322,500 Whatcom Land Title
Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed $107,481 None Available
Gift Deed -- Charter Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $384,000 New Conventional
Closed $384,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $306,375 New Conventional
Previous Owner $37,190 FHA
Previous Owner $170,380 FHA
Previous Owner $46,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $26,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $153,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $106,654 Unknown
Previous Owner $76,800 No Value Available
Closed $20,220 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Sold $480,000 0.0% $476 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 For Sale $480,000 +48.8% $476 / Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Sold $322,500 +17.3% $320 / Sq Ft
06/09/2024 06/09/24 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2024 06/01/24 For Sale $275,000 -- $273 / 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 $2,239 $316,425 $185,625 $130,800
2023 $2,239 $316,425 $185,625 $130,800
2022 $1,594 $281,267 $165,000 $116,267
2021 $1,520 $168,537 $98,016 $70,521
2020 $1,487 $147,841 $85,980 $61,861
2019 $1,361 $139,144 $80,922 $58,222
2018 $1,325 $123,669 $71,922 $51,747
2017 $1,144 $108,431 $63,060 $45,371
2016 $1,224 $103,169 $60,000 $43,169
2015 $1,201 $107,004 $52,694 $54,310
2014 -- $102,400 $50,426 $51,974
2013 -- $101,282 $49,875 $51,407
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2245912

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 405123-235468-0000