Listed by Muljat Group, Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$540,000
SOLD APR 27, 2022

56 Louise View Dr Bellingham, WA 98229

4 Beds
4 Baths
1,630 Sq Ft
8,838 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$331 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront Community
  • Golf Course Community
  • Lake View
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of April 2022

This is the house you've been waiting for! Property features a fantastic floor plan with nice sized living, dining, and family rooms on the main level with the kitchen. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, and a beautiful primary room with an en suite bathroom. Check the view out of the secondary room with the twin bed. Gorgeous views of Lake Whatcom and the surrounding forest. Views are also obtained from the deck that is right off the family room. Property also features a LARGE partially finished basement with a bedroom and a bathroom. Location is close to Lookout Mountain and all of the trails up there, as well as all of the Sudden Valley amenities including an off leash dog park on the lake, a marina, and several private beaches.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary McIntosh

Muljat Group License #27165 Listed on: 03/23/2022

Muljat Group

Last Buyer's Agent

David Harmon

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #20108666

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1905817

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,722

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

HOA Fees

  • $144 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,630 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • 8,838 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 55
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3704080371780000

Community Details

Overview

  • Gil Martinez 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
  • Waterfront Community
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,722

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$144 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 15 - Multi Level
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,SeeRemarks,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2470
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,187

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate
  • Living Area: 1630
  • Bathrooms: 3.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1630
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 840
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,See Remarks,Washer
  • FireplacesLower: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Mountain(s)
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

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: Private
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Propane, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available
  • HeatingCoolingType: Forced Air
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Electric
  • SewerCompany: Whatcom Water and Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Whatcom Water and Sewer
  • CableConnected: Comcast
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boat Launch, CCRs, Club House, Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach, Golf, Park, Playground, Tennis Courts, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 144
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 360-734-6430
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Gil Martinez

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3704080371780000
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2029
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8838
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,High Speed Internet,Patio,Propane
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • LotNumber: 55

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3722

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2014
Closed on
Aug 22, 2014
Sold by
Cheung Dick and Cheung Coral
Bought by
Oliphant Joel and Oliphant Hannah
Seller's Agent
Chris Weitzel
Global Referral Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Crawford
The Preview Group
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$221,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,250
-11.3%
Current Estimated Value
$595,544

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$373,794
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.21%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2013
Closed on
Jun 11, 2013
Sold by
Roberts Troy R and Roberts Pamela R
Bought by
Cheung Dick and Cheung Coral
Seller's Agent
Chris Weitzel
Global Referral Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Belisle
MJB Real Estate Group
List Price
$216,500
Sold Price
$216,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.03%
Original Mortgage
$173,200
Interest Rate
2.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2004
Sold by
Catt Richard W and Catt Janet L
Bought by
Wallace Shannon C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,111
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2003
Sold by
Markee Brian
Bought by
Fogarty Jay P and Fogarty Holly I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2003
Sold by
Jumper Walter R and Jumper Marilyn I
Bought by
Markee Brian
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 $221,750 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $216,780 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $37,900 Stewart Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed -- Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $173,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $36,627 Unknown
Previous Owner $34,111 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $133,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Sold $540,000 -1.8% $331 / Sq Ft
03/28/2022 03/28/22 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2022 03/23/22 For Sale $550,000 +148.0% $337 / Sq Ft
08/25/2014 08/25/14 Sold $221,750 -1.4% $136 / Sq Ft
08/04/2014 08/04/14 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Price Changed $225,000 -10.0% $138 / Sq Ft
01/10/2014 01/10/14 For Sale $250,000 +15.5% $153 / Sq Ft
06/17/2013 06/17/13 Sold $216,500 0.0% $133 / Sq Ft
05/06/2013 05/06/13 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2013 01/15/13 For Sale $216,500 -- $133 / 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 $4,882 $561,696 $134,920 $426,776
2023 $4,882 $565,126 $135,744 $429,382
2022 $3,883 $487,191 $117,024 $370,167
2021 $3,722 $353,037 $84,800 $268,237
2020 $3,720 $333,054 $80,000 $253,054
2019 $3,412 $329,438 $69,044 $260,394
2018 $3,424 $309,330 $64,800 $244,530
2017 $2,891 $264,349 $55,350 $208,999
2016 $2,590 $232,577 $48,600 $183,977
2015 $2,593 $218,039 $46,323 $171,716
2014 -- $211,812 $45,000 $166,812
2013 -- $205,492 $46,860 $158,632
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1905817

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370408-037178-0000