NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5688 Bench Ln Everson, WA 98247

Estimated Value: $487,000 - $866,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,918 Sq Ft
$372/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 25, 2023

Last sale price $762,000 $397 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,108/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of August 2023

As Seen on House Hunters! Secluded True Log Home awaits an owner who longs to live in peace and tranquility amongst 5 acres of your own forest glade & open meadow space against a backdrop of mountain views. Both levels offer open views underneath vaulted ceilings that give an open airy atmosphere. Bird lovers will find the large, covered deck a place to retreat to while waiting for their next find to fly by. Private back deck offers perfect sanctuary space for the bubbly Hot Tub and place to rest. Spacious shop provides outdoorsmen w/enough space to store toys & tools & has it's own kitchenette & bathroom. SE exposure affords gardeners plenty of sunlight. Create your paradise while still only being 10-mins to Bellingham & close to Mt. Baker

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bethnie Morrison

Coldwell Banker Bain License #28014 Listed on: 06/29/2023

Coldwell Banker Bain

Co-Listed By

Jeffery Morrison

Coldwell Banker Bain License #28017

Last Buyer's Agent

Bethnie Morrison

Coldwell Banker Bain License #28014 Listed on: 06/29/2023

Coldwell Banker Bain

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2129475

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,310

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 5.02 Acre Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • South Facing Home
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition
  • Zoning described as R5A

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,918 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit and bus stop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by True Log Homes
  • Everson Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3904260255060000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,310

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1918
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Hot Tub/Spa, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1918
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1918
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 1
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Dirt Road, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Builder Name: True Log Homes
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Log, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Individual Well, Private
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Well
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3904260255060000
  • Topography: PartialSlope,Rolling
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.02
  • Lot Size: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 218671
  • Zoning Description: R5A
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Hot Tub/Spa,Outbuildings,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Propane

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5310

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Propane

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Harmony Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2023
Closed on
Aug 21, 2023
Sold by
Clark-Finley Patricia
Bought by
Reed Kenneth A and Reed Patricia A
Seller's Agent
Bethnie Morrison
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Bethnie Morrison
Coldwell Banker Bain
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$762,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-4.63%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$714,431

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$47,569
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.65%
Original Mortgage
$508,000
Outstanding Balance
$495,280
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$219,151

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2005
Sold by
Finley Robert A
Bought by
Clark Finley Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2004
Sold by
Ogilvie Donald and Ogilview Diane
Bought by
Finley Robert A and Clark Finley Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Reed Kenneth A $762,000 Whatcom Land Title
Clark Finley Patricia -- Chicago Title Insurance
Finley Robert A $375,000 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reed Kenneth A $508,000
Previous Owner Clark Finley Patricia $40,000
Previous Owner Clark Finley Patricia $320,000
Previous Owner Finley Robert A $425,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/25/2023 08/25/23 Sold $762,000 -4.6% $397 / Sq Ft
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2023 06/29/23 For Sale $799,000 -- $417 / 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
2025 $4,913 $645,175 $245,014 $400,161
2024 $5,588 $634,196 $243,795 $390,401
2023 $5,588 $776,971 $390,249 $386,722
2022 $4,911 $636,847 $319,869 $316,978
2021 $4,434 $513,581 $257,956 $255,625
2020 $4,081 $435,237 $218,606 $216,631
2019 $3,642 $383,476 $192,608 $190,868
2018 $4,113 $369,722 $185,700 $184,022
2017 $3,720 $326,526 $135,855 $190,671
2016 $3,579 $315,188 $131,138 $184,050
2015 $3,299 $301,017 $125,242 $175,775
2014 -- $283,443 $117,930 $165,513
2013 -- $283,443 $117,930 $165,513
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2129475

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 390426-025506-0000