Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Coldwell Banker Bain
$655,000
SOLD JAN 10, 2025

609 Marine Dr Bellingham, WA 98225

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,280 Sq Ft
0.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$512 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near public transit
  • Squalicum High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of January 2025

The perfect perch above Squalicum Beach w/southern exposure. Gardeners take notice- current owner has 13 years of organic gardening in this sunny front yard. Amazing soil, poured concrete edging and garden maps included in sale. Half acre lot stretches down ravine abutting park land at Squalicum Park trails. House is a chic, unique open concept 1 bedroom with den on upper level. Feels very large with kitchen, dining and living space all open to floor-to-ceiling glass facing S over deck, gardens & a seasonal view of Bellingham Bay. Picture perfect garden shed and patios finish off the yard with aesthetically pleasing, practical charm. Plenty of room to expand on the house- DTDesign plans for a primary over garage included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Othmer

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #73648 Listed on: 09/19/2024

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Jo Smith

Coldwell Banker Bain License #33536

Coldwell Banker Bain

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2291450

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,625

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 136x89x95x119x46x208
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • South Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Territorial
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Alderwood Elementary School
  • Shuksan Mid Middle School
  • Squalicum High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birchwood Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,625

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: Eldridge
  • Unit Levels: OneAndOneHalf
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1280
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2291450?w=Consumer&agent=39797
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 214

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Other, See Remarks, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Pantry, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Living Area: 1280
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1280
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Partial, Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Secluded
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

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: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of Bellingham
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Squalicum High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shuksan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 380223325183
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Steep Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Size: 136x89x95x119x46x208
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22651
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5625

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Alderwood Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2024
Closed on
Jan 7, 2025
Sold by
Macconnell Jacqui W
Bought by
White Patricia and Tobin Michael
Seller's Agent
Heather Othmer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Lori Jo Smith
Coldwell Banker Bain
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.61%
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$662,837

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,837
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2012
Sold by
Householder Rosa Lyn and Householder Lynn
Bought by
Macconnell Jacqui W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,671
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2002
Sold by
Schachterle David
Bought by
Householder Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 1999
Sold by
Hastings Audrey E
Bought by
Groesbeck Matt R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 1999
Sold by
Hastings Audrey E
Bought by
Groesbeck Matt R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
7%
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 $655,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $655,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $239,280 First American Title Ins
Quit Claim Deed -- Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed -- Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Ins Co
Contract Of Sale $35,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $125,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $342,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $43,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $260,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $234,671 FHA
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $655,000 -0.6% $512 / Sq Ft
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2024 12/01/24 For Sale $659,000 0.0% $515 / Sq Ft
09/26/2024 09/26/24 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 For Sale $659,000 -- $515 / 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 $5,625 $633,250 $338,660 $294,590
2023 $5,625 $649,368 $347,280 $302,088
2022 $4,370 $559,802 $299,380 $260,422
2021 $4,300 $403,892 $216,000 $187,892
2020 $3,874 $373,974 $200,000 $173,974
2019 $3,457 $337,302 $179,680 $157,622
2018 $3,468 $302,790 $161,320 $141,470
2017 $2,995 $260,691 $138,888 $121,803
2016 $2,531 $234,749 $124,632 $110,117
2015 $2,469 $213,973 $113,832 $100,141
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2291450

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380223-325183-0000