Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with COMPASS
$680,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2016
3 Beds
2 Baths
3,252 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$209 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2022

Lovely craftsman home loaded w/ character & charm and located on a prime part of South Hill. Nicely maintained & updated, and lots of original detailing inside & out, including extensive patterned oak floors & leaded windows. Large, nicely landscaped lot & rare street-level garage + off-alley parking. Partially finished basement w/ several rooms perfect for hobbies & guests. Beautiful views of the bay & islands, and only minutes to Historic Fairhaven & WWU. First time on the market since 1974.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Thorndike-Kent

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #9201 Listed on: 03/21/2016

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Co-Listed By

Kristi Thorndike-Kent

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #22014220

Last Buyer's Agent

Galen Hirss

COMPASS License #111047

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM911789

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,899

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bay Views
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • South Hill Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3702012353850000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,899

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, French Doors
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Extra Finished Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3252
  • Square Footage Finished: 3252
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 218

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Company: City of Bellingham
  • Water Heater: Basement-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: South Hill

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell Elem
  • Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 17-19
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x115
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Sloped
  • Parcel Number: 3702012353850000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Sloped

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 5325

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2016
Closed on
Apr 28, 2016
Sold by
Anderson John D and Racer Alice V
Bought by
Hirss Galen and Hirss Cheryl
Seller's Agent
Chris Thorndike-Kent
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Galen Hirss
COMPASS
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
8.8%
Current Estimated Value
$1,427,152

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$747,152
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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 $680,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $480,000 New Conventional
Closed $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $195,000 Stand Alone Second
Closed $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $221,804 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/03/2022 10/03/22 Sold $656,900 0.0% $359 / Sq Ft
06/21/2022 06/21/22 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2022 06/17/22 For Sale $656,900 -3.4% $359 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Sold $680,000 +8.8% $209 / Sq Ft
03/25/2016 03/25/16 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2016 03/22/16 For Sale $625,000 -8.1% $192 / Sq Ft
03/22/2016 03/22/16 Off Market $680,000 -- --
03/21/2016 03/21/16 For Sale $625,000 -- $192 / 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 $9,899 $1,228,554 $625,078 $603,476
2023 $9,899 $1,272,477 $647,426 $625,051
2022 $8,153 $1,082,966 $551,004 $531,962
2021 $7,745 $873,383 $444,370 $429,013
2020 $7,611 $766,119 $389,795 $376,324
2019 $6,516 $727,213 $370,000 $357,213
2018 $6,738 $624,370 $317,363 $307,007
2017 $5,943 $554,215 $281,700 $272,515
2016 $5,410 $510,290 $259,200 $251,090
2015 $5,325 $483,936 $245,700 $238,236
2014 -- $460,881 $234,000 $226,881
2013 -- $439,241 $225,000 $214,241
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM911789

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370201-235385-0000