Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$304,800
SOLD OCT 30, 2017

715 N Garden St Unit 102 Bellingham, WA 98225

Sehome Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,432 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$213 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • 4-minute walk to Forest & Cedar Park
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-

About This Home

As of October 2017

Bay and City Views from this 55+ WWU area condominium. This highly desirable building and location with affluent owner mix offers the best in independent living. This suite has brand new carpet and SS appliances, main floor with gated entrance, 2 reserved parking spaces, gas fireplace, private balcony, storage locker, community work shop, and more.... just a short distance to downtown Bellingham and/or Western Washington University.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Hovde

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #7668 Listed on: 09/15/2017

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Hanks

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #73959

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1193802

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,989

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • City

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803310563930002

Community Details

Overview

  • 15 Units
  • South Hill Community
  • 5-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
  • Pet Restriction

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,989

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Style: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Remodeled: Y
  • Remodeled Updated: Y
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Storage: Storage Level
  • Storage Number: 102
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1432
  • Window Coverings: Included

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Steel And Concrete
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Bay, City, Ocean, Sound

Garage/Parking

  • Numberof Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Parking Type: Off Street, Uncovered

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard
  • Water Heater: Utility Room-Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Numberof Units in Building: 15
  • Numberof Units In Complex: 15
  • HOA Fees: 325
  • Community Name: South Hill
  • Project: Garden Towers
  • Cats And Dogs: Subj To Restrictions
  • Manager Contact Information: Pat Barr (360) 922-0509
  • Association Contact: (360) 922-0508
  • Common Property Features: Age Restriction, Cable Tv, Disabled Access, Elevator, High Speed Int Avail, Outside Entry, Security Gate
  • Home Owner Dues Included: Earthquake Ins., Garbage, Water/Sewer, Common Area Maintenance
  • Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, Disabled Access, Insulated Windows

Schools

  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17250
  • Parcel Number: 3803310563930002

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2516

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2017
Closed on
Oct 26, 2017
Sold by
Snow Barbara A and Snow Jim
Bought by
Bea Steven E and Bea Carolyn J
Seller's Agent
David Hovde
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Brad Hanks
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$304,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,200
-6.22%
Current Estimated Value
$551,627

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$246,827
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$243,840
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2017
Sold by
Joseph D Carpenter
Bought by
Snow James and Snow Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2016
Closed on
May 5, 2016
Sold by
Porter Sam Reuben and Porter Joyce Elaine
Bought by
Snow Barbara A and Snow Jim
Seller's Agent
Chris Weitzel
Global Referral Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
David Hovde
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.09%
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2012
Closed on
May 25, 2012
Sold by
Schaumberg M Charlene
Bought by
Porter Sam Reuben and Porter Joyce Elaine
Seller's Agent
Robert Campbell
ACP
Buyer's Agent
Chris Weitzel
Global Referral Group, LLC
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.10%
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 $304,800 Chicago Title Insurance
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $235,000 Chicago Title Co
Warranty Deed $225,280 Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $236,000 New Conventional
Closed $243,840 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $85,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/30/2017 10/30/17 Sold $304,800 -1.7% $213 / Sq Ft
10/03/2017 10/03/17 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2017 09/25/17 Price Changed $310,000 -4.6% $216 / Sq Ft
09/15/2017 09/15/17 For Sale $325,000 +38.3% $227 / Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Sold $235,000 -6.0% $164 / Sq Ft
04/04/2016 04/04/16 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2016 03/25/16 For Sale $250,000 +11.1% $175 / Sq Ft
06/01/2012 06/01/12 Sold $225,000 0.0% $157 / Sq Ft
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2012 02/09/12 For Sale $225,000 -- $157 / 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 $3,989 $512,443 $60,160 $452,283
2023 $3,989 $512,443 $60,160 $452,283
2022 $3,481 $423,515 $49,720 $373,795
2021 $3,353 $374,792 $44,000 $330,792
2020 $3,326 $340,720 $40,000 $300,720
2019 $2,742 $326,613 $64,548 $262,065
2018 $3,039 $270,042 $53,368 $216,674
2017 $2,516 $255,814 $50,540 $205,274
2016 $2,261 $221,406 $43,740 $177,666
2015 $2,284 $207,075 $40,940 $166,135
2014 -- $202,400 $40,000 $162,400
2013 -- $198,140 $39,150 $158,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1193802

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380331-056393-0002