Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $518,000 - $587,689

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,450 Sq Ft
$377/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2022

Last sale price $570,000 $393 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,238/month

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near public transit
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Second Kitchen
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2022

180 degree panoramic saltwater vistas of Birch Bay. This rare West facing custom home features main living upstairs & wonderful guest suite down. Each w/sliders to full-width decks offering awesome Inland Pacific views. Direct pathway right from your yard to Beach access park below. Only 2-minute stroll to "toes in the sand" shoreline. Room for RV Parking in driveway, large garage for all your beach toys, Vaulted great room, glass railings, breakfast bar, walk-in closets, Natural Gas heat, minutes to Interstate 5 & U.S./Canada border. Enjoy area attractions, "Rain Shadow" weather pattern w/loads of sunshine, clamming, kite flying, fishing & much more in this popular coastal community. The home also has a brand new roof.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Kent

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #11841 Listed on: 05/28/2022

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Stauffer

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #2741

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1942117

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,986

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as URM6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Strait Views
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,450 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Blaine Elementary School
  • Blaine Mid Middle School
  • Blaine High School

Utilities

  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Bay Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 8 / 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4001310331980000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,986

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Birch Bay Park
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1450
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,136

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Jetted Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1450
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1450
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean, Strait
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame

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: Public
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • HeatingCoolingType: Forced Air
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Birch Bay Dist #8
  • WaterCompany: Birch Bay Dist #8
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Natural Gas
  • CableConnected: Comcast

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Blaine
  • High School: Blaine High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Blaine Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4001310331980000
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920
  • Zoning Description: URM6
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Tax Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 8

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2986

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2022
Closed on
Sep 13, 2022
Sold by
Urrutia and Aurora
Bought by
Freeland Nathaniel and Galloway Amber
Seller's Agent
Mike Kent
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Stauffer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$570,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.87%
Current Estimated Value
$547,172

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,828
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2010
Sold by
Downing Roy and Downing Roy T
Bought by
Urrutia Ruben and Urrutia Aurora

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2003
Sold by
Dodds Carolyn Ethel and Carter Barry Shawcross
Bought by
Downing Roy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,750
Interest Rate
6.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Freeland Nathaniel -- Whatcom Land Title
Urrutia Ruben $274,280 Whatcom Land Title
Downing Roy $67,904 First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Freeland Nathaniel C $400,000
Previous Owner Downing Roy T $195,000
Previous Owner Downing Roy $194,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2022 09/14/22 Sold $570,000 -2.6% $393 / Sq Ft
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Price Changed $585,000 +1.7% $403 / Sq Ft
07/18/2022 07/18/22 For Sale $575,000 0.0% $397 / Sq Ft
06/09/2022 06/09/22 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2022 05/28/22 For Sale $575,000 -- $397 / 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 $3,346 $478,529 $196,875 $281,654
2023 $3,346 $478,529 $196,875 $281,654
2022 $2,986 $425,359 $175,000 $250,359
2021 $2,844 $324,337 $98,016 $226,321
2020 $2,780 $284,509 $85,980 $198,529
2019 $2,539 $267,772 $80,922 $186,850
2018 $2,472 $237,991 $71,922 $166,069
2017 $2,115 $208,667 $63,060 $145,607
2016 $2,510 $198,541 $60,000 $138,541
2015 $2,462 $229,127 $80,296 $148,831
2014 -- $219,267 $76,840 $142,427
2013 -- $216,876 $76,000 $140,876
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1942117

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400131-033198-0000