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

7578 Birch Bay Dr Unit 6 Blaine, WA 98230

Birch Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $378,000 - $413,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
639 Sq Ft
$265/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 13, 2023

Last sale price $359,900 $563 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,567/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • Bay View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Ground Level Unit

About This Home

As of April 2023

Welcome to Seaside Cottages, Birch Bay - a beautiful waterfront location on Terrill Creek with partial bay views. The cozy cottages are designed to be your home or, home away from home, offering a mostly turnkey experience. You can enjoy the beauty of nature every day, with a variety of waterfowl including Bufflehead, Merganser, Pintail, Mallard, Canvasback, Belted Kingfisher, and more. This cottage feature two bedrooms, a loft, a full bath, laminate and tile flooring, a wood fireplace, and a covered front porch with composite decking at the front and back. The Great Room floorplan is light and bright, with soaring ceilings. Location is ideal, close to all Birch Bay amenities. No rental restrictions. Close to all Birch Bay amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Southwick

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #13031 Listed on: 03/10/2023

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Jen Johnson Sprague

HomeSmart One Realty License #21022711

HomeSmart One Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2042808

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,670

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • Home fronts a creek
  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • Southwest Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $265 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Territorial
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 639 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4001310574030006

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, lawn service
  • 8 Units
  • Anita Novak Association
  • Seaside Cottages Condos
  • Birch Bay Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,670

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$265 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Seaside Cottages
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 639
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 2
  • UnitFeatures: Ground Floor,Insulated Windows,Primary Bath,Vaulted Ceilings
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Laminate Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • 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: 0
  • FloorNumberOfUnit: 6
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • WindowCoverings: yes
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Partial, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bank-Low, Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • ViewFrom: See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Uncovered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 6

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Stove/Free Standing, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Loft
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: High Speed Int Avail
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 265
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Subj to Restrictions
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • AssociationContactName: Anita Novak
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: High Speed Int Avail

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Service, See Remarks

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4001310574030006
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Title

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2670

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 8
  • EnergySource: Electric,Wood
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 2

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2024
Sold by
Piper Daniel J and Piper Rebecca
Bought by
Piper Rebecca
Current Estimated Value
$392,318

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Outstanding Balance
$312,765
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$83,997

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2023
Closed on
Apr 10, 2023
Sold by
Hines Lovit and Hines Margaret N
Bought by
Johnson-Sprague Jennifer and Sprague Dale
Seller's Agent
Brian Southwick
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Jen Johnson Sprague
HomeSmart One Realty
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$359,900
Views
37

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.04%
Original Mortgage
$179,900
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2003
Sold by
Bayshore Cottages Llc
Bought by
Hines Lovit and Hines Margaret N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,500
Interest Rate
5.89%
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
Piper Rebecca $313 Chicago Title
Piper Rebecca $395,000 Chicago Title
Johnson-Sprague Jennifer -- Chicago Title
Hines Lovit $99,707 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Piper Rebecca $316,000
Previous Owner Johnson-Sprague Jennifer $179,900
Previous Owner Hines Lovit $92,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/13/2023 04/13/23 Sold $359,900 0.0% $563 / Sq Ft
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 For Sale $359,900 -- $563 / 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 $2,660 $385,091 $195,500 $189,591
2023 $2,660 $385,091 $195,500 $189,591
2022 $2,437 $334,862 $170,000 $164,862
2021 $2,340 $268,841 $124,568 $144,273
2020 $2,241 $237,919 $110,240 $127,679
2019 $2,035 $219,272 $101,600 $117,672
2018 $2,072 $193,546 $89,680 $103,866
2017 $1,802 $177,835 $82,400 $95,435
2016 $1,591 $172,655 $80,000 $92,655
2015 $1,644 $146,189 $65,100 $81,089
2014 -- $147,752 $65,800 $81,952
2013 -- $147,752 $65,800 $81,952
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2042808

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400131-057403-0006