Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$470,000
SOLD SEP 24, 2024

8 Alder Ct Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,288 Sq Ft
5,798 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$365 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Clubhouse
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2024

Rare opportunity - $10,000 BUYER BONUS toward Buyer's closing cost and/or prepaids, or use to discount purchase price. Sunny and bright PNW contemporary home offers 3BR/1.75 baths. The home has been completely remodeled with new flooring, windows, fixtures, appliances, kitchen cabinets, butcher block countertops, updated electrical, new composite deck, new railing and staircase with metal grate steps. The upper level offers 900sq/ft of open living space with vaulted ceiling, French door, 2 generous sized bedrooms, 1 full bath including W/D and a huge sun deck with southwest exposure. The lower bonus room is accessed by separate exterior entrance with 1BR & 3/4BA plus large private deck. Enjoy all of the amenities in beautiful Sudden Valley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Damian Pro

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #74612 Listed on: 07/23/2024

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacson Bevens

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #127233

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2268378

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,728

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 5,798 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60' x 100'
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Terraced Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as RR3

HOA Fees

  • $144 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,288 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Vinyl Plank Flooring
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Geneva Elementary School
  • Kulshan Mid Middle School
  • Bellingham High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Sudden Valley Community Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (360) 734-6430
  • Sudden Valley Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Golf Course Community
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,728

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$144 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Building Name: Division 3
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1288
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: See Remarks
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2268378?w=Consumer&agent=40593
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 317

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Upper (2nd Floor)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1288
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1288
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Paved
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame
  • PoolType: Community
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: SecurityServices
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Ask Agent, 2 H2O heaters
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Club House, Golf, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 144
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 360-734-6430
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Sudden Valley Community Association

Fee Information

  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kulshan Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3704074024950000
  • Topography: Partial Slope,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1331
  • Lot Size: 60' x 100'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5798
  • Zoning Description: RR3
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 44

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2728

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2024
Closed on
Sep 20, 2024
Sold by
Fast Properties Llc
Bought by
Tcwb Llc
Seller's Agent
Damian Pro
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Jacson Bevens
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.05%
Total Days on Market
48
Views
170
Current Estimated Value
$454,314

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,686
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2019
Sold by
Fast Krister Karl and Fast Kimberly J
Bought by
Fast Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2016
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Fast Krister Karl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2014
Sold by
Newlun Todd and Newlun Margaret V
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2005
Sold by
Newlun Todd and Newhlun Todd
Bought by
Newlun Todd and Newlun Neil D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2000
Sold by
Mindemann Steven W and Gauthier Mindemann Mary L
Bought by
Newhlun Todd
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 $470,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Bargain Sale Deed $86,500 First American Title
Trustee Deed $84,995 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Insuran
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $162,400 FHA
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $108,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Sold $470,000 -4.7% $365 / Sq Ft
09/09/2024 09/09/24 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2024 08/28/24 Price Changed $493,000 -0.4% $383 / Sq Ft
08/15/2024 08/15/24 For Sale $495,000 0.0% $384 / Sq Ft
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2024 07/23/24 For Sale $495,000 -- $384 / 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 $2,808 $312,605 $134,920 $177,685
2023 $2,808 $314,514 $135,744 $178,770
2022 $2,237 $271,140 $117,024 $154,116
2021 $2,145 $196,478 $84,800 $111,678
2020 $2,124 $185,357 $80,000 $105,357
2019 $1,919 $184,522 $69,044 $115,478
2018 $1,925 $173,243 $64,800 $108,443
2017 $1,626 $148,036 $55,350 $92,686
2016 $1,445 $130,189 $48,600 $81,589
2015 $1,447 $122,475 $46,323 $76,152
2014 -- $118,977 $45,000 $73,977
2013 -- $121,702 $42,600 $79,102
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2268378

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370407-402495-0000