$525,000
SOLD NOV 30, 2015

8 Far Summit Place Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,464 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$213 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront Community
  • Golf Course Community
  • Lake View
  • Kulshan Middle School Rated A-
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of November 2015

Stunning views from this beautiful lake-front home! Over 2400 sq. ft. with vaulted ceilings, acacia hardwood & lots of skylights. Terraced decking leads past fire pit & planting boxes down to shoreline. Master suite features a 5 piece bath, jetted tub & walk-in closet. Stone fireplace in living area, eat-in kitchen & 2 car garage. Area amenities include an 18-hole golf course, marina & beaches, swimming pool, sport courts, hiking trails & 24/7 security. Find your perfect escape here.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Weitzel

Global Referral Group, LLC License #23701 Listed on: 09/24/2015

Global Referral Group, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Duncan

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #27480

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM852221

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,344

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Lake Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3704050793800000

Community Details

Overview

  • Sudden Valley Community
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Waterfront Community
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,344

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Jetted Tub, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Pantry, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • Bathrooms Main: Lower
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Lower
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2464
  • Square Footage Finished: 2464

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront: Lake
  • Pool: Community

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • Water Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 70
  • Community Name: Sudden Valley
  • Project: Sudden Valley
  • Community Features: Boat Launch, Ccrs, Clubhouse, Golf Course, Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach, Tennis Courts

Schools

  • Elementary School: Geneva Elem
  • Middle School: Kulshan Mid
  • High School: Bellingham High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 27
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8260
  • Parcel Number: 3704050793800000

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 5206

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2017
Sold by
Rovin Richard
Bought by
Rovin Richard and The Richard Robbin Revocable T

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2015
Closed on
Nov 18, 2015
Sold by
Murrin Deborah
Bought by
Rovin Richard and Rovin Judith
Seller's Agent
Chris Weitzel
Global Referral Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Duncan
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2010
Sold by
Dager Marilyn J
Bought by
Murrin Deborah
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $525,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $500,280 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $350,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $1,195,000 +127.6% $485 / Sq Ft
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Sold $525,000 -4.5% $213 / Sq Ft
10/27/2015 10/27/15 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2015 09/24/15 For Sale $550,000 -- $223 / 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 $10,344 $1,187,587 $434,411 $753,176
2023 $10,344 $1,217,813 $445,468 $772,345
2022 $7,691 $990,087 $362,167 $627,920
2021 $7,242 $717,455 $262,440 $455,015
2020 $6,817 $664,310 $243,000 $421,310
2019 $6,061 $612,277 $217,360 $394,917
2018 $6,123 $552,334 $196,080 $356,254
2017 $5,554 $475,264 $168,720 $306,544
2016 $5,076 $449,574 $159,600 $289,974
2015 $5,206 $430,307 $152,760 $277,547
2014 -- $428,166 $152,000 $276,166
2013 -- $400,005 $182,500 $217,505
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM852221

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370405-079380-0000