Listed by Global Referral Group, LLC, Bought with NextHome Northwest Living
$490,000
SOLD JUL 12, 2017

8 Southern Ct Bellingham, WA 98229

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,000 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2017

Grand Scale Living w/a Panoramic View! Immaculate NW Contemporary w/an elegant flare featuring airy open spaces, 3 handsome gas fireplaces, beautiful granite thru-out, & huge windows to the incredible view outdoors! Relax & entertain from 2 lrg, private decks. Retreat to the luxurious master suite on the main floor, complete w/French doors, fireplace & high-end bath. Family rm en suite w/2nd kitchen. Expansion potential & storage. Double lot w/a flat drive on quiet deadend street! Move in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Weitzel

Global Referral Group, LLC License #23701 Listed on: 06/08/2017

Global Referral Group, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Walter

NextHome Northwest Living

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1140551

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,933

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Slate Flooring

Utilities

  • Propane
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Street terminates at a dead end

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3704082610450000

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,933

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: 2nd Kitchen, Bath Off Master, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Fireplace In Mstr Br, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Pantry, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Slate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Bedrooms: 5.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Main: Lower
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplaces Main: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished
  • Den or Office: Lower
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Extra Finished Room: Lower
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4000
  • Square Footage Finished: 4000
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 2076

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Mountain, Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 3

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District
  • Water Company: Lake Whatcom Water & Sewer District
  • Water Heater: Rinnai
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 89
  • Community Name: Sudden Valley
  • Project: Div 28
  • Community Features: Boat Launch, Ccrs, Clubhouse, Golf Course, Tennis Courts

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 42
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10159
  • Parcel Number: 3704082610450000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4961

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2021
Sold by
Eardley Christine and Gehrke Martin Todd
Bought by
Gehrke Martin Todd and Gehrke Christine Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,500
Outstanding Balance
$336,499
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$699,597

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2017
Closed on
Jul 3, 2017
Sold by
Robillard Rose Marie
Bought by
Eardley Christine and Gehrke Martin Todd
Seller's Agent
Chris Weitzel
Global Referral Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Walter
NextHome Northwest Living
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.65%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Warranty Deed $490,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $373,500 New Conventional
Closed $392,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $380,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2025 08/04/25 For Sale $869,000 +77.3% $217 / Sq Ft
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $123 / Sq Ft
06/12/2017 06/12/17 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2017 06/09/17 For Sale $500,000 -- $125 / 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 $7,933 $924,106 $168,650 $755,456
2023 $7,933 $929,750 $169,680 $760,070
2022 $6,278 $801,531 $146,280 $655,251
2021 $6,017 $580,820 $106,000 $474,820
2020 $6,331 $547,943 $100,000 $447,943
2019 $5,856 $566,539 $86,304 $480,235
2018 $5,875 $531,978 $81,000 $450,978
2017 $4,961 $454,638 $69,188 $385,450
2016 $4,436 $400,053 $60,750 $339,303
2015 $4,442 $374,595 $57,904 $316,691
2014 -- $363,896 $56,250 $307,646
2013 -- $346,556 $78,840 $267,716
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1140551

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370408-261045-0000