$184,000
SOLD APR 6, 2015

8026 Birch Bay Dr Unit 223 Blaine, WA 98230

Birch Bay Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,289 Sq Ft
1994 Built

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

33% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Wood Siding
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2020

Three most important things in real estate? Location, Location, Location! West-facing, unobstructed waterfront condo with private entry can be yours! Neat as a pin! Clean as a whistle--this waterfront beach cottage has new paint & carpet,---in perfect condition. Two decks beckon you to "people watching" as the sun sets over Birch Bay! Eagles perch directly about you and they are great neighbors! Corner fireplace warms the great room--excellent design allows for gracious space! A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Stauffer

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #2741 Listed on: 04/11/2014

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Stauffer

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #2741 Listed on: 04/11/2014

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM612814

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,139

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • Ocean Front
  • Property fronts a saltwater canal

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Strait Views
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 3-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4001300404130017

Community Details

Overview

  • Birch Bay Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,139

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Style: 31 - Condo (2 Levels)
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Unit Floor Number: 2
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Remodeled: Y
  • Remodeled Updated: Y
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Ice Maker, Washer
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Den or Office: Upper
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Storage: At Unit
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1289
  • Window Coverings: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Sound, Strait, Territorial
  • Waterfront: No Bank, Ocean, Saltwater, Sound

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street, Uncovered

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Numberof Units In Complex: 51
  • HOA Fees: 250
  • Community Name: Birch Bay
  • Project: Mariner's Cove
  • Cats And Dogs: No Restrictions
  • Common Property Features: Athletic Court, Cable Tv, Club House, Fire Sprinklers, Game/Rec Rm, High Speed Int Avail, Hot Tub, Pool-Indoor, Rv Parking
  • Home Owner Dues Included: Garbage, Water/Sewer, Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Service
  • Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, Insulated Windows, Master Bath, Top Floor

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem
  • Middle School: Blaine Mid
  • High School: Blaine High
  • School District: BLN

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Parcel Number: 4001300404130017

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2237

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2020
Closed on
Jun 8, 2020
Sold by
Friedland Brooks
Bought by
Friedland Wendy R
Seller's Agent
JoEll Lacey Kuoppala
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brooks Friedland
eXp Realty
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.25%
Current Estimated Value
$472,890

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,890
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.44%
Original Mortgage
$309,294
Outstanding Balance
$275,374
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$205,576

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2017
Closed on
May 10, 2017
Sold by
Musselwhite Mark P and Musselwhite Cynthia M
Bought by
Famellos Dionysios S and Famellos Stacey A
Seller's Agent
Janie Tompke
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Larsson
Coldwell Banker Bain
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.11%
Original Mortgage
$217,171
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2014
Closed on
Mar 25, 2015
Sold by
Dickey Corinne A and Dickey Dennis B
Bought by
Musselwhite Mark P and Grah Cynthia M
Seller's Agent
Kathy Stauffer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Stauffer
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$273,000
Sold Price
$184,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-32.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$165,600
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2006
Sold by
Hites Harley L and Hites Arleen J
Bought by
Dickey Dennis B and Dickey Corinne A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,900
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2003
Sold by
Emmett George H
Bought by
Hites Harley L and Hites Arleen J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2003
Sold by
Arvidson Nadine G
Bought by
Emmett George H and Emmett Joanne Mcbain
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Bellingham
Warranty Deed $315,000 Chicago Title Bellingham
Warranty Deed $215,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Warranty Deed $184,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $250,180 Chicago Title Insurance
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Ins
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $309,294 FHA
Previous Owner $217,171 New Conventional
Previous Owner $165,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $199,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Sold $315,000 -1.3% $244 / Sq Ft
03/27/2020 03/27/20 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2020 03/10/20 For Sale $319,000 +48.4% $247 / Sq Ft
05/18/2017 05/18/17 Sold $215,000 -2.2% $167 / Sq Ft
04/12/2017 04/12/17 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2017 03/07/17 Price Changed $219,900 -4.4% $171 / Sq Ft
02/09/2017 02/09/17 For Sale $230,000 +25.0% $178 / Sq Ft
04/06/2015 04/06/15 Sold $184,000 +2.3% $143 / Sq Ft
10/21/2014 10/21/14 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Price Changed $179,900 -8.5% $140 / Sq Ft
06/16/2014 06/16/14 Price Changed $196,700 -14.1% $153 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Price Changed $229,000 -16.1% $178 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 For Sale $273,000 -- $212 / 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 $3,139 $457,602 $109,250 $348,352
2023 $3,139 $457,602 $109,250 $348,352
2022 $2,462 $397,915 $95,000 $302,915
2021 $2,363 $272,493 $85,641 $186,852
2020 $2,262 $241,150 $75,790 $165,360
2019 $2,045 $222,250 $69,850 $152,400
2018 $2,081 $196,175 $61,655 $134,520
2017 $1,812 $180,250 $56,650 $123,600
2016 $2,147 $175,000 $55,000 $120,000
2015 $2,220 $200,641 $97,650 $102,991
2014 -- $202,787 $98,700 $104,087
2013 -- $202,787 $98,700 $104,087
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM612814

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400130-040413-0017