Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$317,500
SOLD NOV 16, 2018
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,204 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

151 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront Community
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Deck
  • Golf Course Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2021

This "storybook" log home is nestled amidst towering evergreens on a about 1/3 acre in the middle of Birch Bay Village, which is a gated community with amenities including a private marina and golf course. As you open the solid wood door & enter the great room, you feel the enchantment and charm of this unique home. Vaulted wood-lined ceilings, plank wood floors, river rock fireplace & gas stove. sitting room with tile floor and open "cabin like" floor plan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynda Hinton

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #24074 Listed on: 06/13/2018

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Paul

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #26986

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1311154

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,407

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • Secluded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned UR4

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4051274855010000

Community Details

Overview

  • Birch Bay Village 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

$3,407

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Architecture: Cabin
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Extra Finished Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1204
  • Square Footage Finished: 1204

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Log
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Pool: Community

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Stove/Free Standing, Wall
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Birch Bay
  • Water Company: Birch Bay Water
  • Water Heater: Utility Room-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 116
  • Community Name: Birch Bay Village
  • Project: Birch Bay Village Div 12
  • Community Features: Boat Launch, CCRs, Clubhouse, Golf Course, Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach, Tennis Courts

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 34
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Paved Street, Secluded
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12600
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level
  • Parcel Number: 4051274855010000
  • Zoning Code: UR4
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2264

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2021
Closed on
Jul 21, 2021
Sold by
Fox Gary
Bought by
Storseth Estefania
Seller's Agent
Ron Kulman
Birch Bay Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Charlotte Wells
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Current Estimated Value
$510,161

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,161
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.19%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$330,996
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$179,140

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2018
Closed on
Nov 13, 2018
Sold by
Norman Artan D and Norman Diane E
Bought by
Rox Gary
Seller's Agent
Lynda Hinton
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Greg Paul
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$317,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$51,500
-13.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2006
Sold by
Norman Arlan D and Norman Diane E
Bought by
Norman Arlan D and Norman Diane E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2005
Sold by
Jones Donald T and Jones Judith A
Bought by
Norman Arlan D and Norman Diane E
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $450,000 Whatcom Land Title
Warranty Deed $317,500 Chicago Title Insurance
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $315,280 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $360,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/03/2021 08/03/21 Sold $450,000 0.0% $374 / Sq Ft
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2021 03/30/21 For Sale $450,000 +41.7% $374 / Sq Ft
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Sold $317,500 -14.0% $264 / Sq Ft
11/11/2018 11/11/18 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2018 10/31/18 For Sale $369,000 0.0% $306 / Sq Ft
10/27/2018 10/27/18 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2018 10/10/18 For Sale $369,000 +16.2% $306 / Sq Ft
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Off Market $317,500 -- --
07/16/2018 07/16/18 For Sale $369,000 0.0% $306 / Sq Ft
07/11/2018 07/11/18 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2018 06/13/18 For Sale $369,000 -- $306 / 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 $3,407 $494,435 $230,625 $263,810
2023 $3,407 $494,435 $230,625 $263,810
2022 $2,670 $439,498 $205,000 $234,498
2021 $551 $302,203 $114,352 $187,851
2020 $573 $265,094 $100,310 $164,784
2019 $2,328 $249,499 $94,409 $155,090
2018 $2,264 $221,750 $83,909 $137,841
2017 $1,938 $194,427 $73,570 $120,857
2016 $2,074 $184,992 $70,000 $114,992
2015 $2,034 $191,195 $70,259 $120,936
2014 -- $182,968 $67,235 $115,733
2013 -- $180,972 $66,500 $114,472
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1311154

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 405127-485501-0000