Listed by Keller Williams Western Realty, Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $521,000 - $554,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,360 Sq Ft
$398/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 19, 2024

Last sale price $480,000 $353 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,376/month

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Canal Access
  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated Community
  • Canal View

About This Home

As of January 2024

Beautiful one level waterfront living on the canal. Sit on the back patio & watching the ducks & other waterfowl that frequent the canal running behind the homes along Skeena Way. The energy efficient home features a fireplace to warm the ambiance of the formal living room as well as a large family room off the dining area. Vaulted ceilings give the living room that "feels bigger than it is" feeling. Power blinds in the main living areas. New Washer. Out front you'll find a flat nicely landscaped yard w/fruit trees - two kinds of pear, a variety of apple trees & an Italian Plumb/Prune tree. Plenty of room for a vegetable garden. Enjoy all the amenities that Birch Bay Village - golf, tennis, parks, swimming pool, marina, boat launch & more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Pittsenbarger

Keller Williams Western Realty License #23590 Listed on: 10/05/2023

Keller Williams Western Realty

Co-Listed By

Laurie Bennett

Keller Williams Western Realty License #121409

Last Buyer's Agent

Leah Crews

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #82339

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2168562

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,448

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 10,153 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x126x74x135
  • Low Bank Waterfront Property
  • 74 Feet of Waterfront
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Zoning described as UR4

HOA Fees

  • $147 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Canal
  • Territorial

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,360 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Canal Access
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Blaine Elementary School
  • Blaine Mid Middle School
  • Blaine High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Rick Tanner Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (360) 371-7744
  • Birch Bay Village Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Recreation

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

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,448

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$147 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Building Name: Birch Bay Village Div 12-B
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1360
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2168562?w=Consumer&agent=23338
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 658

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1360
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1360
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Canal, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bank-Low, Canal Access
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame
  • PoolType: Community
  • WaterfrontFootage: 74
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
  • WaterCompany: Birch Bay Water & Sewer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs, Club House, Gated, Golf, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 147
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 360-371-7744
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Rick Tanner

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Blaine
  • High School: Blaine High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Blaine Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 405123022020000
  • Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2331
  • Lot Size: 80X126X74X135
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10153
  • Zoning Description: UR4
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Tax Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 11

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3448

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2023
Closed on
Jan 18, 2024
Sold by
Elverfeld Gretchen L
Bought by
Kaiser Kayla and Fleming Kelsey
Seller's Agent
Dan Pittsenbarger
Keller Williams Western Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leah Crews
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-8.57%
Views
248
Current Estimated Value
$541,240

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$61,240
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.79%
Original Mortgage
$465,600
Outstanding Balance
$458,420
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$66,778

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2012
Closed on
Aug 27, 2012
Sold by
Furnare Luca J and Furnare Tabitha L
Bought by
Elverfeld Christopher G and Elverfeld Gretchen L
Seller's Agent
Chris Erdmann
eXp Commercial, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dan Pittsenbarger
Keller Williams Western Realty
List Price
$178,900
Sold Price
$178,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.08%
Original Mortgage
$128,900
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2009
Sold by
Gmac Mortgage Llc
Bought by
Furnare Luca J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,920
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2009
Sold by
Sullivan Colleen E
Bought by
Gmac Mortgage Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2006
Sold by
Watts Karen S
Bought by
Sullivan Colleen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$27,500
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2005
Sold by
Stenersen Carol L and Wolters Lori M
Bought by
Watts Karen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,920
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2005
Sold by
Watts James D
Bought by
Watts Karen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,920
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kaiser Kayla $480,000 Chicago Title
Elverfeld Christopher G $179,180 Chicago Title Insurance
Furnare Luca J $179,900 Chicago Title Insurance
Gmac Mortgage Llc $170,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Sullivan Colleen E $275,280 Whatcom Land Title
Watts Karen S $244,900 Chicago Title Insurance
Watts Karen S -- Chicago Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kaiser Kayla $465,600
Previous Owner Elverfeld Christopher G $128,900
Previous Owner Furnare Luca J $143,920
Previous Owner Sullivan Colleen E $27,500
Previous Owner Sullivan Colleen E $220,000
Previous Owner Watts Karen S $195,920
Previous Owner Watts Karen S $195,920
Previous Owner Watts Karen S $48,980
Closed Watts Karen S $48,980
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/19/2024 01/19/24 Sold $480,000 +1.1% $353 / Sq Ft
12/19/2023 12/19/23 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2023 11/30/23 Price Changed $475,000 -4.8% $349 / Sq Ft
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Price Changed $499,000 -5.0% $367 / Sq Ft
10/05/2023 10/05/23 For Sale $525,000 +193.5% $386 / Sq Ft
09/12/2012 09/12/12 Sold $178,900 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2012 04/25/12 For Sale $178,900 -- $132 / 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 $3,360 $487,501 $230,625 $256,876
2023 $3,360 $487,501 $230,625 $256,876
2022 $2,850 $433,334 $205,000 $228,334
2021 $2,713 $314,061 $114,352 $199,709
2020 $2,650 $275,496 $100,310 $175,186
2019 $2,417 $259,289 $94,409 $164,880
2018 $2,350 $230,451 $83,909 $146,542
2017 $2,011 $202,056 $73,570 $128,486
2016 $1,997 $192,251 $70,000 $122,251
2015 $1,958 $183,815 $70,259 $113,556
2014 -- $175,905 $67,235 $108,670
2013 -- $173,986 $66,500 $107,486
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2168562

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 405123-022002-0000