Listed by RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc., Bought with Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
$600,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2025

843 E Douglas Ave Bellingham, WA 98229

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,324 Sq Ft
10,660 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$453 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Territorial View
  • Storm Windows
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Attached Carport

About This Home

As of May 2025

Affordable Living and Desirable location. 3 bd/ 1.5 ba home that sits on 10,660 sf fenced lot. Entry on the main floor which includes sunken living room and kitchen/dining area. All bedrooms up with lower level family room, laundry, and half bath. Gas forced air & water, metal low maintenance roof. Solid bones and a clean slate, Excellent value & opportunity for the neighborhood. Enjoy nearby Lake Padden & Galbraith Biking Trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Jeffrey

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #14914 Listed on: 04/10/2025

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Freeman

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #82190

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2355084

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,329

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 10,660 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,324 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Attached Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Sunnyland Elementary School
  • Fairhaven Mid Middle School
  • Sehome High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bellingham Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,329

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 15 - Multi Level
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1324
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2355084?w=Consumer&agent=19602
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 69

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Laminate
  • Living Area: 1324
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1324
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 1
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Fair
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget sound energy
  • SewerCompany: Private OSS
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellingham
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3703054812410000
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2447
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10660
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4329

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Sunnyland Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Westman David P and Rae Ann
Bought by
Borneman Claire V
Seller's Agent
Sean Jeffrey
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Freeman
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.84%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.01%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$420,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$178,595
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 $600,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $420,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $92,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $45,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold $600,000 +0.8% $453 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $595,000 -- $449 / 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 $4,329 $496,648 $236,516 $260,132
2023 $4,329 $514,404 $244,972 $269,432
2022 $3,731 $437,794 $208,488 $229,306
2021 $3,327 $353,069 $168,140 $184,929
2020 $3,257 $309,707 $147,490 $162,217
2019 $2,980 $293,979 $140,000 $153,979
2018 $3,105 $269,831 $121,303 $148,528
2017 $2,744 $239,512 $107,672 $131,840
2016 $2,486 $220,547 $99,072 $121,475
2015 $2,441 $209,169 $93,912 $115,257
2014 -- $199,203 $89,440 $109,763
2013 -- $189,648 $86,000 $103,648
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2355084

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370305-481241-0000