NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8454 Benson Rd Lynden, WA 98264

Estimated Value: $677,000 - $807,000

5 Beds
1 Bath
3,355 Sq Ft
$228/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 16, 2021

Last sale price $635,000 $189 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,667/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Territorial View
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2021

If walls could talk just imagine the rich conversations that would be had in this classic turn of the century modern farmhouse! Beautifully renovated & updated inside out while maintaining timeless character throughout. 9' ceilings, coved ceilings, arched doorways, original fir floors, beautiful woodwork, original door hardware, a large real wood fireplace with wood box. Countless updates include electrical, plumbing, heating, siding, roof, paint, appliances, quartz counters, backsplash, light fixtures, carpet, finished bonus room & basement, completely updated bathrooms + an additional bathroom added in the basement. Located on a rare shy 1/2 acre lot in town with RV parking, 430 sqft workshop, garden shed, greenhouse, + so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loren Van Corbach

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #105445 Listed on: 02/02/2021

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

Caitlyn Martinsen

HomeSmart One Realty License #109031

HomeSmart One Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1723938

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,636

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Lynden Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 400320011496

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,636

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 5.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • Bathrooms Main: Upper
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Fully Finished
  • Den or Office: Main
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3355
  • Square Footage Finished: 3355

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Stone
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless Hp-Mini Split
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Lynden
  • Water Company: City of Lynden
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Lynden

Schools

  • Elementary School: Isom Intermed Sch
  • Middle School: Lynden Mid
  • High School: Lynden High
  • School District: LYN

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20038
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 400320011496
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3296

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2021
Closed on
Mar 9, 2021
Sold by
Kok Mark J and Kok Misty M
Bought by
Bruschetto Jennifer and Bruschetto Nicholas Hendrikus
Seller's Agent
Loren Van Corbach
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
Caitlyn Martinsen
HomeSmart One Realty
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2.58%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$765,495

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,495
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%
Original Mortgage
$508,000
Outstanding Balance
$461,552
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$303,066

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2016
Closed on
Jan 30, 2017
Sold by
Cooley Andrea M
Bought by
Kok Mark J and Kok Misty M
Seller's Agent
Rod Blankers
Muljat Group
Buyer's Agent
Rick Vander Giessen
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$395,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.34%
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2010
Sold by
Cooley Steven M
Bought by
Cooley Andrea M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,805
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bruschetto Jennifer $635,000 Whatcom Land Title
Kok Mark J $395,000 First American Title Ins Co
Cooley Andrea M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bruschetto Jennifer $508,000
Previous Owner Kok Mark J $45,000
Previous Owner Kok Mark J $316,000
Previous Owner Cooley Andrea M $178,805
Previous Owner Cooley Steven M $75,000
Previous Owner Cooley Steven M $102,163
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/16/2021 03/16/21 Sold $635,000 +2.6% $189 / Sq Ft
02/05/2021 02/05/21 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2021 02/02/21 For Sale $619,000 +56.7% $185 / Sq Ft
02/14/2017 02/14/17 Sold $395,000 0.0% $146 / Sq Ft
12/12/2016 12/12/16 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2016 11/02/16 For Sale $395,000 -- $146 / 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 $4,636 $649,472 $303,125 $346,347
2023 $4,636 $645,526 $312,500 $333,026
2022 $3,836 $503,925 $171,485 $332,440
2021 $3,763 $416,461 $141,721 $274,740
2020 $3,296 $371,850 $126,540 $245,310
2019 $2,932 $341,053 $116,185 $224,868
2018 $3,205 $311,020 $105,840 $205,180
2017 $2,854 $279,167 $95,000 $184,167
2016 $2,697 $264,458 $90,200 $174,258
2015 $2,391 $248,583 $86,756 $161,827
2014 -- $240,159 $83,804 $156,355
2013 -- $238,355 $82,000 $156,355
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1723938

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400320-011496-0000