NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8661 Benson Rd Lynden, WA 98264

Estimated Value: $747,000 - $892,000

6 Beds
1 Bath
1,700 Sq Ft
$495/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 08, 2021

Last sale price $728,000 $428 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,119/month

2,116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • Stables
  • Mountain View
  • Patio

About This Home

As of April 2021

Attention Investors/Developers! How great is your vision? Nearly 5 acres currently zoned RM-3 inside Lynden city limits!!! Fantastic location, close to schools, short distance to shopping, access to airport, golf course, great restaurants, and proposed new city park just a stones throw away. Amazing flat acreage with mountain views. The home and outbuildings are in fair condition, the true beauty is in the property possibilities. Adjacent 8.9 ac. also available, MLS#794024

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Stanford

Keller Williams Western Realty License #114719 Listed on: 05/14/2015

Keller Williams Western Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Helen Prier- Anacortes Properti

ONE Realty License #105126

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM787711

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,212

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Value in Land
  • Property is zoned RM-3

Parking

  • Attached Carport

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Stables

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Lynden Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4003184772250000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,212

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dining Room, Disabled Access, French Doors
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 6.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1700
  • Square Footage Finished: 1700

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Mountain, Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Carport-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Power Company: pse
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 6
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: city of Lynden
  • Water Company: city of lynden
  • Water Heater: closet in carport-natural gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Lynden

Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle School: Lynden Mid
  • High School: Lynden High
  • School District: LYN

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street, Value In Land
  • Lot Dimensions: 174.06+/-x1327.46+/-x183.66+/-x1323.63+/
  • Lot Sq Ft: 213008
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Pasture
  • Parcel Number: 4003184772250000
  • Zoning Code: RM-3
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Pasture

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3326

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2023
Sold by
Ed & Mary Lou Childs Family Trust
Bought by
Benson Crossing Llc
Current Estimated Value
$841,139

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Lou Childs Mary
Bought by
Childs Mary Lou and Ed & Mary Lou Childs Family Tr

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2015
Closed on
Mar 31, 2021
Sold by
Witman Gary H and Witman Cynthia M
Bought by
Childs Mary Lou
Seller's Agent
Kathy Stanford
Keller Williams Western Realty
Buyer's Agent
Helen Prier- Anacortes Properti
ONE Realty
List Price
$798,000
Sold Price
$728,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-8.77%
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
Benson Crossing Llc -- None Listed On Document
Childs Mary Lou -- None Available
Ed & Mary Lou Childs Family Trust $313 None Listed On Document
Childs Mary Lou $728,000 Chciago Title Company Of Wa
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Witman Gary H $196,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Sold $728,000 -8.8% $428 / Sq Ft
02/28/2021 02/28/21 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2020 12/21/20 For Sale $798,000 0.0% $469 / Sq Ft
08/25/2020 08/25/20 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2016 05/15/16 For Sale $798,000 +9.6% $469 / Sq Ft
05/15/2016 05/15/16 Off Market $728,000 -- --
05/14/2015 05/14/15 For Sale $798,000 -- $469 / 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 $5,212 $705,753 $582,485 $123,268
2023 $5,212 $719,027 $600,500 $118,527
2022 $4,647 $628,806 $421,739 $207,067
2021 $4,499 $499,052 $334,713 $164,339
2020 $3,790 $441,635 $296,204 $145,431
2019 $3,345 $389,108 $260,974 $128,134
2018 $3,601 $349,767 $234,588 $115,179
2017 $3,750 $309,528 $207,600 $101,928
2016 $3,736 $341,059 $235,003 $106,056
2015 $3,326 $338,795 $232,739 $106,056
2014 -- $329,518 $226,366 $103,152
2013 -- $299,289 $205,600 $93,689
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM787711

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400318-477225-0000