NOT LISTED FOR SALE

881 Bennett Rd Bellingham, WA 98229

Estimated Value: $598,000 - $719,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 Sq Ft
$622/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2016

Last sale price $328,450 $311 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,047/month

117 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Secluded Lot
  • Territorial View

About This Home

As of April 2016

Tucked away vintage craftsman 3 bedroom and 1 bath home situated on over 3/4's of an acre with large detached 30 x 40 shop. Owned by one family since 1948! Living room features tongue and groove cedar siding and gas stove. Recently restored with new and original hardwood floors, updated kitchen with a tiled backsplash, and an updated bath with new vanity and tile floors. Laundry room with marmoleum floors + storage area. New roof and new siding. Southside schools including Wade King.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Harrington

COMPASS License #24000382 Listed on: 11/13/2015

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Loeb

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #91977

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM870221

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,003

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned URMX

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Utilities

  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Samish Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 370305521350

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,003

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1056
  • Square Footage Finished: 1056

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Company: Well
  • Water Heater: Storage Room-Gas
  • Water Source: Individual Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Samish
  • Project: Fenton Addition

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wade King Elem
  • Middle School: Fairhaven Mid
  • High School: Sehome High
  • School District: BEL

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 11-15
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street, Secluded
  • Lot Dimensions: See Survey
  • Lot Sq Ft: 36374
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 370305521350
  • Zoning Code: URMX
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level, Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 2559

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2017
Sold by
Poykko Marta L and Poykko Curtis L
Bought by
Wenger Claire and Ralston Jonathan
Current Estimated Value
$657,317

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2015
Closed on
Apr 8, 2016
Sold by
Flescher Russell
Bought by
Wenger Claire and Ralston Jonathan
Seller's Agent
Michelle Harrington
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Jason Loeb
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$328,450
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,550
-5.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$310,650
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Flescher Ron and Estate Of Grace F Flescher
Bought by
Flescher Russell

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,500
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wenger Claire -- None Available
Wenger Claire $328,450 Whatcom Land Title
Flescher Russell $230,000 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ralston Claire $284,000
Previous Owner Wenger Claire $310,650
Previous Owner Flescher Russell $149,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2016 04/15/16 Sold $328,450 -0.4% $311 / Sq Ft
03/10/2016 03/10/16 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2016 02/02/16 Price Changed $329,900 -2.7% $312 / Sq Ft
01/15/2016 01/15/16 Price Changed $339,000 -2.9% $321 / Sq Ft
11/13/2015 11/13/15 For Sale $349,000 -- $330 / 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 $5,003 $574,361 $320,986 $253,375
2023 $5,003 $594,895 $332,462 $262,433
2022 $4,312 $506,297 $282,948 $223,349
2021 $3,844 $408,315 $228,190 $180,125
2020 $3,763 $358,168 $200,165 $158,003
2019 $3,126 $339,979 $190,000 $149,979
2018 $3,256 $283,092 $155,155 $127,937
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jason Loeb

    Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

    (360) 305-6917

    180 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM870221

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 370305-522348-0000

Washington Whatcom County Bellingham 98229

881 Bennett Rd, Bellingham, WA

This home is located at 881 Bennett Rd, Bellingham, WA 98229 since 13 November 2015 and is currently estimated at $657,317, approximately $622 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 881 Bennett Rd is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Wade King Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, and Sehome High School.

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