NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8887 Benson Rd Lynden, WA 98264

Estimated Value: $719,000 - $6,437,000

6 Beds
3 Baths
5,378 Sq Ft
$678/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 31, 2018

Last sale price $3,500,000 $651 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,901 / mo

257 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2018

Soon to apply for annexation into the City of Lynden, 75 acres for future development. 2 houses which could be rented now for income while waiting to develop the 75 acres. Great level acreage with frontage on 3 roads. There are 4 large outbuildings that are being used for storage right now. This will be a great investment for future development. Call for size of buildings and information on this project..

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lester Van Mersbergen

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. License #15907 Listed on: 12/14/2016

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Lester Van Mersbergen

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. License #15907 Listed on: 12/14/2016

Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1060241

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Open Space
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned AG

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Well
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Lynden Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4003183914420000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

75.05 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Architecture: Contemporary
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Upper
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 6.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Dining Room: Upper
  • Living Room: Upper
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Upper
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 5378

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Company: Septic
  • Water Heater: electric
  • Water Source: Individual Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Lynden

Schools

  • School District: LYN

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Open Space, Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3269178
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Pasture
  • Parcel Number: 4003183914420000
  • Zoning Code: AG
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Pasture

Rental Info

  • Monthly Rentif Rented: 2500

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 7017

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 14, 2016
Closed on
Jan 30, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lester Van Mersbergen
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lester Van Mersbergen
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
List Price
$3,900,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$400,000
-10.26%
Current Estimated Value
$3,645,015

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$145,015
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$3,500,000 None Available
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/31/2018 01/31/18 Sold $3,500,000 -10.3% $651 / Sq Ft
08/29/2017 08/29/17 Pending -- -- --
12/14/2016 12/14/16 For Sale $3,900,000 -- $725 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History

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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
2025 $27,930 $3,533,304 $2,643,013 $890,291
2024 $26,237 $3,360,396 $2,470,105 $890,291
2023 $26,237 $3,402,549 $2,546,500 $856,049
2022 $24,268 $3,056,818 $2,317,434 $739,384
2021 $23,325 $2,426,045 $1,839,232 $586,813
2020 $20,034 $2,146,921 $1,627,622 $519,299
2019 $17,739 $1,891,571 $1,434,037 $457,534
2018 $6,904 $1,700,322 $1,289,048 $411,274
2017 $7,141 $378,960 $15,000 $363,960
2016 $7,017 $433,340 $16,980 $416,360
2015 $6,068 $433,340 $16,980 $416,360
2014 -- $557,879 $152,921 $404,958
2013 -- $508,051 $140,242 $367,809
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lester Van Mersbergen

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Lester Van Mersbergen

    Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.

    (360) 410-4242

    25 Total Sales

    Lester Van Mersbergen
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1060241

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400318-391442-0000

Washington Whatcom County Lynden 98264

8887 Benson Rd, Lynden, WA

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