NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8970 Valley View Rd Custer, WA 98240

Estimated Value: $536,000 - $705,498

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,036 Sq Ft
$581/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 31, 2018

Last sale price $305,000 $294 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,755/month

141 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Fruit Trees
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Stables
  • Territorial View
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2018

Dream farm on flat dry 5.50 acres with good soils, mostly in grass & largely fenced. It has everything you need: a sweet 2 bdr house w/wood floors, a 1.760 sq ft shop w/stables and a 1,720sq. ft detached garage/workshop. Want quiet and privacy? This property borders Haynie creek and the 72 acre Fenton Nature Reserve owned by Whatcom Land Trust. This is ready for the next generation to invest TLC & sweat equity to make it bloom again. Rare price & opportunity.

Last Listed By

Julie Carpenter

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. License #19525 Listed on: 04/11/2018

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1273102

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,789

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R5 8360

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Siding

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Laminate

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Stables

Utilities

  • Well
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Territorial Views
  • Oven or Range
  • Outbuilding
  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • Custer Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 115507

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,789

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Floor Covering: Fir/Softwood, Laminate
  • Appliances That Stay: Range/Oven
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1036
  • Square Footage Finished: 1036
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 776

Exterior Features

  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Cedar Shake
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: Individual Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Custer

Schools

  • Middle School: Horizon Mid
  • High School: Ferndale High
  • School District: FRN

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Paved Street
  • Lot Sq Ft: 239580
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Equestrian, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Pasture
  • Parcel Number: 115507
  • Zoning Code: R5 8360
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Lot Topography: Equestrian, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level, Pasture

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 1407

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2018
Closed on
Dec 20, 2018
Sold by
Whatcom Land Trusts
Bought by
Sand Eric R and Sand Jennifer M
Seller's Agent
Julie Carpenter
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Nina Denson
Global Referral Group, LLC
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-12.86%
Total Days on Market
141
Current Estimated Value
$602,375

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$297,375
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.33%
Original Mortgage
$274,500
Outstanding Balance
$245,088
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$357,287

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
Sand Eric R $305,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sand Eric R $100,000
Open Sand Eric R $274,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/31/2018 12/31/18 Sold $305,000 -12.9% $294 / Sq Ft
11/08/2018 11/08/18 For Sale $350,000 0.0% $338 / Sq Ft
08/30/2018 08/30/18 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2018 08/24/18 For Sale $350,000 0.0% $338 / Sq Ft
04/24/2018 04/24/18 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2018 04/11/18 For Sale $350,000 -- $338 / 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 $4,789 $641,942 $348,214 $293,728
2023 $4,789 $672,631 $390,200 $282,431
2022 $3,802 $526,814 $170,790 $356,024
2021 $2,371 $418,102 $135,546 $282,556
2020 $2,433 $236,198 $114,869 $121,329
2019 $1,176 $218,699 $106,359 $112,340
2018 -- $113,429 $11,100 $102,329
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Carpenter

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Julie Carpenter

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

    (360) 305-9986

    44 Total Sales

    Julie Carpenter
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  • Nina Denson

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Nina Denson

    RE/MAX Whatcom County

    (360) 319-4180

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1273102

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400111-020109-0000

Washington Whatcom County Custer 98240

8970 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA

Homes for Sale in Custer, WA

This home is located at 8970 Valley View Rd, Custer, WA 98240 since 11 April 2018 and is currently estimated at $602,375, approximately $581 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 8970 Valley View Rd is a home located in Whatcom County with nearby schools including Custer Elementary School, Horizon Middle School, and Ferndale High School.

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