Listed by Stanifer Properties Realty, Bought with Windermere R.E./Snohomish Inc.
$455,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2025

908 E 5th St Arlington, WA 98223

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,004 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$453 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Territorial View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Terrace Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Thoughtfully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on a sunny corner lot in downtown Arlington. Built in 1920, it offers original craftsmanship and character with the ease of a single-level, 1,004 sq ft layout. Laminate floors throughout, fully fenced yard, and off-street parking with room for an RV or extra vehicle. Major updates include all new windows in 2020 and a new roof in 2018. Solid wood details and timeless lines reflect the era, while the updates add everyday comfort. Just blocks from coffee shops, parks, and community events—this home offers classic charm with modern practicality in a location that keeps you connected.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hannah Stanifer

Stanifer Properties Realty License #22014935 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tate Campbell

Windermere R.E./Snohomish Inc. License #125598

Windermere R.E./Snohomish Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2393857

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,487

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • 004116-003-018-00
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,004 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Presidents Elementary School
  • Haller Middle Sch
  • Arlington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • In Town Arlington Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park
  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,487

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Inclusions: Dryer(s),Leased Equipment,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1004
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Thank you for your hard work!
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2393857?w=Consumer&agent=122795
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Double Pane/Storm Window, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1004
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1004
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • WaterAccess: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, RV Parking

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Snohomish County PUD
  • SewerCompany: City of Arlington
  • WaterCompany: City of Arlington
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Utility Room
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Playground, Trail(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • NWM_OtherDuesOrFeesYN: false

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Arlington
  • High School: Arlington High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Haller Middle Sch

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 00411600301800
  • Topography: Level,Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792
  • Additional Parcels Description: 004116-003-018-00
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Record
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Tax Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3487

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Presidents Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Chanberlin Crystal and Thomsen Alec
Bought by
Fenske Taylor
Seller's Agent
Hannah Stanifer
Stanifer Properties Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tate Campbell
Windermere R.E./Snohomish Inc.
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
7.06%
Views
37

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-19.18%
Original Mortgage
$409,500
Outstanding Balance
$409,500
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$34,021

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2018
Closed on
Apr 20, 2018
Sold by
Bliven Travis S and Bliven Coree
Bought by
Chamberlin Crystal and Thomsen Alec
Seller's Agent
Coree Bliven
Pellego, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Nathan Nelson
eXp Realty
List Price
$289,950
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,050
3.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.88%
Original Mortgage
$294,566
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2009
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Bliven Travis S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,642
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2009
Sold by
Phillips Howard and Phillips Debra L
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2007
Sold by
Phillips Howard
Bought by
Phillips Howard and Phillips Debra L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,750
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2007
Sold by
Eastside Funding Llc
Bought by
Phillips Howard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,750
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2007
Sold by
Hume Matthew and Hume Cherie
Bought by
Phillips Howard and Eastside Funding Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,750
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2006
Sold by
Green Thorn Llc
Bought by
Harstad Martin D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,100
Interest Rate
9.55%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2006
Sold by
Green Thom Llc
Bought by
Hume Matthew and Hume Cherie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,100
Interest Rate
9.55%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2005
Sold by
Godes Kerry
Bought by
Green Thom Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,051
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2001
Sold by
Tessem Sheila
Bought by
Godes Kerry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $455,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $300,000 Ticor Title
Bargain Sale Deed $159,390 Stewart Title Company
Trustee Deed $229,891 First American
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Trustee Deed $208,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $92,500 Stewart Title Of Snohomish C
Warranty Deed $226,000 Stewart Title Of Snohomish C
Warranty Deed $220,000 Stewart Title Of Snohomish C
Warranty Deed $130,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Special Warranty Deed $65,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $409,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $308,887 New Conventional
Previous Owner $294,566 FHA
Previous Owner $11,782 Unknown
Previous Owner $162,642 New Conventional
Previous Owner $39,750 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $198,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $163,109 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $240,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $192,100 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $200,051 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $104,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Sold $455,000 +7.1% $453 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $425,000 +41.7% $423 / Sq Ft
04/23/2018 04/23/18 Sold $300,000 +3.5% $290 / Sq Ft
03/29/2018 03/29/18 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2018 03/25/18 For Sale $289,950 -- $280 / 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
2025 $3,173 $400,800 $239,600 $161,200
2024 $3,173 $368,800 $207,600 $161,200
2023 $2,918 $376,900 $208,600 $168,300
2022 $2,798 $299,300 $164,900 $134,400
2020 $2,258 $249,200 $131,900 $117,300
2019 $2,005 $215,700 $123,200 $92,500
2018 $2,012 $171,800 $107,700 $64,100
2017 $1,696 $147,800 $91,200 $56,600
2016 $1,638 $133,900 $79,500 $54,400
2015 $1,590 $125,300 $79,500 $45,800
2013 $1,075 $83,700 $51,000 $32,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2393857

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 004116-003-018-00