Listed by John L. Scott Skagit, Bought with John L. Scott Bellingham
$505,000
SOLD AUG 4, 2025

917 Garfield St Mount Vernon, WA 98273

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,058 Sq Ft
6,455 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$477 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Territorial View
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of August 2025

Set back from a quiet cul-de-sac, this tastefully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rare combination of privacy, comfort, and modern style. Over the past five years, the property has seen extensive upgrades including a new roof, a welcoming front porch, a large covered split-level mahogany deck, a block retaining wall, and professional landscaping. Inside, enjoy new flooring, fresh interior paint, updated kitchen countertops and sink, modern appliances, and refreshed bathroom vanities. A generous walk-in pantry enhances kitchen functionality, while a finished laundry room in the garage adds convenience. Perfect for entertaining or everyday living, this move-in-ready home is nestled in a peaceful and well-maintained neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kyle Brown

John L. Scott Skagit License #107369 Listed on: 06/24/2025

John L. Scott Skagit

Last Buyer's Agent

Kate Fadden

John L. Scott Bellingham License #129729

John L. Scott Bellingham

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2397481

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,113

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 6,455 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,058 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mount Vernon Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,113

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1058
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2397481?w=Consumer&agent=88023
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 27

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1058
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1058
  • 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: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood, Wood Products
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: City of Mount Vernon
  • WaterCompany: PUD
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Mount Vernon

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: P26388
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1482
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6455
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: County Assessor
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5113

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2025
Closed on
Aug 1, 2025
Sold by
Hjelt Michael J and Hjelt Kayla
Bought by
King Bethany Rose and Bragg Zachary Michael
Seller's Agent
Kyle Brown
John L. Scott Skagit
Buyer's Agent
Kate Fadden
John L. Scott Bellingham
List Price
$499,950
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,050
1.01%
Views
9

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-76.88%
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Outstanding Balance
$465,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$2,480

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2018
Sold by
Hjelt James R
Bought by
Hjelt Michael J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2018
Sold by
Hjelt James R
Bought by
Hjelt James R

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2013
Closed on
Oct 11, 2013
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Hjelt Michael J and Hjelt Richard L
Seller's Agent
Wendy Smith
Hallmark Homes NW, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Brown
John L. Scott Skagit
List Price
$118,800
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,200
1.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.04%
Original Mortgage
$117,826
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2013
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2013
Sold by
Chavez Eleduvina and Amezcua Blanca
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2005
Sold by
Martinez Jose S
Bought by
Chavez Eleduvina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,600
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $505,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Trustee Deed $235,731 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Land Title Company Of Skagit
Warranty Deed $193,258 Land Title Company Of Skagit
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $465,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,735 FHA
Previous Owner $15,752 Commercial
Previous Owner $129,222 No Value Available
Previous Owner $117,826 FHA
Previous Owner $204,924 No Value Available
Previous Owner $38,600 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $154,400 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $38,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $505,000 +1.0% $477 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $499,950 +316.6% $473 / Sq Ft
10/17/2013 10/17/13 Sold $120,000 +1.0% $113 / Sq Ft
08/22/2013 08/22/13 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2013 07/05/13 For Sale $118,800 -- $112 / 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 $4,378 $440,800 $206,900 $233,900
2023 $4,378 $393,000 $182,700 $210,300
2022 $4,164 $403,600 $189,000 $214,600
2021 $3,847 $322,000 $123,500 $198,500
2020 $3,577 $275,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,896 $248,300 $0 $0
2018 $3,073 $223,000 $0 $0
2017 $2,631 $185,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,538 $158,300 $57,800 $100,500
2015 $2,457 $150,700 $55,000 $95,700
2013 $2,466 $139,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2397481

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: P26388