Listed by Windermere Real Estate Whatcom, Bought with Coastal Realty
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Custer, WA 98240

Estimated Value: $881,517 - $1,067,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,732 Sq Ft
$357/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 12, 2014

Last sale price $419,500 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 133% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,629/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2014

Gorgeous NW custom home on 1.62 acres. This 2732 sf home features 3 BD w/ an office AND media room. Open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings throughout, high end finishes & an inviting family room with a cozy stone fireplace. Large master with ensuite bath & walk-in closet is located on the main floor. Home features a tankless water heater, heat pump & water filtration system. Patio is plumbed for hot tub and outdoor BBQ - speakers are installed. Amazing sunsets from this west facing home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leah Crews

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #82339 Listed on: 03/16/2014

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Last Buyer's Agent

SaraBeth Owens

Coastal Realty License #25747

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 602863

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,076

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 1.62 Acre Lot
  • Open Space
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,732 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit and bus stop

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Built by Matt Schmidt - Schmidt Construction
  • Custer Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4001120861640000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,076

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 15 - Multi Level
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,DoubleOven,Dryer,Microwave,RangeOven
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2732
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency - 90%+, Tankless Water Heater, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 2732
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2732
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Open Space, Secluded
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Builder Name: Matt Schmidt - Schmidt Construction
  • Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete, Cement Planked, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 4

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Septic System, Wood
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterHeaterLocation: garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Tankless

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ferndale
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4001120861640000
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.62
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 70567
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Hot Tub/Spa,Outbuildings,Patio,Propane,RV Parking
  • LotNumber: 3

Green Features

  • Efficiency: High Efficiency - 90%+
  • Power Production Type: Wood

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4076

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Wood

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2021
Sold by
Melton Angela M and Melton William D
Bought by
Melton William D
Current Estimated Value
$979,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,900
Outstanding Balance
$437,047
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$539,582

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2014
Closed on
Aug 5, 2014
Sold by
Hixon Eric and Hixon Molly
Bought by
Melton William D and Melton Angela M
Seller's Agent
Leah Crews
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Buyer's Agent
SaraBeth Owens
Coastal Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$419,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-1.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.67%
Original Mortgage
$398,525
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2012
Sold by
Schmidt Matthew and Schmidt Corrina
Bought by
Hixon Eric and Hixon Molly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,800
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Melton William D -- Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Melton William D $419,780 Whatcom Land Title
Hixon Eric $361,280 Whatcom Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Melton William D $490,900
Closed Melton William D $398,525
Previous Owner Hixon Eric $288,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/12/2014 08/12/14 Sold $419,500 -1.3% $154 / Sq Ft
04/15/2014 04/15/14 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2014 03/16/14 For Sale $425,000 -- $156 / 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 $6,100 $788,293 $283,189 $505,104
2024 $5,713 $788,293 $283,189 $505,104
2023 $5,713 $803,011 $317,334 $485,677
2022 $5,388 $744,443 $205,464 $538,979
2021 $5,022 $590,822 $163,065 $427,757
2020 $5,153 $500,696 $138,191 $362,505
2019 $4,126 $463,603 $127,953 $335,650
2018 $4,862 $422,287 $116,550 $305,737
2017 $4,260 $380,439 $105,000 $275,439
2016 $4,245 $351,927 $94,590 $257,337
2015 $4,105 $351,927 $94,590 $257,337
2014 -- $330,999 $88,965 $242,034
2013 -- $323,967 $87,075 $236,892
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leah Crews

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Leah Crews

    Windermere Corporate

    (360) 305-4747

    317 Total Sales

    Leah Crews
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  • SaraBeth Owens

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    SaraBeth Owens

    Coastal Realty

    (360) 318-6666

    102 Total Sales

    SaraBeth Owens
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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 602863

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 400112-086164-0000

Washington Whatcom County Custer

98240

Not Listed for Sale

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