NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $687,000 - $744,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,476 Sq Ft
$482/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2017

Last sale price $345,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 106% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,445/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Fairhaven Middle School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of November 2017

1213 n garden street is a super cute 5 bed 2 bath house located within walking distance of Western Washington University! This house features sunset views, big huge rooms, a big kitchen, tons of light, fenced in back yard and shed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Nelson

COMPASS License #25442 Listed on: 09/27/2017

COMPASS

Co-Listed By

Jacson Bevens

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #127233

Last Buyer's Agent

Rob Weston

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom License #41044

Windermere Real Estate Whatcom

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1199724

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,050

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 27'x125'
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as RM1.0

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,476 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Oven or Range
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Lowell Elementary School
  • Fairhaven Mid Middle School
  • Sehome High School

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Downtown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 12 / 78
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3803302440140000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,050

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 3%
  • Inclusions: Dryer,RangeOven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: NEW WHATCOM
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1476
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 504

Interior Features

  • Basement: None, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1476
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1476
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 198
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Fair
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ConstructionMethods: Standard Frame
  • BusRouteNumber: 14

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: COB
  • WaterCompany: COB
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas/Tank

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellingham
  • High School: Sehome High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fairhaven Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3803302440140000
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size: 27'x125'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3049
  • Zoning Description: RM1.0
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 12

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3050

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lowell Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2017
Closed on
Dec 18, 2017
Sold by
Smith Jeff R and Smith Kristine E
Bought by
Wilton Joshua A and Wilton Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Brandon Nelson
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Rob Weston
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.99%
Current Estimated Value
$710,981

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$365,981
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.95%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2017
Closed on
Nov 2, 2017
Sold by
Hovorka Daniel J
Bought by
Wilton Josh and Willison Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Brandon Nelson
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Rob Weston
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2007
Sold by
Pruett Angela
Bought by
Hovorka Daniel J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,500
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2005
Sold by
Hovorka Kathleen F
Bought by
Hovorka Daniel J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1999
Sold by
Balsley Cecilia J
Bought by
Hovorka Daniel J and Hovorka Kathleen F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
9.25%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wilton Joshua A $337,500 Whatcom Land Title
Wilton Josh $345,000 Whatcom Land Title Co Inc
Hovorka Daniel J -- Stewart Title Company
Hovorka Daniel J -- --
Hovorka Daniel J $96,000 First American Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wilton Joshua $266,600
Closed Wilton Joshua A $272,000
Previous Owner Wilton Josh $342,408
Previous Owner Hovorka Daniel J $144,000
Previous Owner Hovorka Daniel J $484,500
Previous Owner Hovorka Daniel J $96,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Off Market $4,400 -- --
04/12/2025 04/12/25 For Rent $4,400 0.0% --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Off Market $4,400 -- --
03/01/2025 03/01/25 For Rent $4,400 0.0% --
03/01/2025 03/01/25 Price Changed $4,400 +14.3% $3 / Sq Ft
10/12/2024 10/12/24 Off Market $3,850 -- --
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Off Market $3,850 -- --
09/27/2024 09/27/24 For Rent $3,850 0.0% --
09/15/2024 09/15/24 For Rent $3,850 0.0% --
11/09/2017 11/09/17 Sold $345,000 +3.0% $234 / Sq Ft
10/03/2017 10/03/17 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2017 09/27/17 For Sale $335,000 -- $227 / 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 $5,812 $728,355 $461,820 $266,535
2023 $5,812 $746,855 $473,550 $273,305
2022 $4,746 $643,852 $408,240 $235,612
2021 $4,657 $510,993 $324,000 $186,993
2020 $3,922 $473,142 $300,000 $173,142
2019 $3,511 $385,143 $149,733 $235,410
2018 $3,536 $345,721 $134,433 $211,288
2017 $3,050 $297,655 $115,740 $181,915
2016 $2,668 $268,321 $103,860 $164,461
2015 $2,617 $244,422 $94,860 $149,562
2014 -- $231,899 $90,000 $141,899
2013 -- $222,369 $84,000 $138,369
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1199724

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 380330-244014-0000