Lovely newer home in excellent condition. Located at the gateway to Galbraith Mt biking trails: near Whatcom Falls Park. Large lot, spacious home, lots of upgrades. Kitchen has newer cabinets, granite counters, big eating bar overlooking the main floor & outside to a big exterior deck. Wood floors, tons of windows in dining, living room & study/office, plus, utility room/bathroom, quality primary bedroom, bathroom suite w/ walk-in closet all on upper main floor. Downstairs has 2 more bedrooms, upgraded bathroom- black walnut & solid brass, and a second living area as well. Oversized double car garage w/ a gas hydroponic in-floor heating system for the home. Fully fenced yard, plantings & rockeries, plus out the gate to the biking trails.
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Listed by: Keller Williams Western Realty • Rick Moore
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Bain
$849,000
1137 Birch Falls Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
3beds
1,736sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
0.48 Acres Lot
$913,200 Zestimate®
$489/sqft
$3,166 Estimated rent
Home value
$913,200
$868,000 - $959,000
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Big eating barBlack walnutWood floorsUpgraded bathroomWalk-in closetBathroom suiteTons of windows
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Listed by:
Rick Moore,
Keller Williams Western Realty
Bought with:
Chuck Occhiogrosso, 29236
Coldwell Banker Bain
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2177209
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Hot Water Recirc Pump, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher_, GarbageDisposal_, Microwave_, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Stone, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,736
- Total interior livable area: 1,736 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Split
- Patio & porch: Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Walk-In Pantry, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: PartialSlope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3803334494200000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Entry
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2008
- Major remodel year: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City
- Water: Public, Company: City
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trail(s)
- Subdivision: Whatcom Falls
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $489/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $789,487
- Annual tax amount: $5,826
- Date on market: 12/8/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 957 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, GarbageDisposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2023 | Sold | $849,000$489/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2177209 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2023 | Pending sale | $849,000$489/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2177209 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $849,000+58.1%$489/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2177209 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2018 | Sold | $537,000+0.2%$309/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1288440 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2018 | Pending sale | $535,900$309/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1288440 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $535,900+41%$309/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. #1288440 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2018 | Listing removed | $2,395$1/sqft |
Source: Son-Rise Property Mgmt, Inc Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2018 | Price change | $2,395-4%$1/sqft |
Source: Son-Rise Property Mgmt, Inc Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2018 | Price change | $2,495-4%$1/sqft |
Source: Son-Rise Property Mgmt, Inc Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,600$1/sqft |
Source: Son-Rise Property Mgmt, Inc Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2009 | Sold | $379,950$219/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #28185039 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,485 +2.6% | $789,487 -2.5% |
| 2023 | $6,323 +8.5% | $809,587 +18% |
| 2022 | $5,826 +17% | $686,104 +28% |
| 2021 | $4,979 +1.9% | $536,019 +8% |
| 2020 | $4,885 | $496,314 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $4,885 +1.2% | $473,932 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $4,826 +6.2% | $447,608 +16.1% |
| 2017 | $4,546 -0.8% | $385,606 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $4,580 +28.6% | $350,933 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $3,561 | $326,153 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $3,561 -0.2% | $316,346 +8.1% |
| 2013 | $3,569 | $292,536 +2.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $284,203 |
| 2011 | -- | $284,203 -2.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $291,063 -6.4% |
| 2009 | $1,127 +43.1% | $311,005 +148.8% |
| 2008 | $787 | $125,000 +56.3% |
| 2007 | $787 | $80,000 |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Whatcom Falls
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Carl Cozier Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Kulshan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Sehome High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carl Cozier Elem
- Middle: Kulshan Mid
- High: Sehome High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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