Large updated 1 bedroom condo for comfortable living with a great lay out and lots of storage. Deck has southern exposure bringing in nice natural light from an oversize sliding glass door and a cozy wood burning fireplace for great additional heat. Kitchen has newer wood cabinets with granite tile counter tops and stainless appliances. Great location with easy I-5 access. Close to shopping and public transportation makes this a convenient home great for first-time buyer. Building has undergone updates with new siding and paint in the last few years. This is a great chance to own in town at an affordable price!!
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Listed by: Bellwether Real Estate • Krystopher Bennett
Bought with: RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
$250,000
3538 Northwest Avenue #31, Bellingham, WA 98225
1beds
645sqft
Multi Family, Condominium
Built in 1979
-- sqft lot
$255,200 Zestimate®
$388/sqft
$1,557 Estimated rent
Home value
$255,200
$232,000 - $281,000
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Listed by:
Krystopher Bennett,
Bellwether Real Estate
Bought with:
Luis Herrera, 110872
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2338808
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Closet, Cooking - Electric Hookup, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 645
- Total interior livable area: 645 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Laminate, Washer, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,268 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 3802131722440041
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Condo (2 Levels)
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Condominium
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1979
- Major remodel year: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Company: City of bellingham
- Water: Company: City of Bellingham
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Outside Entry
- Subdivision: Birchwood
HOA
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Water
- HOA fee: $254 monthly
- HOA phone: 360-656-5091
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $388/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,524
- Annual tax amount: $1,841
- Date on market: 5/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 442 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2025 | Sold | $250,000-3.5%$388/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2338808 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2025 | Pending sale | $259,000$402/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2338808 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,000+64.4%$402/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2338808 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2019 | Sold | $157,500-1.5%$244/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1395840 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2019 | Pending sale | $159,900$248/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Bellingham #1395840 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2018 | Listed for sale | $159,900+77.7%$248/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Bellingham #1395840 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2014 | Sold | $90,000-6.3%$140/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #678509 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2014 | Price change | $96,000-2%$149/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Bellingham #678509 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2014 | Price change | $98,000-2%$152/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Western Realty #678509 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2014 | Price change | $100,000-9.1%$155/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #534069 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $110,000-4.4%$171/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #534069 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2009 | Sold | $115,030+0.2%$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2006 | Sold | $114,780$178/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,841 +5.2% | $224,524 |
| 2023 | $1,751 +2.1% | $224,524 +11% |
| 2022 | $1,714 +12.2% | $202,274 +23% |
| 2021 | $1,527 +29.2% | $164,450 +36.8% |
| 2020 | $1,183 | $120,169 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $1,183 +4.9% | $110,755 +14% |
| 2018 | $1,128 +14.3% | $97,144 +16.2% |
| 2017 | $987 -0.7% | $83,604 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $993 +27% | $76,440 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $782 | $71,640 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $782 +0.9% | $68,705 +7.6% |
| 2013 | $775 | $63,830 -18.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $78,560 |
| 2011 | -- | $78,560 -0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,200 -1% |
| 2009 | $527 +10.5% | $80,000 +36.8% |
| 2008 | $477 | $58,465 +20.6% |
| 2007 | $477 | $48,465 |
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Neighborhood: Birchwood
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