Affordable home ownership! Stop paying rent! Nice 2-bedroom Cottage Creek condo looks out onto a green area. Pets allowed! Central location is close to many amenities including bus line and Whatcom Community College. 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Washer & dryer in the condo! Exterior has been recently updated with new siding, paint, & roof. One assigned parking space right in front of condo, plus ample visitor spots. Private deck with storage closet also looks out on to green area. Cozy wood-burning fireplace for winter evenings! Stainless appliances in well laid out kitchen! Dues cover water, sewer, garbage, and exterior maintenance. Condo Association is professionally managed. 48-hour notice needed for showings.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc. • Brad Howell
Bought with: John L. Scott Bellingham
$299,000
3538 Northwest Avenue #41, Bellingham, WA 98225
2beds
785sqft
Multi Family, Condominium
Built in 1979
-- sqft lot
$318,000 Zestimate®
$381/sqft
$1,873 Estimated rent
Home value
$318,000
$296,000 - $340,000
$1,873/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brad Howell,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.,
Kurt Swanson,
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Bought with:
William Elmer, 22005839
John L. Scott Bellingham
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2232988
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Wall Unit(s), Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwashers_, Dryer(s), GarbageDisposal_, Microwaves_, Refrigerators_, StovesRanges_, Washer(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 785
- Total interior livable area: 785 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Uncovered
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Fireplace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Details
- Parcel number: 3802131722440025
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Condo (1 Level)
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Condominium
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulated Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Birchwood
HOA
- Services included: See Remarks, Sewer, Water
- HOA fee: $309 monthly
- HOA phone: 360-656-5091
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $381/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $264,664
- Annual tax amount: $2,063
- Date on market: 7/2/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 750 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Dishwashers, Dryers, GarbageDisposal, Microwaves, Refrigerators, StovesRanges, Washers
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2024 | Sold | $299,000$381/sqft |
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| 5/19/2024 | Pending sale | $299,000$381/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2232988 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,000+325.3%$381/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2232988 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2023 | Price change | $1,775-4.1%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,850$2/sqft |
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| 4/12/2012 | Sold | $70,300-50.2%$90/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #251826 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2007 | Sold | $141,200$180/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26135679 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,170 +5.2% | $264,664 |
| 2023 | $2,063 +2.1% | $264,664 +11% |
| 2022 | $2,020 +12.2% | $238,436 +23% |
| 2021 | $1,801 +29.6% | $193,850 +37.3% |
| 2020 | $1,389 | $141,153 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $1,389 +4.9% | $130,096 +14% |
| 2018 | $1,325 +14.3% | $114,107 +16.2% |
| 2017 | $1,159 -0.7% | $98,204 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $1,166 +27% | $89,789 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $919 | $84,150 +13.7% |
| 2014 | $919 +10% | $73,990 +7.6% |
| 2013 | $835 | $68,740 -30% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,200 -0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $99,000 -1% |
| 2009 | $549 -8.4% | $100,000 +64.3% |
| 2008 | $599 | $60,860 |
| 2007 | $599 | $60,860 |
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Neighborhood: Birchwood
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