Welcome home to affordable, low-maintenance living in Birchwood's Cottage Creek Condominiums! An upstairs end unit awaits, with a back deck looking out into greenery. There's a cozy gas fireplace in the living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, storage closet on deck and 1 parking space assigned to the home. A short drive to Storybrook and Squalicum parks, and just up the street from Shuksan Middle School. Easy access to I-5 as well as Fred Meyer and Costco.
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Listed by: Bellingham Real Estate Company • Max Burrage
Bought with: Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
$258,000
3538 Northwest Avenue #4, Bellingham, WA 98225
2beds
799sqft
Condominium
Built in 1979
-- sqft lot
$258,800 Zestimate®
$323/sqft
$1,792 Estimated rent
Home value
$258,800
$246,000 - $272,000
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Storage closet on deck
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Listed by:
Max Burrage,
Bellingham Real Estate Company
Bought with:
Damian Pro, 74612
Windermere RE Whatcom, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2511229
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Wall Furnace, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Closet, Cooking - Electric Hookup, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Ice Maker
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 799
- Total interior livable area: 799 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Uncovered
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, End Unit, Fireplace, Ice Maker, Insulated Windows, Top Floor, Washer, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 3802131722440032
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Condo (1 Level)
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Company: City of Bellingham
- Water: Company: City of Bellingham
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulated Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Cable TV, Outside Entry
- Subdivision: Birchwood
HOA
- Services included: Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Water
- HOA fee: $330 monthly
- HOA phone: 360-656-5091
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $323/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $268,678
- Annual tax amount: $2,257
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $258,000-1.9%$323/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2511229 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $263,000$329/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2511229 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $263,000-1.9%$329/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2511229 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $268,000+55.8%$335/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2511229 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2018 | Sold | $172,000+22.9%$215/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1349733 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2007 | Sold | $139,999$175/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #27146630 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,202 +5.2% | $268,678 |
| 2023 | $2,094 +2.1% | $268,678 +11% |
| 2022 | $2,050 +12.2% | $242,052 +23% |
| 2021 | $1,828 +29.6% | $196,790 +37.4% |
| 2020 | $1,410 | $143,267 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $1,410 +4.9% | $132,044 +14% |
| 2018 | $1,345 +14.3% | $115,816 +16.2% |
| 2017 | $1,176 -0.7% | $99,674 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $1,184 +27% | $91,133 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $932 | $85,410 +15.4% |
| 2014 | $932 +11.7% | $73,990 +7.6% |
| 2013 | $835 | $68,740 -30% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,200 -0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $99,000 -1% |
| 2009 | $527 +10.5% | $100,000 +71% |
| 2008 | $477 | $58,465 +20.6% |
| 2007 | $477 | $48,465 |
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Neighborhood: Birchwood
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Birchwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Shuksan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Bellingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Birchwood Elem
- Middle: Shuksan Mid
- High: Bellingham 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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