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3538 Northwest Avenue Unit 31

Bellingham, WA 98225

1 bed
1 bath
645 sqft
4,270 sqft lot
$401 per sqft
1979 build

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!!

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / Bellwether Real Estate

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 7, 2025 •

MLS# 2338808 —

The Building

Year Built:

1979
Year Built:

1979
Year Built Source:

Public Records
New Construction:

false
Remodeled:

true
Building Name:

Cottage Creek
Structure Type:

Multi Family
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Roof:

Composition
Exterior Features:

Cement Planked
CoOp:

false
Dwelling Type:

Attached
Unit Floor Level:

2
Units In Building Total:

7
Unit Features:

Balcony/Deck/Patio
Levels:

Two
Stories Total:

2
# of Access Stairs:

12
Building Area Total:

645
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Calculated SqFt:

645
SqFt Source:

Assessors
Direction Faces:

North

Interior

Interior Features:

Balcony/Deck/Patio, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Fireplace, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring:

Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Main Level Fireplace:

1

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Closing

Location

Latitude:

48.781939
Longitude:

-122.500813
Unit Number:

31
Directions:

I5 to Northwest exit, Sount on Northwest, Cottage creek complex

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Condominium
Common Property Features:

Outside Entry
Parcel Number:

3802131722440041
Lot Features:

Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.098
Lot Size SqFt:

4270
Lot Size Source:

Assessors
View:

Territorial
View:

true
Waterfront:

false
Irrigation Water Rights:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

1841.35

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

1
Bedrooms Possible:

1
Main Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Main Full Baths:

1
Main Level Bathrooms:

1
# of Bathtubs:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

false
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Heating:

Wall Unit(s)

Utilities

Water Company:

City Of Bellingham
Water Heater Location:

Closet
Water Heater Type:

Electric
Sewer Company:

City Of Bellingham
Power Company:

Pse
Cable Connected:

xfinity

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Appliance Hookups:

Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
Appliances Included:

Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Schools

High School District:

Bellingham

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Birchwood
Community Features:

Outside Entry
Pets Allowed:

Subj to Restrictions
Park Manager Name:

Integra
# of Units In Community:

44
Senior Community:

false
Bus Line Nearby:

true
Association Fee:

254
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Association Fee Includes:

Garbage, Lawn Service, Sewer, Water
Association Contact Name:

Integra
Special Assessment:

false
Association:

true

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Space Numbers:

47
Parking Features:

Off Street
Carport:

false

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / Bellwether Real Estate

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Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$259,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,386
Taxes	$153
Insurance	$71
HOA fees	$254
Utilities	$83 See report
Total	$1,947/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/4/25 Mar 4, 2025	Listed / Active	NWMLS	$259,000	64.4% (10.8% / YR)
3/13/19 Mar 13, 2019		NWMLS	$157,500	75.0% (17.7% / YR)
12/15/14 Dec 15, 2014		NWMLS	$90,000

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This condo located in Birchwood, Bellingham, WA 98225 is currently for sale for $259,000. 3538 Northwest Avenue Unit 31 is a 645 square foot condo with 1 bed and 1 bath. 3538 Northwest Avenue Unit 31 is in the Birchwood neighborhood of Bellingham and has a WalkScore® of 44, making it car-dependent. This condo is in the attendance area of Birchwood Elementary School, Bellingham High School, and Shuksan Middle School.

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