Last Sold Price
5 beds4,848 sqft$142/sqft
17979 Best Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Description

Pleasant Ridge Victorian with 5 bedrooms, two 3/4 baths, one 1/2 bath, and 4848 square feet overlooking tulip/farm fields and Mount Baker. Four floors, huge living room w/red oak floors, granite gourmet kitchen, and a full studio on bottom floor with second kitchen. Bonus rooms, office, 2-car garage, a barn, large shed, chicken coop, and over 2 acres for animals, entertaining, and taking in the views of the valley below. Country living yet close to town. Pure elegance. You have to see this!Pleasant Ridge Victorian with 5 bedrooms, two 3/4 baths, one 1/2 bath, and 4848 square feet overlooking tulip/farm fields and Mount Baker. Four floors, huge living room w/red oak floors, granite gourmet kitchen, and a full studio on bottom floor with second kitchen. Bonus rooms, office, 2-car garage, a barn, large shed, chicken coop, and over 2 acres for animals, entertaining, and taking in the views of the valley below. Country living yet close to town. Pure elegance. You have to see this!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/06/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laura Bird • RE/MAX Gateway
    P: (360) 299-7653 blake@tourskagit.com

Property Details for 17979 Best Road

Status
MLS #
1219657
Days on Market
193
Cumulative Days on Market
349
Taxes
$8,580 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
2.07 AC / 90,189 SF
Community Name
Pleasant Ridge
School District
La Conner
View
Mountain(s), Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
6
Total Covered Parking
6
Entry Date
11-16-2017
Sewer
Septic Tank

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$726,500

Avg days on market

67

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Mount Vernon, WA

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Location

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Building Information for 17979 Best Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size2.07 AC / 90,189 SF

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Property Information for 17979 Best Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Barn, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane, RV Parking, Shop
  • Area: 835 - Mount Vernon
  • Elementary School: La Conner Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: La Conner Mid
  • High School: La Conner High
  • Directions: I-5 to Hwy 20 Burlington/Anacortes exit. West on Highway 20. Left (south) on Best Rd. Straight up hill to Pleasant Ridge. Home is on left.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2017
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 6.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 1
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 5
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, 2nd Kitchen, Bath Off Master, Dining Room, French Doors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-Upper, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Lower, Entry Hall-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Upper, Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Den/Office-Main, Bonus Room-Upper, Utility Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bedroom, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Entry Hall, Bathroom Three Quarter, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bathroom Half, Kitchen With Eating Space, Den/Office, Bonus Room, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Water Company: Skagit PUD
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Oil, Propane
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet, Septic System, Electricity Available, Oil, Propane
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Block, Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Skagit County Assessor
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: See Remarks
  • Photos Count: 25
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Number: 1
  • Lot Size Source: Skagit County Assessor
  • Parcel Number Free Text: P117268
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 4848
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 4848
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 4848.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 17979 Best Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2018

Sold

NWMLS #1219657

$690,000
Jun 29, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627008721

$690,000

+4.0% / yr

May 29, 2018

Pending

NWMLS #1219657

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2018

Sold

NWMLS #1219657

$690,000
06/29/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627008721

$690,000

+4.0% / yr

05/29/2018

Pending

NWMLS #1219657

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 17979 Best Road

Taxable ValueLand$535,800Additions$665,400Total$1,201,200
Tax Record2026$12,638 ($1,053 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt5,175 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt3,570 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,605 SqFtStories3Lot Size90,169 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1997CountySKAGITAPN4762-000-001-0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 17979 Best Road

This home is within La Conner School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
La Conner Elementary School
PublicK to 5

La Conner Middle School
Public6 to 8

La Conner High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 17979 Best Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
$690,000
5
4,848
90,189
2,775
$215,000
2
2
2,522
120,661
$215,000
120,661
$235,000
1,173,070
$211,100
466,092

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