Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,821 sqft
4897 Mercer Rd, Bow, WA 98232
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.83 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$541/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy the lifestyle of Samish Island. Gorgeous views to the North taking in Samish & Bellingham Bays with Lummi Island, Chuckanut Mountain & Canadian range as the back drop. Two bedroom home is ready for you to make it your own with remodel or expansion. Features generous sized rooms, sauna, wood burning stoves & fireplace and wonderful sunroom with vaulted ceilings. Oversized two car garage with ½ bath plus detached shop/second garage. Level 2.83 acres with plenty of room for gardening, pets & RV...Enjoy the lifestyle of Samish Island. Gorgeous views to the North taking in Samish & Bellingham Bays with Lummi Island, Chuckanut Mountain & Canadian range as the back drop. Two bedroom home is ready for you to make it your own with remodel or expansion. Features generous sized rooms, sauna, wood burning stoves & fireplace and wonderful sunroom with vaulted ceilings. Oversized two car garage with ½ bath plus detached shop/second garage. Level 2.83 acres with plenty of room for gardening, pets & RV parking. Beach front and tidelands to explore and harvest your own seafood. Short walking distance public park with playground & pickleball/tennis courts. Samish Island is friendly drive-on island only minutes to charming Edison. Truly a rare find
  • Listed by: Renata Mason 360.734.7500 renatamason@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
Listing closed: 02/20/2024 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2196525

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Median sold price

$910,000

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

Bow, WA

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Property Information for 4897 Mercer Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,600 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Community Name: Samish Island
  • School District: Burlington
  • View: Bay, Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 3
  • Total Covered Parking: 3
  • Entry Date: 02-06-2024
  • Energy Source: Electric,Wood
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 2.83 AC / 123,275 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
  • Area: 825 - Burlington
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Burlington Edison Hi
  • Directions: Samish Island Road to Roney. Right on Roney, Left on Holloran, Right on Mercer. Private Drive on Right there is blue number marker on mail box. Second home on left off private Drive.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: false
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, Garage-Detached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • 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: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Main: 3
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Sauna, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Hall Closet
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Stove/Free Standing
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • Waterfront Description: Bay/Harbor, Bulkhead, Saltwater
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Shares
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: N/A
  • Water Company: Samish Farms Water Assoc.
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: Rural Intermediate
  • Lot Topography: Level,Sloped
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 39
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Dead End Street
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Waterfront Footage: 85 +/-
  • Parcel Number Free Text: P47132
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1821
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1821
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 1821.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Water Access: Beach Rights,Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach,Deeded Access,Tideland Rights
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 4897 Mercer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2024

Sold

NWMLS #2196525

$985,000—
Feb 7, 2024

Pending

NWMLS #2196525

—
Feb 6, 2024

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2196525

$985,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2024

Sold

NWMLS #2196525

$985,000
02/07/2024

Pending

NWMLS #2196525

—
02/06/2024

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2196525

$985,000

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

Public Records for 4897 Mercer Road

Taxable ValueLand$493,000Additions$492,300Total$985,300
Tax Record2026$7,751 ($646 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt2,549 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,549 SqFtStories1Lot Size113,256 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated2012CountySKAGITAPN360226-0-025-0007Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4897 Mercer Road

This home is within Burlington-Edison School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Edison Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Burlington Edison High School
Public9 to 12

Bay View Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Allen Elementary School
PublicK to 8

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: 4897 Mercer Road, Bow, WA 98232
$985,000
2
1,821
123,275
–
4
2,500
87,120
–
4
3
3,563
243,936
$325,000
2
1,296
15,246
$355,000
–
–
–
47,916
$1,250,000
3
1,486
30,928

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