8661 Benson Rd

1,700 Sq. Ft.
$428 / Sq. Ft.
1,700
Sq. Ft.
$428
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Attention Investors/Developers! How great is your vision? Nearly 5 acres currently zoned RM-3 inside Lynden city limits! Fantastic location, close to schools, short distance to shopping, access to airport, golf course, great restaurants, and proposed new city park just a stones throw away. Amazing flat acreage with mountain views. The home and outbuildings are in fair condition, the true beauty is in the property possibilities. Adjacent 8.9 ac. also available, MLS#794024Attention Investors/Developers! How great is your vision? Nearly 5 acres currently zoned RM-3 inside Lynden city limits! Fantastic location, close to schools, short distance to shopping, access to airport, golf course, great restaurants, and proposed new city park just a stones throw away. Amazing flat acreage with mountain views. The home and outbuildings are in fair condition, the true beauty is in the property possibilities. Adjacent 8.9 ac. also available, MLS#794024
  1. Listed by Kathy Stanford • Keller Williams Western Realty
    P: (360)-738-7070 Western@benkinney.com

Property Details for 8661 Benson Road

Community Name
Lynden
School District
Lynden
View
Mountain(s), See Remarks, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
05-14-2015
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING CLOSED: 04/08/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 8661 Benson Road

StatusSold
MLS #787711
Days on Market2117
Cumulative Days on Market2000
Taxes$3,326 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1900
Lot Size4.89 AC / 213,008 SF
CountyWhatcom County

Location

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Building Information for 8661 Benson Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size4.89 AC / 213,008 SF

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Property Information for 8661 Benson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Barn, Cable TV, Deck, Disabled Access, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, Shop, Stable
  • Area: 885 - Lynden
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lynden Mid
  • High School: Lynden High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: North on Guide meridian to Badger rd, east(r) on badger, south(r) on Benson to 8661 on right
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2015
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Number of Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Carport-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 5
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Dining Room, Disabled Access, French Doors
  • Water Heater Location: closet in carport
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Upper, Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Utility Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: natural gas
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Utility Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Metal
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: pse
  • Sewer Company: city of Lynden
  • Water Company: city of lynden
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Zoning Remarks: RM-3
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: whatcom county
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1973
  • Photos Count: 25
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved, Value In Land
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 174.06+/-x1327.46+/-x183.66+/-x1323.63+/
  • Lot Size Source: county
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 4003184772250000
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1700
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1700
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture
  • Building Area Total: 1700.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: 90%+ High Efficiency
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 8661 Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #787711

$728,000
Mar 31, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #695012505

$728,000
Mar 31, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1456742535

$728,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2021

Sold

NWMLS #787711

$728,000
03/31/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #695012505

$728,000
03/31/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1456742535

$728,000

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

Public Records for 8661 Benson Road

Taxable ValueLand$655,326Additions$119,570Total$774,896
Tax Record2025$5,864 ($489 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,700 SqFtStories2Lot Size215,186 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningAGCountyWHATCOMAPN400318 477225 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8661 Benson Road

This home is within Lynden School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Vossbeck Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lynden Academy
PublicK to 12

Lynden High School
Public9 to 12

Impact Reengagement Program
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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