521 North Forest Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

$3,949,000
Last Sold Price
18
Beds
9.75
Baths
11,410 Sq. Ft.
$346 / Sq. Ft.
11,410
Sq. Ft.
$346
per Sq. Ft.

Description

8 units one block from WWU. Never lack for tenants. Location can't be beat. Campus is a 2-minute walk, downtown, 10-minutes. Students love the walkable location. Owner-paid expenses are reasonable. Property is two well kept older homes, and one 2018 triplex and one 2021 triplex, just completed. Complex rents fast. Return on investment is excellent! Never any vacancy. Listing is for 2 single-family houses, and 2 triplexes. Rents presented are based off leases for fall, 2021.8 units one block from WWU. Never lack for tenants. Location can't be beat. Campus is a 2-minute walk, downtown, 10-minutes. Students love the walkable location. Owner-paid expenses are reasonable. Property is two well kept older homes, and one 2018 triplex and one 2021 triplex, just completed. Complex rents fast. Return on investment is excellent! Never any vacancy. Listing is for 2 single-family houses, and 2 triplexes. Rents presented are based off leases for fall, 2021.
  1. Listed by Brett Nichols • Hammer Properties NW Inc.
  2. Listed by Greg Nelson • Hammer Properties NW Inc.

Property Details for 521 North Forest Street

Community Name
Sehome
School District
Bellingham
View
Bay
Number of Assigned Spaces
16
Total Covered Parking
6
Entry Date
02-25-2021
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammer Properties NW Inc.

Sold By Keller Williams Western Realty

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/03/2021 10:05 AM

Property Details for 521 North Forest Street

StatusSold
MLS #1734256
Days on Market118
Cumulative Days on Market1071
Taxes$24,822 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income
Year Built2021
Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,764 SF
CountyWhatcom County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammer Properties NW Inc.

Sold By Keller Williams Western Realty

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Building Information for 521 North Forest Street

Stories3Residences8Year Built2021Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,764 SF

Payment Calculator

$23,620 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$21,551

Property Taxes

$2,069

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 521 North Forest Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 55 - 5-9 Units
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 860 - Bellingham
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From I-5 take the Lakeway Bellingham exit and go west towards downtown Bellingham. South on State Street. Exit roundabout onto State. Go left on Cedar. Turn right into alley.
  • Leased Items: None
  • Property Sub Type: MULT
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2019
Parking
  • Number of Carport Spaces: 6.0
  • Carport: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Features: Ceramic Tile
  • New Construction: Under Construction
  • Amenities: Basement,Fire Sprinklers,Storage
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water/Sewer/Garbage: 8760
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: CoB
  • Water Company: CoB
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: Yes
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Zoning Class: Multi-Family
  • Estimated Completion Date: 2021-03-31
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • Possible Use: Multi-Family
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2021
  • Photos Count: 27
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Adjacent to Public Land, Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 125 x 100
  • Lot Number: 3802365313470000
  • Lot Size Source: Architectural plans
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3802365313470000
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 11410
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 11410.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Number of Uncovered Spaces: 10
  • Number of Stories in Building: 3
  • Vacancy Rate: 0
  • Number Of Units Total: 8
  • Units Below Grade: false
  • Units In Building Total: 8
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $1,258
  • Total Expenses: 53845
  • Gross Adjusted Income: 264000
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 15
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $264,000
  • Insurance Expense: $4,328
  • Net Operating Income: $210,155
  • Other Expenses: $14,677
  • Total Monthly Income: 22150
  • Fuel Expense: $0
Unit 1
  • Name Unit 1: 521
  • Washer/Dryer Unit 1: true
  • Range/Oven Unit 1: true
  • Refrigerator Unit 1: true
  • Dishwasher Unit 1: true
  • Square Feet Unit 1: 2200
  • Rent Unit 1: $3,750.00
Unit 2
  • Name Unit 2: 517
  • Washer/Dryer Unit 2: true
  • Range/Oven Unit 2: true
  • Refrigerator Unit 2: true
  • Dishwasher Unit 2: true
  • Square Feet Unit 2: 3000
  • Rent Unit 2: $4,400.00
Unit 3
  • Name Unit 3: 523#1
  • Washer/Dryer Unit 3: true
  • Range/Oven Unit 3: true
  • Refrigerator Unit 3: true
  • Dishwasher Unit 3: true
  • Square Feet Unit 3: 1000
  • Rent Unit 3: $2,300.00
  • Bedrooms Unit 3: 3
  • Bathrooms Unit 3: 2
Unit 4
  • Name Unit 4: 523#2
  • Washer/Dryer Unit 4: true
  • Range/Oven Unit 4: true
  • Refrigerator Unit 4: true
  • Dishwasher Unit 4: true
  • Square Feet Unit 4: 1000
  • Rent Unit 4: $2,300.00
  • Bedrooms Unit 4: 3
  • Bathrooms Unit 4: 2
Unit 5
  • Name Unit 5: 523#3
  • Washer/Dryer Unit 5: true
  • Range/Oven Unit 5: true
  • Refrigerator Unit 5: true
  • Dishwasher Unit 5: true
  • Square Feet Unit 5: 1000
  • Rent Unit 5: $2,400.00
  • Bedrooms Unit 5: 3
  • Bathrooms Unit 5: 2
Unit 6
  • Name Unit 6: 519 #1
  • Washer/Dryer Unit 6: true
  • Range/Oven Unit 6: true
  • Refrigerator Unit 6: true
  • Dishwasher Unit 6: true
  • Square Feet Unit 6: 1100
  • Rent Unit 6: $2,300.00
  • Bedrooms Unit 6: 3
  • Bathrooms Unit 6: 2
Unit 7
  • Name Unit 7: 519 #2
  • Washer/Dryer Unit 7: true
  • Range/Oven Unit 7: true
  • Refrigerator Unit 7: true
  • Dishwasher Unit 7: true
  • Square Feet Unit 7: 1100
  • Rent Unit 7: $2,300.00
  • Bedrooms Unit 7: 3
  • Bathrooms Unit 7: 2
Unit 8
  • Name Unit 8: 519 #3
  • Washer/Dryer Unit 8: true
  • Range/Oven Unit 8: true
  • Refrigerator Unit 8: true
  • Dishwasher Unit 8: true
  • Square Feet Unit 8: 1100
  • Rent Unit 8: $2,400.00
  • Bedrooms Unit 8: 3
  • Bathrooms Unit 8: 2
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Tenant
  • Leasable Area: 11410.0
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 521 North Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 521 North Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$552,460Additions$743,758Total$1,296,218
Tax Record2021$11,190 ($933 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths7Total Finished SqFt1,072 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,072 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningRM1.5CountyWHATCOMAPN380236 534351 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 521 North Forest Street

This home is within Bellingham Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lowell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Fairhaven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sehome High School
Public9 to 12

Options 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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Listing Courtesy of Hammer Properties NW Inc.

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