Bellingham House for sale: 3 bedroom 3,273 sq.ft. (Listed 2009-08-10)

Overview

108 Morey Ave., Bellingham, WA

MLS#: 29114736
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  • Property Value$895,000
  • Property Address108 Morey Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States
  • TypeHouse
  • BasementDaylight
  • Parking3 cars
  • Year Built1993
  • Est. Property Tax$6923
  • Living Area3,273 sq.ft.
  • Lot Size Area18,558 sq.ft.
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3 full & 1 half
  • School DistrictBellingham

Address

108 Morey Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225, United States

Description

The rarest find on South Hill - a private, woodsy setting coupled with custom Northwest contemporary construction, and an unobstructed view of Bellingham Bay, San Juan Islands, and the snowy peaks of the Canadian Coast range on the far horizon. There isn’t a better seat for the Fourth of July fireworks display in all of Bellingham. The secluded, dead end location offers ample parking, terraced garden space and a level entry from the three car garage. Sale includes an extra building lot below, offering a unique opportunity to develop now or hold for future investment and guaranteed privacy. Excellent southside location is walking distance from Western Washington University and close to dining, shopping and entertainment in the Historic Fairhaven district.

Features

  • Custom built by Tuttle Construction in 1993. This has been a one owner vacation home and is in like-new condition. Easy maintenance home and grounds make this an excellent condominium alternative.

  • 3+ bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms

  • Approximately 3126 square feet of finished space, plus additional space in two workshop areas

  • Views are beautifully framed by mature evergreens from this incredible, eagle’s nest setting. Almost every room in the home has a water view. Relax on either of the two decks and enjoy the ever-changing scenery. Sunsets, summer sailboat races, birdlife, and the dramatic play of light, color and weather on the water are just some of the sights to look forward to. The house is situated for low wind exposure for year-round comfort. Underground utilities mean there are no unsightly power lines to spoil the views.

  • Thoughtful design included plenty of windows and transoms over doorways for wonderful, natural light

  • Glowing oak floors extend through living and dining rooms, entry, hallway and staircases

  • Main floor office was designed to be easily converted to a fourth bedroom. A full bathroom with jetted tub is adjacent.

  • Galley kitchen has ample storage and workspace with two counters and three appliance garages. A 2nd prep sink lets two people easily work together. The family gourmet will appreciate the Fivestar stainless four burner range with griddle. Next to the kitchen is a large laundry room with even more cabinets, counter space, and a built-in craft / office area. All appliances are included - refrigerator, freezer, washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher.

  • Top floor master suite has stunning views. Features include doorless glass block shower, double vanity, and two walk-in closets.

  • Lower level has two very large bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a rec. room / guest suite with kitchenette and powder room. This second kitchen is perfect for entertaining on the adjacent deck. Also on this level is a storage room that leads into a hobby room / art studio complete with sink, telephone and television. Go down the stairs from the deck to the outside entrance to another workshop / storage room.

  • Custom details include 8” exterior walls, 4’ wide stairways, 9’ ceilings on two lower levels, taller counter heights and louvered closet doors throughout. Interior walls are insulated with dead-end heating vent runs for sound-proofing, and primary drain lines are cast iron for quiet operation.

  • Level access with no steps at front entry or garage. Large paved driveway apron has guest parking for five vehicles. Finished, three car garage has insulated doors.

  • 2 furnaces and hot water heaters. The attic furnace and garage water heater serve the two main floors. The furnace and water heater in the shop serve the lower level and the main floor Jacuzzi tub. You can fill the bath and run laundry at the same time without running out of hot water.

  • Clear cedar siding. Presidential asphalt roof shingles. Oversized 6” roof gutters with accessible cleanouts.

  • Main lot measures 65’ x 112’, approx. 7280 square feet. Second lot is approx. 11,278 square feet. Lots were legally divided by Gittner Short Plat in 1989. The extra lot lies directly below the house, and is accessed off of Garden Terrace. It can be sold separately, built out as a spec. house, or simply held for appreciation and privacy protection.

  • 2009 taxes $6923

  • Excellent southside schools: Lowell Elementary, Fairhaven Middle, Sehome High. Students will attend Happy Valley or Larrabee during Lowell retrofit
 Real Estate Listing provided by
  • Muljat Group Realtors
  • 510 Lakeway Drive
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 98225