Listed by Gordon Neufeld • Muljat Group. Bought with RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
Off Market Feb 2024 for $396K
$353,087
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
980
sq ft
8419 Benson Rd, Lynden, WA 98264
About this home
Your entry point into the housing market is finally here. This cute 2 bdrm home is centrally located in Lynden, and sits on a nearly 7,000 SqFt lot. The home is perfect for both the first time home buyer, or that investor with an eye to future. This affordable fixer has decent bones and 1920s charm- the fixes you make will add value. You will love the open feel of the living room and dining space adjacent to the kitchen. The bedrooms and dedicated laundry room are functionally sized, and you will be pleased to find an updated electrical panel. Though the home will benefit from your updating and necessary fixes, you will find everything in place to become a home owner in this highly competitive market.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gordon Neufeld• Muljat Group
Bought with Rachael Wilson• RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Whatcom County
APN
4003195614500000
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 2, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1
# of Bathtubs: 1
# of Showers: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Stove/Free Standing
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Fir/Softwood, Water Heater
Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl
Appliances Included: StoveRange
Exterior
Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood
Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
Sq. Ft. Finished: 980
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space
Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Fenced-Partially,Gas Available
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Size Dimensions: 57x118x87x119
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,200
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, Rehab Loan
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community
Water Company: City of Lynden
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Lynden
Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
Water Heater Type: gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Isom Intermed Sch
Middle Or Junior High School: Lynden Mid
High School: Lynden High
High School District: Lynden
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: 26
Directions: From I5 take the Meridian exit and proceed North (Guide Meridian) for approximately 13 miles. Take a right turn proceeding East on Main Street. Proceed North on Benson Road. Home is on the left.
Topography: Level
Community Information
Senior Exemption: true
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 980
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Whatcom County
APN: 4003195614500000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 2, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 980
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 980
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 980
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Isom Intermediate School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Lynden Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Lynden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lynden, WA • 98264
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.3 hours in
June and 1.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
7.3 hrs
1.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$336,000 – $407,000
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