Real Estate Weekly August 9 2019

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Romance And Home Buying:

Risk Or Relationship Elixir?

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Q&A

Ask Our Broker PAGE 6

little things mean a lot

10 small details that could make a big difference when selling your home page 7

CLASSIFIEDS page 7

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Romance And Home Buying: Risk Or Relationship Elixir?......................................P4 Q&A

Ask Our Broker.......................................................................P6

Little Things Mean A Lot

10 small details that could make a big difference when selling your home.................................P7

Classifieds............................................................................P7

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BURLINGTON

320 S Burlington Blvd Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 755-9494

Territory NW

W NE

Sedro-Woolley

$95,000

Level & wooded 5 acre tract with some marketable timber. Wetland delineation complete, Septic design in for approval. History of good wells in the neighborhood. 15 minutes from Bellingham or Burlington. Convenience to nearby towns but still living rural. MLS# 1479187

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Sedro-Woolley

$299,999

Ready to move in.. New appliances, new carpeting throughout, new vinyl in kitchen, and freshly painted. This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath one level home with fenced in backyard and 2 car garage. MLS# 1501053

Call ron, 333-1045

BurlingTon

Call Wilma, 661-1631

W NE

$314,900

Manufactured home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on half acre corner lot, large shop/garage, RV pad, space for boat, fruit trees and mature landscaping. County living near grocery store and elementary school. Minutes from I-5 MLS# 1494526

Call Wilma, 661-1631

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Sedro-Woolley

$359,500

Early 1900’s Traditional character w/ modern conveniences, on desirable “Historic District” beautiful Ferry St. 4 bd, 2 ba home, huge dining & living rooms, country kitchen w/breakfast nook and lots of built-ins.TK Main floor master w/ bath & jetted tub. Lot’s of extra storage. Large 2+ detached garage/shop with 220.

MLS# 1501084

Call Jim, 708-1681

ICE PR

OPEN HOUSE SAT 1:00-3:00 $410,000

MounT Vernon

$454,500

Directions: Going E on Hwy 20, turn S (R) onto Township, then turn E (L) onto Polte Rd. to home on the Right. Updated rambler on shy ½ acre. 3+ bedrooms, 1 ¾ bath, 1840 square feet. Full basement with 2nd kitchen. Large detached shop with 220 power. Covered parking for 5 vehicles. MLS# 1498756

Beautiful craftsman in Big Lake area. Terrific layout with tons of natural light. Take this canvas and put your personal design into your new home! Large country kitchen w/updated appliances.

Newer 28 x 36 shop has room for all your toys, hobbies or projects. Fantastic location with sunny 2.8 acres to grow, play, or roam! Sit on your covered porch and enjoy. MLS# 1454511

Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Call elizabeth, 708-8800

Wilma Louia Designated Broker/Owner 661-1631

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Jim Stransky 708-1681

Lisa Boon Meyer 420-6608

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Sedro-Woolley

$459,000

Need space? Quality 1 owner rambler 5 min. north of Sedro Woolley on a full acre!. 4 BDs 2.5 BA, 2318 SF. Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen w/ loads of cabinets and counter space.

Family room & all bedrooms are nice size, the master features a 5 piece bath & large walk in closet. Huge deck for all your entertaining. Spacious laundry area w/ sink. Fully insulated 2 car garage. Heat pump air cond. Huge yard with great southern exposure. MLS# 1488817

Sedro-Woolley

Call ron, 333-1045

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

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Ivana Wood 770-3550

$575,500

This beautiful home in desirable Sedro-Woolley can be yours. It features granite counter tops & real hardwood floors. Energy efficient all electric home w/ LED lighting. Nice open floor plan w/ 3 bd & 2 ba and 2325 sq. ft. of living area. Large master bedroom, bath w/ walk-in closet. Beautiful covered deck for year round enjoyment, full 7 foot high lighted storage space under home. All this on .77 of an acre lot. MLS# 1466904

Call Jim, 708-1681

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

Kati Shannon 391-1203

Traci Erickson Property Manager 755-5555

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1029 PolTe road, Sedro-Woolley

Cathy West Oak Harbor Escrow Manager/LPO 360.679.5055

Shelley Miner Burlington Escrow Manager/LPO 360.707.2312

Eldon Brown Skagit County Manager 360.707.2158

Christa Canell Freeland Escrow Manager/LPO 360.331.4838

Kari Pittenridge Anacortes Escrow Manager/LPO 360.299.0565

Feature Home From cover: 574 KLAMATH DRIVE, LA CONNER, WA 98257

Windermere real estate/anacortes P Properties 3018 commercial ave.

Anacortes,WA • 360-293-8008 www.anacortesrealestate.com

Brandi Jensen Stanwood Escrow Manager/LPO 360.629.9737

$575,000

JACKIE STONE 360-661-2247

Breathtaking water, mountain, & Rainbow Bridge views from most rooms! Absolutely

Katey Von Hagel Marketing Representative 360.707.1076

Holly Mathers Island County Title Manager 360.675.2246

stunning NW Contemporary custom home with exceptional design. Light streams into great room, with high ceilings and clerestory windows. Fabulous gourmet

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Muljat Group Brown McMillen

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2,375 SF, 3BD/1.75BA home waiting for you! Kitchen w/eating bar opens to family room & cozy frpl. Ideal vacation spot that is a full 1-acre lot in nicely wooded setting near Winthrop. Small cabin Bow Farmland...58 Acres Certified Organic, 1000 + ft of Samish River frontage. Previous dairy Rec room & pool table included! Private backyard, deck & patio. Beautiful curb appeal & plenty of with loft, separate bath house, 24’ x 30’ garage fully insulated, & 12’ x 40’ RV cover w/large farm with many buildings, new roofs on most buildings. Older farmhouse with 4BD/2BA, & parking. Don’t miss out! $460,000 #1476898 RV on site included with the sale. 274,500 #1491649 2 car garage. Sale also includes additional parcels. $795,000 #1362759

Brand New 4BD/2.5BA home located on a half-acre lot with beautiful views. Spacious master, Wonderful home in nice neighborhood. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, & newly updated kitchen. New Heart of Nooksack, surrounded by countryside, & walking distance to schools, grocery, & parks. Home hardwood & carpet in bdrms. Open kitchen w/large island. Great deck off rear, covered front porch, & water heater, new furnace, & new vinyl windows. Spacious backyard & attached 2 car garage. features include 4 bd, 1.75 ba, living Rm, & Great-Rm w/frpl. Double lot, detached shop, RV parking, 3 car garage. This home is waiting for you! $619,000 #1303142 NEW PRICE $435,000 #1486216 & much more! Sold “AS IS”. $279,500 #1478901 Kristen Tuttle Yvonne Brown Galen Kindred Holly Hilts

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Romance And Home Buying: Risk Or Relationship Elixir?

Love, marriage, and homeownership no longer follow a predictable path.

A recent SunTrust survey finds that nearly half of married or been married millennials say they and/or their partner owned a home before marrying.

Buying together before marrying forces couples to face serious financial issues, notes Josh Harris, a certified financial planner and member of the Financial Therapy Association. “Not only do you have to prepare many financial documents,” he explains, “you have to think through options impacting the future, like the size of the home and location.”

Buying is such a big, complicated process – and so is selling and dividing the proceeds equitably should the romance end – that “I wouldn’t recommend it before marriage,” says Ben Barzideh, CFP with Piershale Financial Group, Barrington, Ili. “Even when you are renting together, if you break up, it’s hard to untangle some of your finances, and the break-up is even more painful.”

On the other hand, couples that set a home

buying goal and work toward it together also stand to strengthen their relationship, believes Megan McCoy, licensed marriage therapist and member of the FTA. “I do think it would let you understand your partner’s financial goals, needs and wants more.”

Before granting a mortgage, a lender will require each partner to disclose their regularly recurring debts, like credit card minimums and student loan payments, as well as their savings history.

“Many couples may never go through this process of reviewing and preparing financial documents unless they are preparing to buy a home,” says Harris. Seeing these tallies earlier rather than later helps eliminate future “’financial infidelity,’ or hiding money behaviors from one another.”

Harris also thinks any couple – married or not – who navigate the difficult process of buying could be strengthened by the experience. “The process of sitting down together and envisioning what their future lives look like together” is the over-arching benefit, Harris says.

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Custom Log Lodge Home

Shop/Offices For Rent

#1292285 • $1,099,000

#1461832 • $2,800 per month

Amazing 4100 Sq ft Custom Log Lodge home on 3.54 acres fenced Equestrian acres with spectacular sunset San Juan Islands view & seperate second rental/ Guesthouse. Fantastic location minutes from I-5 yet peaceful country living. Highest quality construction,one level main living w/huge mahogany deck, views from every room. Spacious kitchen w/cement counters & stainless appliances, master w/huge bath, walk in tile shower. 2nd floor 2 large beds. Lower level living, 2nd kitchen, living, bed/bath garage.

Very nice 3000 sqft shop with 2 offices, 2 12ft roll up doors, 2 man doors 1 bathroom and 200 amp 3 Phase power & seperate panel. Great space for wholesale, light manufacturing,warehouse or shop. Tons of power and plumbed for compressor Located just off Anderson rd and I-5 for great access. I-5 Marquee signage, owner pays water, sewer, tenant pays power, gas, garabage.

Fiber optic available. Perfect for machine shop small manufacturing. NOT zoned 502, auto or retail. Tenant pays Power & Gas No NNN!

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, auGuSt 10th • 11am to 1pm 415 N 4th St, Mt. Vernon

$425,000

of Riverfront, includes Cabin, separate RV

A classic 1930’s Mt. Vernon grand home. This

hookup, and Storage building. Enjoy the peace

large four bedroom Tudor features 3,380 square

and quiet, large open space (1.3 acres total).

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Mature trees, large lawn area for outdoor fun,

kitchen, many of the original built-ins as well as

fruit trees, mountain views, 12’ x 21’ storage

all new plumbing and electrical. Enjoy River and

building to keep your toys. This is a must see!

sunset views, just moments from downtown.

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$595,000 Welcome to The Isles, the ultimate in island living! Watch the sunsets, yachts & ferry boats from this beautiful, 3BD, 2.5 BA, craftsman style home. High quality custom finishes with extensive use of natural wood. Hardwood floors, granite counters, central vac. Deck for entertaining. Master Suite. HOA covers year round yard maintenance. 1 car attached garage & 1 car detached garage/shop/art studio. Private Club house w/BBQ patio and walking path is part of community common area.

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$479,900 Turnkey investment opportunity, with a cap rate of 6.3% - Duplex unit is a 1 bed/1 bath with garage, 2nd unit is a 6 bedroom, all rooms are rented individually, 2 rooms are rented month to month, other 4 rooms are long term renters (4-7 years) with common areas (2 kitchens and 3.5 baths). All rents total $4125 a month. Most utilities are paid by the landlord. There are separate gas and electric meters for both units.

Excellent location close to restaurants, stores, shopping, and bus stop.

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Close to downtown shops, restaurants, parks, library and theater. Formal living room with gas fireplace and fir floors. Large dining room w/wainscoting. Updated kitchen next to reading/breakfast nook. Solarium off of back porch. Main level bedroom or den. Upper level has landing, two large bedrooms and a 3/4 bathroom. Fenced yard has stunning flower gardens. Garden shed in back.

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4506 Queen Ann Wy, Anacortes

$639,000

Beautifully maintained Skyline home! Views from both floors of Burrows Bay, Burrows Island, the Straight and Olympic Mountains from interior spaces and large view deck. Over sized master suite with walk-in closet, 5-piece master bath w/ jetted tub. 3 bedrooms on main with 1 more downstairs + bonus room and large family room w/ gas fireplace and wet bar. Wood blinds, high ceilings, 2x6’ construction. Private yard w/ finished storage room. Extra parking at house and RV parking at street.

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You’ll be sitting on top of the world in this stunning contemporary Rock Ridge home.

Situated on 2 lots, this home offers spectacular views from every room! Chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry and state of the art undercounter appliances to maintain your sleek modern look. Solar heating system, radiant in-floor heating and natural gas generator.

High tech cabling/technology throughout. Dog washing station. 3 car garage with shop space is wired for electric vehicle charging.

Cynthia Aanestad 360-610-0120

#1496480

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651 SE Bayshore Dr #E101, Oak Harbor $375,000 Beachcombers and boat watchers this is your home. Close to downtown Oak Harbor, Wind Jammer Park with boardwalk and front row seats for the parade and fireworks. Bring your binoculars and enjoy your time in this waterfront one story condo. This darling unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 & 3/4 baths, oversized living room with gas fireplace, open galley kitchen, dining area and a great sunroom with french doors. Another great plus is the outdoor patio and attached 2 car garage. Come see for yourself!

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Credit Scores QUESTION:

We recently came into some money and paid off a car loan and the balance of our children’s student debts, a cost we have been paying. Our expectation was that we would then have lower monthly expenses and fewer debts outstanding. We thought our 800 credit scores would rise still higher and that we might then refinance our house. What actually happened was that our credit score went up 18 points on one website and down four points with another. How is this possible?

ANSWER:

There are a number of different credit scoring systems with different ways of calculating your credit score. As well, the credit scores you see online and the scores mortgage lenders use are likely to be different from the numbers shown online.

You already had scores in the 800 range and that’s excellent. You don’t have much room to go up. But why would a score go down?

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By Peter G. Miller

A credit score is based on several factors, things such as how much of your credit is utilized and your payment history. One of the five factors used in the FICO-brand credit scoring system is your mix of revolving and installment financing. The system favors a mix of financing options rather than just one predominant form of credit or no outstanding debts.

Ethan Dornhelm, Vice President of Scores and Predictive Analytics at FICO, told us that “generally speaking, paying off debt should help the score, there are some nuanced scenarios where it could potentially drop the score by a modest amount.

It’s worth noting that the consumer in the situation you describe is scoring very high – over 800. This ‘high scoring’ population is already hitting it out of the park on payment history and credit card debt, two key dimensions of the score. One of the other dimensions considered by the FICO score is ‘credit mix’, which makes up roughly 10% of the score calculation.

“Our analysis of millions of consumer credit files

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finds that those who show they can actively manage various types of debt are slightly better risk than those who have only one kind of loan or no active loans at all. So if the consumer in question, who was already scoring very high on virtually all dimensions of the score, paid off most or all of their installment loan debt, they may have gotten lightly dinged from the standpoint of this ‘credit mix’ dimension.”

By paying off some of your debts you might have improved your credit utilization but at the same time your credit mix might have taken a slight hit. No matter. Given your strong credit standing and reduced monthly costs lenders will be elated to discuss any borrowing interest you might have. Four points in your situation will not be a barrier to low rates.

For more information on credit scores and the factors used to calculate them, see: https://www.myfico. com/credit-education/whats-in-your-credit-score.

Email your real estate questions for Mr. Miller to peter@ctwfeatures.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS PUBLISHER'S NOTICE

Little Things Mean a Lot When it comes to big league matters, most sellers have the bases covered. They’ve repainted the walls in neutral colors, perhaps updated or remodeled some outdated rooms or components, and removed any personal items like photos, per their real estate agent’s advice.

But often it’s the minor points that can be momentous and win the ballgame by swaying a shopper into buying your abode. Consequently, it’s important to think hard about the soft or small touches and possibly overlooked aspects in and around your home.

Put yourself in the shoes of a home shopper for a moment. Most walk through a lot of homes for sale, and after a while the floorplans and rooms can start to look the same. They can fall into a pattern of looking out for the same key markers and highlights or lowlights in a given home. But a property that leaves a big impresAugust 9, 2019

agent with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty in Miami.

Boost your bath. “Replace outdated faucets, towels and towel racks, shower curtains, light fixtures, and de Jong. sion via thoughtful little light switch and outlet covTo help matters, consider details can cause them to ers, re-caulk your tub and these not-so-little tips that shower, clean every corner pause and look closer.

“Small things go a long way. could help your home sell thoroughly, and upgrade more quickly and at your And very few buyers have your toilet seat,” says Jeff the strength after a grueling desired price: Fisher, Realtor with Scottshome hunting process and Focus on first-step first dale, Arizona-headquartered impressions. “Make sure expensive purchase to fix RE/MAX Fine Properties. up a home,” says Susanna your home’s entrance looks Bring back your wood’s lusHaynie, broker/owner of Co- welcoming by adding a nice ter. For any hardwood that’s RE Group, LLC in Colorado new welcome mat, a wreath scratched or dented, use on your front door, and Springs. repair and conceal products Beatrice de Jong, consumer flowers along the walkway,” like markers, wax sticks trends expert for Opendoor, Robin Hagey, Realtor with and liquid polish. “For natuheadquartered in San Fran- White House Properties in ral wood stained trim and Thousand Oaks, California, cabinets, you can give it a cisco, agrees. says. new look with a gel stain “Buyers tour multiple Let there be light. “Take product,” Haynie suggests. homes, so little things beSteam clean all carpeting. come much more apparent down the drapes, clean “Having fresh-smelling, — such as a creaky floor, a the windows, change your lampshades, increase the clean carpets gives a great door that sticks, or an old wattage of your bulbs, and impression to buyers,” says carpet in need of replaceHaynie. cut any bushes or plants ment. A lackluster first Tighten up the loose ends. impression may mean that outside that may block sunshine from coming in,” “Repair any leaky faucets, they will never seriously and tighten loose doorconsider your home,” says recommends Selen Arditi,

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knobs, pulls, and handles,” Arditi says.

Aim for pleasant aromas.

“Avoid cooking the day of a showing. Use pleasantsmelling candles or sprays, but nothing too strong,” adds Arditi.

Dust on the big day. Before an open house or showing, cleanliness is crucial.

It’s not enough to merely declutter and straighten — dust all key surfaces, too; a picky buyer may perform a sneaky finger test for fine particles.

Say it with indoor flowers.

Displaying a fresh and fragrant bouquet of flowers in a handsome vase is a tasteful way to welcome prospective purchasers to your home.

Provide extra peace of mind. “Offer your buyers a home warranty that covers repair of large appliances and systems in your home,” Haynie notes. “These service plans only cost around $300 to $500, but they are well worth it.”

All rental and real estate for sale advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for the rental or sale of real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD at (206) 220-5170.

5410 Kingsway, Anacortes, WA 98221 Open House Saturday from 11am-3pm "Pristine rambler in Skyline development. 3 bed, 2 bath. Includes membership in Skyline Beach Club. HOA includes clubhouse, event center, sport courts. Marina and private beach. House $528,000. Adjacent lot $169,000.

Frank Young, 425-770-5378.

Brier Realty, Inc. MLS #1493430.

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19889 CEdARdALE Rd, MOUNT VERNON

$925,000

Unparalleled visibility from I-5, 33+ acres, 18,096 sq ft arena with rubber mulch material, 15 horse stalls, horse shower, people shower, 12 horse shelters in separated pastures with watering system. Farmhouse with 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, celebration hall, building formerly used as Country Store, another barn with Elva Hunter Carla Fischer hay storage.

360-982-0010 360-202-3086 22904 BUMBLEBEE LANE, MOUNT VERNON

$950,000

20341 REViLO dRiVE, BURLiNgTON

$380,000

9441 CLAYBROOk Rd, SEdRO WOOLLEY

$1,750.00/mo.

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Well cared for and maintained 3 bed/1.75 bath one level home; natural gas fireplace, covered patio, double garage and large fenced yard. $53 application fee per person age 18+.

Danya Wolf

Ready to build your custom home on beautiful level lot, with Eaglemont Golf Course in your back yard. Surrounded

by Classic homes. City Utilities in the street.

Community regulated by CC&R’s & Architectural Control. MLS# 1490585 Elva Hunter

360-202-3086

32248 S LYMAN FERRY Rd, SEdRO WOOLLEY

John Hunter

360-202-3086

$560,000

$39,000

Beautiful river and mountain views - imagine building your dream home here. Well, septic system for 5 bedrooms, and power are in place and ready for you to build. The building site is set back from the road to most enjoy the peaceful setting and views. John Deere lawn tractor is included with property. Must see to appreciate. Carla Fischer 360-982-0010 MLS# 1496906

311 E MOORE ST., SEdRO WOOLLEY

Charming, recently updated 2 bed/1 bath vintage home features; SS appliances, glass tile backsplash in precluded from using wells in development. Power to kitchen, built-ins, lots of property. Nicely treed level tract of land with cabinets, beautiful floors, open area ready for building in the future. dining space. Attached Paved street. Walking distance to Rasar State carport. Convenient location.

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Danya Wolf

Danya Wolf

360-708-8294

$579,000

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Carla Fischer

360-708-8294 360-982-0010

3789 E. diViSiON ST., MOUNT VERNON 10+

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45246 Nesika Trail #2D41 • $60,000 • 2011 Fleetwood park model • 1 bed/ loft 45249 Nesika Trail #2D33 • $52,000 • 2016 CAVCO Park Model Sunny lot, stackable w/d hook up 44970 Kyuquot Trail #2C91 • $69,000 • 5th Wheel with room for 6

$650,000

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Sherry Ruderman

360-540-1552

45297 Kamooks Trail #2D21 • $16,000 • nice, vacant corner lot

$215,000 1630 UNiSON PLACE MOUNT VERNON, WA 98274

Lovely future building site requisite on using water

4703 BEAVER PONd dRiVE S, MOUNT VERNON

360-202-3086

42875 RiVERS EdgE CT, CONCRETE, WA 98237 $200,000

catchment system to obtain building permit. Currently

Park! MLS# 1475444

Elva Hunter

360-708-8294

Call to see available vacation properties:

Well maintained home offering 3 beds/ 1.75 baths, a pleasant kitchen with ample storage, family room and living room each have a fireplace.

Outdoors features a covered deck and large fenced yard for entertaining; mature landscaping, garden space with great soil; fruit trees and blueberries. Carla Fischer Suzanne Jenkins 360-982-0010 360-941-2983 MLS# 1495452

000 UNiSON PLACE MOUNT VERNON, WA 98274 $200,000 18 TRiLLiUM LANE, CONCRETE, WA 98237

$479,900

Better Than new! 3 Bed + bonus room.

Great room with gas fireplace. Awesome spacious kitchen/stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, dining room, hardwood floor, blinds throughout. Main floor Master & bath & walk-in closet, utility. Upstairs 2 bed, full bath, bonus room/office, open area for TV/entertainment.

Beautiful fenced, landscaped yard, lg shed & plenty of parking!

Heat pump & tankless water heater.

2 car garage! MLS# 1498779

NeW LIsTING

OPeN HOUse sUNDAY, 8/11, 1-3PM Specialpropertyonaveryprivate1.5acresminutesfromtown.Customhandcrafted,Craftsman homefeaturing2278sqft,office,mainlevelmaster&asecondmasterupstairs.Dining&living room showcasing custom stain glass windows.

Kitchen w/granite counters, handcrafted cabinets.

Beautifuloakfloors.DetachedMILhomeis702sqft, 1 bed/1bath with a 2car garage. Separate 1080 sqft shop; Pond and Waterfall. Fabulous home! Danya Wolf Elva Hunter 360-708-8294 360-202-3086 MLS# 1494916

1802 E RiO ViSTA AVENUE, BURLiNgTON

$699,000

So much potential, awesome private setting! Classic large home on the 12th Fairway in Beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course Community. 3 stories w/ plenty of room.Gracious entertaining living room, dining and kitchen & great room w/gas fireplace,opens to 2 brand new decks.Upstairs w/3 bedroom suite w/ own bath. Down stairs w/ separate entrance great for a Mother-in-law suite, 3 car garage.

Brand new roof & freshly painted home. Be sure to check out Eaglemont Beautiful Club Elva Hunter John Hunter House & Restaurant & views! MLS# 1490544 360-202-3086 360-202-3086

14934 SUMMERS LANE, MOUNT VERNON

$750,000

This is HOME! Enjoy the acreage, river front and seclusion in beautiful Skagit Valley. This beautiful home has 3+ bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, finished basement, wrap around deck, detached garage, shop/barn and so much more. The hard wood floors, built in bookcase and wood stove bring charm to this spectacular home. Pictures cannot do this amazing property justice. Come see for yourself. This is the dream home you have Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 always wanted.

fOR vOTing Skagit tradition realty BEST REal ESTaTE OfficE!

Must See to appreciate this log home on 2 acres. Current owner built with many unique stunning details. A variety of old growth woods blend for an amazing aesthetic. Maple counters, pecan floors, cedar beams and Ponderosa Pine ceiling.

Entertaining space: Indoor has lots of seating & Outdoor has decks and patio bbq area with adjacent bonus room.

Attached 3 car garage with grease/ work pit. Huge 30’ X 60’ shop. Large Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma garden space, fruit trees - apple, 360-982-0010 360-421-0435 cherry, pear.

Eaglemont! Beautiful new home with open concept living, kitchen, dining. Main floor master suite & bath w/walk in shower & closet, laundry.

Downstairs finished w/2 bedroom & bath, family room. Finishing include custom cabinets, granite, stainless steel appliances, tankless water heater, hardwood floors, deck off the great room to private yard. Be sure to visit Eaglemont golf clubhouse, 18-holecourse&restaurant,gymandspectacularviews! Elva Hunter 360-202-3086 MLS#: 1457263

Great 10 acre development property for higher end homes or Planned Unit Development. Amenities include: Public Utility District Water, Cascade Natural Gas, Puget Power (Puget Sound Energy), high speed internet, city garbage pickup and access to city sewer. Beautiful Wooded property with territorial view and open park-like setting.

Includes vintage home with basement and detached Danya Wolf garage, and is currently rented. MLS# 1299587 360-708-8294

360.424.0300

3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

www.skagittraditionrealty.com 1922406

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