Real Estate Weekly | May 15, 2015 by Skagit Publishing

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GRAY: A SHADE BETTER P. 4

Q & A: ASK OUR BROKER P. 5

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, May 17th from 11-3 FEATURE HOME: 13519 Gibralter Road, Anacortes Christine Cleland-McGrath - Windermere, Anacortes

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A supplement to the Skagit Valley Herald and the Anacortes American

5 THINGS NEW GRADS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FINDING THEIR FIRST PLACE P. 8

CLASSIFIEDS P. 1011

MAY 15 - 21, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Gray: A Shade Better

Q & A: Ask Our Broker

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5 Things New Grads Should Know About Finding Their First Place

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Classifieds

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. MAY 16TH 1-3PM 447 E. Lake Samish, Bellingham $585,000 Dir: Exit 242, W on Nulle Rd, Right on E Lake Samish Dr. N 0.6 mi, turn Left into subdivision, house is 3rd on left. Lake Samish waterfront home. Well-cared for, built in 2002. 1867 sq. ft., 2 BR, 1 ¾ baths. Lg. open kitchen w/ granite counters. Bulkhead, dock, westerly view. Tankless water heater, F.S. propane stove. MLS #769355 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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OPEN HOUSE SUN. MAY 17TH 1-4PM 23051 Buchanan Street, Mount Vernon $249,900 Dir: Hwy 20 East to Sedro-Woolley, South on Hwy 9 to Clear Lake, Right on Buchanan to top of hill, home is on the Right. 2352 sq. ft. home. Newly remodeled. 3 BR, 2 BA. Large 1200 sq. ft. shop. Over 1 acre. Newly landscaped. No Flood Insurance. Very clean and move-in ready! MLS #786323 Call Mike, 540-1341

Mount Vernon $149,500 Condo in desirable “The Ridge”. 55+ development w/elevators. 1 BR, 1 BA, 700 sq. ft. Eating bar w/granite counter. Radiant floor heat. Security entrance & gated parking. MLS #763985 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

Marblemount $149,900 First time ever on the market. Unique riverfront property. Located on the Cascade River in Marblemount. Main home is 1 BR, 1 BA. 3 structures on property. Approx. 5 acres with gorgeous Mtn. views & medium bank river frontage. MLS #739810 Call Debbie, 708-8780

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Mount Vernon $259,500 Rambler on 6 ½ acres w/Alder Trees. 2 BR + office/ den/or family rm. Heated w/Infrared Ceiling Heat. Wood Burning F.P. in Liv. Rm. Some wetlands, creek. Garden space + RV Parking. MLS #783866 Call Charlie, 708-1415 or Jeannie, 708-9645

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Charlie & Jeannie Boon 708-9645

Jim Stransky 708-1681

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Mount Vernon $425,000 Meticulous attention to detail. Custom built home. Gorgeous entry w/high ceilings. Open floor plan. 6 BR, 4 BA, 4650 SF. Immaculate kitchen w/granite counters & heated tile floors. Master ste w/walk-in closet & jetted tub. Covered deck, plus plenty of parking. MLS #651845 Call Ivana, 770-3550

Kirk Campbell 770-7470

Mount Vernon $229,000 Very efficient 3 BR, 2 BA floor plan. Lg. 616 SF finished garage w/rm. for a shop/workout area. Wheel chair accessible through garage. Gas heat and air conditioning. 3rd bdrm designed for dining room or den/office. Located on dead end street. MLS #779690 Call Kirk, 770-7470

Ron Van Pelt 333-1045

Elizabeth Detillion 708-8800

Ivana Wood 770-3550

Sedro-Woolley $244,950/$225,000 Owner Terms. Two 10+ acre parcels. One parcel with shop. Both parcels ready to build! Breathtaking views. MLS #603028 & MLS #603044 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Mike Welling 540-1341

Debbie Benjamin 708-8780

Corinne Cartwright 202-2397

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Mount Vernon $469,950 Updated farmhouse in peaceful setting. 3 BR, 2 BA, nearly 2800 SF. 1056 SF 2 car garage/shop w/ full bath. Lg. kitchen w/granite counters & loads of storage. Spacious formal dining & living areas. Very light home w/many windows. Level 1.89 acres to enjoy. MLS #765265 Call Ron, 333-1045

Maggie deSouza 610-8413

Ayla Contois 610-1652

Kenny Sides 982-3400

Shelley Sides 472-1873

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Bow $657,000 Beautiful 2976 SF classic home w/5 BR & 2.5 BA. Registered historic Dutch Gambrel barn. Breathtaking mtn. & field views. Fenced & cross fenced, 5+ stalls, shop & greenhouse. Outdoor covered entertainment & BBQ area. Hardwood decks, 2 car garage. MLS #783703 Call Wilma, 661-1631

Jennifer Baker 220-1526

Steph Vervaart Property Mgmt Assistant

Traci Erickson Property Manager 755-5555

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AMERICAN DREAM REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. Quiet Cul De Sac Home #766047 • $309,000

A Must-See on the 6th Tee!! #715759 • $380,000

Just blocks from schools and hospital. 1900+ sqft 4 bd 2 ba One level living, skylights,fenced low maintenance yard and garden area, enclosed porch, metal storage sheds and carport. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams throughout. Spacious family room w/ a natural gas stove. Heat pump w/ air conditioner. Living room has nice brick fireplace large laundry and sun room too!

2200 sqft Skaqit Golf & Country Club home on the 6th tee box. Wonderfully maintained newer 3 bed 2.5 bath home on a beautifully landscaped large corner lot. Features light open floor plan, tile roof, 3 car garage, gas heat & AC, security system, perimeter lighting and much more. Truly one of the finer homes in the neighborhood don’t miss out.

Class A light industrial space just off the Anderson Road I-5 exit. Site features 3000 sqft of space w/ office, bath and mezzanine. 400 amp 3 phase power, plumbed for compressor with separate compressor shed, 14ft electric roll up door. Ready to go now, gross lease so tenant pays utilities(gas,power & garbage) not nnn.

Fannie Mae Homepath. Fabulous retreat in Little Mountain area! 10 acres w/ a great house on the property. Over 1800 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, with open kitchen family room w/ pellet stove. Master suite has private bath & closet. bathroom. Very private wooded 10 acres near town.

12 Acre Hobby Farm Presently a U Cut Christmas Tree farm located in the heart of Tulip Country. Home is a 1975 sqft 3 bed 2 bath built in 2000 overlooking a pond with fruit trees and garden area. A heated 3200 sqft shop with bath and office. 800sqft machine shed and multi stall animal shed.

Terrific Office building right off I-5 In Mount Vernon. This extremely well maintained property has excellent cash flow and rental history. Don’t miss out on this fantastic location and property!

Little Mountain Retreat #751937 • $264,500

12-Acre Hobby Farm #600659 • $635,000

FEATURE HOME FROM COVER: 13519 GIBRALTER ROAD, ANACORTES

Industrial Space

Windermere Real Estate/Anacortes 3018 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 360.293.8008 www.AnacortesRealEstate.com

#759252 • $1,900

Anacortes Office

Terrific Office Building #748958 • $639,000

Mount Vernon Office

2788 E College Way Mount Vernon, WA 360-416-6500 • adrskagit.com

Like American Dream Real Estate Mount Vernon

360.757.6013 800.869.7084

BURLINGTON PROFESSIONAL BLDG… 1579 sf bldg in great Burlington location. Currently a dental office, great layout for variety of businesses. Adjoining lot also available. $299,900. #733399 ROOM FOR HORSES… charming 3 bedroom home recently updated, located in a beautiful country setting w/ fruit trees in sunny Day Creek 3 acres of fully fenced pasture, shop bldg.. $279,500. #753657 TOP OF THE HILL… 20 acres on Bacus Hill w/water & electric available. Panoramic views to south & west. $69,500.#600802 UNBELIEVABLE BARGAIN… for 60 acres of Timberland just 3 miles east of Sedro Woolley. $89,500.#600933 COMMERCIAL SITE… in excellent Mount Vernon location, paved street w/all utilities available and drainage installed. $437,000 #676549

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333-7783 391-0938 661-5538

Christine Cleland-McGrath 360.708.0267

Imagine living in an intelligently designed, architecturally stunning home situated on a park-like acre. Built for entertaining, it features an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, clever loft, and huge recreation room. Large kitchen with maple cabinets, gas range, and pantry. Quality construction with radiant cement floor on both levels and lots of natural light throughout. Walk up the maple staircase to a bonus room, built-in desk, two bedrooms, and den. Main floor living at its finest! A tranquil setting with easy access to Highway 20.

“Fulfilling Northwest Family Dreams” 1202 Commercial Ave Anacortes, WA 360-588-1515 • adrhomes.net

$575,000

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Brown McMillen Real Estate

w w w. b r o w n m c m i l l e n . c o m • 235 W. Rio Vista Avenue, Burlington

DUPLEX INVESTMENT… 2 units for your retirement account in Burlington. 3 Br and one smaller efficiency unit. Always rented. $207,000 #733489 READY TO BUILD?… Very nice .41 ac level bldg lot in city limits, utilities in street w/only a lot line adjustment, could be turned into 2 lots. $75,000. #576834 NOOKACHAMP HILLS… Gorgeous views, 5 Br., 3 Ba.. Spacious mstr suite, kitchen w/granite, walk-in pantry, eating bar. Great family rm on lower floor, media rm & more. $429,900. #772302 20 ACRES WITH VIEW… Fronting on a gravel road with water & electricity available, bargain priced $79,500. #600682 SEED PROCESSING FACILITY… located on a level site near LaConner. Operating plant with 15,780 SF,buildings & equipment. $1,200,000. #757180

Tim Reichert Jeff Ingman Shelah Inman

391-5587 202-2859 661-0145

CHARMING HOME… 4Br., completely updated. Lg kitchen w/granite counter tops, island,stainless appl.,vaulted wood ceilings,bonus rm wired for entertainment system & more. $359,000. #770461 GREAT BLDG SITE… 17 acres in very private setting near Mount Vernon. Already has issued bldg permit. $239,500. #594939 APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT… already on this nice secluded one acre bldg. Lot near Big Lake. $124,500. #722459 CUTE & COMFY… open floor plan, cute 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath w/lg kitchen, fenced yard, shed. 55+ Park $79,900. #656240 GORGEOUS CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN… home on an acre on Bow Hill. Over 2500 sf, 3 Br, 2.5 Ba,lots of bltins,beech cabinets + 3 car garage. $485,000. #409469

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333-1032 661-0147 421-5160

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SAMISH ISLAND BEAUTY… fully remodeled, open floor plan, 3 Br., 1.75 Ba., Flagstone patio, partial view, garage w/shop & office loft. $339,000. #723301 DUPLEX LOTS IN BURLINGTON… very nice 2 lots to build your own Duplex. Lot 2 & 3. $69,000. #694493 ATTENTION BUILDERS… two acres zoned R-2 ready to be developed. Potential for 8 or 9 lot subdivision with utilities in the street. Convenient to schools & town. $585,000. #772211 SPECTACULAR VIEW… In fill lot top of Alabama w/ one of the most fantastic views of City, Bay & San Juans. $199,000. #657386 MINI FARM… 36 acre Hobby farm, mostly pasture, commute to Seattle. 3 Br., 1 Ba., appx. 2000sf, wood burning stove in lg rec room, lg loft and so much more. $550,000. #81543. BIG LAKE WATERFRONT… 1 ac bldg lot,sunny side of Lake. Sewer, water, gas & power in street. 290+ft of w/front, approved house plans &permit. Possible owner terms $375,000 #480557

Ron Wortham 661-1500 Mary Jo Reitsma 770-6013 Dave Parsons 391-4008

Galen Kindred Travis Lohman

770-7083 661-4533

GRAY: A SHADE BETTER

Bye-bye, beige! Gray is the hot neutral of the moment.

t’s a time-honored real estate maxim: The best way to excite buyers is with the low-key, neutral approach. “One red wall could stop [buyers] from looking any further if that isn’t their thing,” notes Nicole Sassaman, author of “100 Sassy Tips: Renovations” (Design Life, 2013). Home sellers who don’t keep up with interior design trends probably think that painting walls a tan or beige is the way to go neutral and not offend

anyone’s color sensibilities But, “Many people may not be aware that there are great neutrals in certain shades of green, blue, gray, brown, and yellow,” notes Maureen Bray, president of a real estate staging association. Right now, gray is the fashionable neutral, agree experts. “It has become the neutral of choice,” says Leslie Harrington, executive director of a color association. Michelle Minch of a

home staging company in Los Angeles reports that in the newly constructed homes she works on, she sees “a lot of gray tones, from warm to cool grays.” In a poll for its 2015 Trend Report, the National Kitchen & Bath Association found that 77 percent of its designer members used gray in their work during the last year, and they expect the trend to build this year. “Gray is popular nearly everywhere,” says Maria Stapperfenne, 2015 NKBA president. “We see

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it in countertops, floors cabinetry, furnishings, painted walls …you name it. It is truly the new, hip neutral.” But it can be decidedly un-hip to simply grab a can of gray paint off the shelf. “It’s important to use the right shade and tone of gray,” says Bray, adding that “the right shade or tone of gray depends on the amount of natural light in the room as well as the [colors] of the fixed elements present.” May 15, 2015

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SANDI RILEY 770-8670

North Homes Realty Inc. 2725 E. FIR ST, (PARK VILLAGE) MOUNT VERNON

$22,900 #4

55+

2725 E. FIR ST, (PARK VILLAGE) MOUNT VERNON

$34,500

Is Prepaying A Loan Still Penalized?

penalties looks like this: The mortgage market is now divided into two basic parts: qualified mortgages and non-qualified mortgages. Prepayment penalties are prohibited with non-qualified loans, such as jumbo mortgages. Prepayment penalties are allowed with qualified mortgages – loans with Prior to the foreclosure crisis a lot less liability for lenders. To have it seemed fairly common to find mortgages with prepayment penalties. a qualified mortgage – for lenders to face less liability – the loan must meet Are such penalty clauses still allowed? certain standards. For instance, with a qualified mortgage there is a fee-andpoints limitation – payments must be A prepayment penalty can be seen as essentially even – meaning no balloon a form of interest charged to borrowers notes, and lenders must fully document who quickly repay a mortgage. The loan applications. justification for such penalties is that the FHA, VA and conventional loans lender needs the loan to be in place for a automatically are regarded as qualified given time to assure that the mortgage mortgages. However, it is also possible is profitable. for “portfolio” loans – loans lenders In practice, what prepayment originate and keep – to be regarded penalties do is restrict the ability of as qualified mortgages. Such portfolio borrowers to avoid onerous terms or to loans may include prepayment refinance when rates decline. The size penalties. of a prepayment varied with the loan Are prepayment penalties now a product. For instance, under the old problem for borrowers? The answer system if a borrower had a $250,000 is pretty much no but not entirely no. balance with a 5-percent prepayment Here’s why: penalty that lasts four years, the First, the overwhelming majority borrower would owe $12,500 in cash at of loans issued today involve no closing in addition to the loan balance if prepayment penalties. (Think FHA, VA the debt is paid off early. and conventional loans.) In some cases prepayment penalties Second, the only loans that can have did not apply, such as when a house prepayment penalties are portfolio is sold. This is an example of a “soft” loans that meet the standards for prepayment penalty. With a “hard” prepayment penalty the borrower owes qualified mortgages. The mere fact that a loan is a “qualified mortgage” means even if the loan is paid off because the that the borrower has many protections home must be sold. that did not exist prior to 2010. Federal Housing Administration, Third, if there is a prepayment penalty, Veterans Affairs and conventional loans the penalty is limited to 2 percent the do not have prepayment penalties. Instead, penalties prior to the mortgage first year, 2 percent the second year and 1 percent the third year. After meltdown were associated with that, nothing. For specifics, speak with subprime loans and toxic mortgages. Today the story with prepayment lenders.

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1804 TUNDRA LOOP, MOUNT VERNON

55+

ASK OUR BROKER By Peter G. Miller

Sandi Riley 770-8670

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$309,000

OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY 1-4 SANDI R. 770-8670

• GREAT NEW PRICE, AFFORDABLE 55+ FRIENDLY PARK! • COZY 2 BEDROOM, 1.75 BATH “OPEN PLAN” W/NEWER VINYL WINDOWS & FURNACE • LOVELY LANDSCAPING, CLOSE TO CLUBHOUSE W/ACTIVE SOCIAL CALENDAR

• JUST LISTED, LOADED W/UPDATES, ON THE BUS LINE! • SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH W/NEWER WINDOWS, GAS HEAT • NEWER “OAK” KITCHEN W/ISLAND, GREENBELT PRIVACY BACKYARD!

• SUNNY SETTING W/BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING, FULLY FENCED YD., “LIKE NEW!” • LG. MASTER SUITE DOWN, TOTAL OF 4 BD. (OR 3 W/OFFICE) 2.5 BATHS • GORGEOUS GRANITE KITCHEN, WORK ISLAND, W/I PANTRY AND MORE!

2610 E. SECTION ST. “LITTLE MTN. ESTATES” MV

2610 E. SECTION ST. “LITTLE MTN ESTATES” MV 5

$69,500 #1

OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY 1-4 SANDI R. 770-8670

• NEW LISTING, IN WASHINGTON STATE’S “TOP 5” PARKS! • OPEN PLAN W/LG. KITCHEN & FAMILY RM., GAS RANGE, GAS HEAT • 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, EASY CARE VINYL SIDING, PRIVATE YARD!

1030 FAIRHAVEN AVE., BURLINGTON $538,900 D VE RO PP YA T I C

CALL COURTNEY ALDRICH MOORE 425-640-5709 • TOTAL OF 6 LOTS, (W/3,000+ SQ. FT. OFFICE BUILDING ON 3 LOTS) • ZONED R-2. “MULTI-USE”, CARLETTI ARCHITECTS DESIGN AVAIL. • CITY OF BURLINGTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT FULL APPROVAL IN HAND!

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$82,500 #7

+ 55

OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY 1-4 SANDI R. 770-8670

• 1999 “MARLETTE” W/GARAGE/CARPORT & FINISHED SHOP/ HOBBY RM. • SPACIOUS 3 BD., 2 BA. LG. FAMILY ROOM, GAS HEAT + A/C • VIEW TREX DECK W/WHEEL CHAIR RAMP, 55+ LIVING AT IT’S BEST!!

VACANT LAND/E. FAIRHAVEN AVE. BURLINGTON

OPEN HOUSE: SAT & SUN 1-4 ARLENE V. 853-6429

OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY 1-4 SANDI R. 770-8670

• JUST LISTED, LOVELY 1998 “MODULINE” W/LG. FENCED YARD • HUGE “TREX” DECK, QUIET CUL DE SAC, APPROX. 800 S.F. GARAGE/SHOP! • 3 BD., 2 BA., GAS HEAT, LG. SUNNY “OAK” KITCHEN, EXTRA PRIVATE YARD

$180,000 3719 SWAN ROAD, MOUNT VERNON $449,000

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CALL SANDI R. 770-8670 • ONE OF THE VERY FEW “IN TOWN” LARGE BUILDING SITES, UP TO 6 UNITS! • UTILITIES IN THE STREET, 6 LOTS POSS. AS PER BURLINGTON PLANNING • GREAT LOCATION NEAR SCHOOLS/SERVICES/PARKS, APPROX. 1+- ACRE!

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CALL SANDI R. 770-8670

• 1 ACRE W/2 DWELLINGS, COUNTY APPROVED ‘IN LAW” APARTMENT • 3 BD., 2.5 BA., IN HOME THEATER, HUGE GREAT RM., NEW FLOOR COVERINGS • NEW TREX DECK, HIGH DOOR R.V. GARAGE/SHOP, TOTAL OF 4 CAR PARKING

www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 44306 LEONARD RD, CONCRETE

$94,000

Beautiful 2.4 Acre building site or existing recreation site with nice clearing, babbling creek, mountain views, & mature timber. Very private dead-end street, private boat launch access to Skagit River. Existing 2 bed/1ba mfg. home livable to use as-is or remove & build. Call Shawn Danley, 360-488-3858 #772387

41417 CENTER ST, CONCRETE

7694 STATE ROUTE 9, SW

$99,000

2 parcels provide ample room & secluded privacy for this 1 bedroom cabin with a 12x16 guest cottage. Cabela light fixtures, new roofs, hardy board siding, 200 amp panel, leaf relief gutters, & a security system. 10x14 shed on a concrete slab & a 12x16 Tuff Shed. Call Deborah McNeil, 707-8073 #680234

1228 S. 6TH ST, MV

$99,000

INVESTORS!!! Take a look at this! Great bones just waiting for your personal touch. 1800+ SF 3+ bedrooms, 2 baths on a shy 1/4 acre lot. All the heavy lifting and gutting is done. It’s mostly blank canvas, come make this home shine! Call Jamie Yantis, 540-5264 #755955

$225,000

Nice mini farm just outside Sedro-Woolley. Barn, shop, chicken coop, & fenced pasture for your animals. Home has 3 bedrooms & 1 full bath. Hot tub stays. Additional rec room downstairs with access from outside. Home has good siding & a newer roof but needs updating inside. Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 #766088 NE

21075 WILDWOOD PL, SW

$231,000

Lovely 5 Acre property on quiet county lane. 3 Bed, 2 bath home w/large office or studio space. Newer roof, well maintained home. Level acreage, fruit trees, garden space or pasture. Call Cindy Sullivan, 941-9443 #752104

2021 LAVENTURE RD #105, MV

$117,000

Deer Run Condo has new carpet, vinyl & paint! Lower level unit with sliders out to private patio. Close to College, I-5, hospital & shopping. All appliances including washer & dryer, newer light fixtures & faucets throughout. Don’t wait on this one. Call Karine Anderson, 421-1189 or Tasha Zahlis, 391-5075 #759826

1308 S. 12TH ST, MV

$215,000

Adorable 1930s home in a desirable Mount Vernon hill neighborhood. Lots of natural light, including a huge solarium. Garden space in private, fenced back yard. Walking distance to downtown, schools, & hospital. 1 story, Move-in ready. Call Tahlia Honea, 333-5815 #763382

$429,900

814 DANA DR, SW

$264,900

1 level rambler home nestled at the end of a small established development surrounded by comparable homes. Approx. 1350 SF, family, dining & living rooms. Newer gas range & beautiful rock backdrop with a gas fireplace. Attached 2 car garage, fenced back yard & great deck. Plenty of room for a garden & RV. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #784068

17409 DUNBAR RD, MV

$315,000

Established mini-farm ready for your horse or farm animals! 3 bdrm, 1.75 baths, 1621 SF. 1.15 acres with fenced pasture, barn/shop, outbuildings, paving stone patio/walkways, vegetable garden & fruit trees; all in a great west MV location! Low flood insurance premium. Photos & more info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call, Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #768489

925 PEARLE JENSEN WAY, LA CONNER

Custom sprawling Ranch home offering 2624 SF of open living. 3 beds, 2.5 baths plus office & huge bonus room. Barn w/loft +3 stalls on over 11.5 acres. Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 #766614

16840 STATE ROUTE 536, MV

13580 CLAYTON LN, ANA

$444,900

This well-designed 2913 SF home has a deluxe kitchen, dining room, vaulted ceiling living room & a great master suite. 3 beds, den/office, plus 2 bonus rooms! Enjoy the sunrise & sunset views from your covered front porch & partially covered back deck. Great equestrian & gardening opportunities! More info. At SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #776500

18429 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

$459,900

17995 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

360-661-4947 360-421-4111 360-770-9427 360-421-4446 360-941-9443 360-708-5030

David Mani Deborah McNeal Dick Nord Donna Rowell Elizabeth Miller George Bellos

425-319-7091 360-707-8073 360-661-6529 360-708-7984 360-420-3607 360-708-9762

Harry Ota Jake Koetje Jamie Yantis Jannette Krieger Jim Glackin Jim Koetje

360-708-3500 360-466-8045 360-540-5264 360-708-0233 360-428-2828 360-202-2500

5798 CEDAR DR, BOW

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360-708-1010 360-840-9455 360-421-1189 360-421-3082 360-202-4075 360-488-3458

$710,000

Beautiful 4,000+ SF home sits at the end of a private road on well-manicured grounds. This home has an open floor plan, with a tremendous kitchen built to entertain. Full finished day light basement & is equipped with large decks & patios perfect for entertaining. Come enjoy this peaceful & private home. Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 #778282

18907 W. BIG LAKE BLVD, MV

$897,000

Big Lake Custom built home w/100 ft of waterfront features 4 bdrms including Mstr Suite, 3.5 bath, rec rm, & bonus rm plus a 4-car garage. Gourmet kitchen w/an impressive marble island is perfect fit for the serious cook or causal entertaining. The main floor offers an easy flow w/eating area, family, dining & living room, 3 sets of French doors leading to the expansive deck w/ uninterrupted lake views. Call Sherry Johansen, 7083636 #771852

$469,900

NO BANK WATERFRONT, 140 feet of Big Lake frontage offering spectacular lake, mountain & golf course views. Approx. 512 SF dock, lg. detached 3/4 bath house, RV parking. Over 1400 SF of living space, 3 bedrooms, & beautiful cabinets with a Murphy bed can be used as an office or guest bedroom. Open floor plan. Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 #776203

Josh Scott Karen Beckner Karine Anderson Lee Ann Dean Linda Eastman Margy Furst

$659,900

Beautiful handcrafted log home overlooking Lake Campbell. This 3047 SF home has just been completely renovated with new cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, floor coverings, paint & much more. Fir logs, pine floor & a river rock fireplace. A great detached studio too! All nestled on a 3.96 acre lot with a great lake view. More info at SkagitValleyHomes.com Call Bill or Jannette Krieger, 421-4446 #778190

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NMLS ID# 404665 | WA-CL 713524 Branch Manager / Mortgage Consultant Windermere Mortgage Services Series LLC/Skagit Valley

Windermere Real Estate/Skagit Valley • 1030 East College Way • Mount Vernon • (360) 424-4901 • 1-800-849-7939 April Axthelm Balisa Koetje Becky Elde Bill Krieger Cindy Sullivan Dave Patterson

$495,000

Boat owners delight. Home is right on the Swinomish Channel at the La Conner Marina. Modest house, but a good base for remodel. Would make a great rental for out of towners visiting La Conner, or for your weekend getaway. Call Dick Nord, 661-6529 #783311

Wonderful Big Lake low-bank waterfront home with expansive lake views! Dock, landscaped yard, boat launch ramp, outbuilding, large 784 SF garage w/.5 bath for extra storage & workspace. Beautiful interior spaces, instant hot water, new roof & much more! Quiet private location on the lake. Call Jim Glackin, 428-2828 #775532

$99,900

Charming cabin with all new kitchen cabinets and new wood burning stove. Enjoy the stunning views of Skagit Bay form the spacious deck. The cabin is nicely maintained and has washer and dryer hook ups in the bathroom. Newer flooring and carpeting. Call Robin Luif, 420-2026 #759412

$319,500

Country Club 4 bedroom move-in ready home, with large composite deck. Brand new carpet throughout the upstairs. Fresh interior paint. This meticulously clean home features spacious living areas, including a light-filled living & dining room with views of the golf course, new wide-plank flooring, fireplace insert. Attached garage. Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 #772515

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4409 KINGSWAY, ANA $419,000 Great value in this Skyline home. Lots of space & great views. Main level living, upgraded kitchen appliances, many more updated features throughout the home. Two decks to enjoy your water views to the west. Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, HW flooring upstairs. Basement is finished with two more bedrooms & large family room with office space. Lots of southern exposure here. Fenced backyard for the pets & nice garden beds for veggies & flowers + fruit trees. Skyline amenities. Cheryl Frazier 360.202.4789 MLS# 778307 NE

1800 SKYLINE WAY #305, ANA $217,000 Southwesterly facing home w/views of Skyline Marina, Burrows Bay & Islands beyond make this top-floor unit bright & light. Spacious 1553 SF floor plan w/2 BR’s & 1.75 BA’s. Large walk-in closet with built-ins in master. Come home & relax on your deck in the late afternoon sunshine & enjoy the marina views. Exterior features include elevator, secured, covered parking, lockable storage & tennis courts. Minutes to beautiful Washington Park w/boat launch, picnic areas & trails. Skyline amenities. Leigh Zwicker 360.333.9975 MLS# 781811 N

3904 STANKUS PL, ANA $449,000 Great home is nearly new & ready for you. Wonderful location on quiet cul-de-sac w/second story views. Open floor plan with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, custom cabinets, granite counter-tops & stainless steel appliances. Appreciate the custom touches w/woodwrap windows, crown molding, double panel wood doors. The yard is fully fenced. The spacious master suite offers you views of the Bay. Buyers have loved the home, but new opportunity leads to a transfer. 2-10 warranty from builder. Colleen Sargent 360.202.2155 MLS# 783719 W NE

2411 SKYLINE WAY #207, ANA $368,000 Spectacular panoramic views of Burrows Bay, Olympic Mtns, and the islands from this quality, low bank, waterfront condominium. Open floor plan concept: Living room with gas fireplace and access to a deck for entertaining, dining room with built in buffet. Kitchen with stainless appl. Master suite with master bath and lots of closet space. Second bedroom, bathroom. Secure parking garage & security system. Skyline Marina and Washington Park nearby. Great walking trails. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 781743

5655 SECTION AVE, GUEMES ISL. $548,000 Spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains, Mt Baker and islands from this charming 1 BD, 1 BA cottage. This 3/4 acre, high bank waterfront property has lovely flower gardens and hedge rows for privacy. Bring your plans and build your dream home or just enjoy this charming get-away. New 1 car garage with shop and 432 SF loft apt/1BA. Stair easement next door down to a beautiful beach. Enjoy crabbing and clamming from the tidelands. Guemes Isl. is only a 6 minute ferry ride from Anacortes. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 781594

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2616 BERENTSON CT, ANA $495,000 Rock Ridge living at its best with a private, peaceful setting & Anacortes lush forest lands out your windows. Main floor living in this 2013 Strandberg Construction built home. One upper garage & two car garage below; granite counter tops, quality kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, gas fireplace; 2 bedrooms down w/ family room. Main floor living features include master bedroom & bath, office area, great room, laundry room & deck. Kathy Rogers 360.941.4400 MLS# 783464

11954 MARINE DR, ANA $485,000 Spectacular panoramic westerly views of Burrows Bay & Island and the San Juan Islands from this quality built, 3BD/2BA custom home. Step out onto the large deck and listen to waves below. Great room with vaulted ceilings, beams and gas fireplace. Dining area, open kitchen, island. Beautiful MBR Suite, walk-in closet, bath and gas fireplace. Del Mar beach rights at Alexander Beach, Telegraph Bight Cove, daily dock use at Biz Point. Large lot w/wildlife. Private on 3 sides. View easement. Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 781682

4422 ORCHARD AVE, ANA $499,000 Great Orchard home has wonderful view of Padilla Bay & Mt. Baker. Quiet off street location this beautiful home has a great living/dining/kitchen combination with high ceilings, fireplace w/flanking built in bookshelves, cherry stained cabinetry, granite counters & stainless appliances. Built for a cook with double ovens & walk in pantry. Two separate decks enjoy the view. Master suite located near laundry. All baths have tile & marble finishes. Lower level family room. RV parking. Debbie Macy 360.391.2422 MLS# 766871

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s new college graduates set out into the world, many find themselves searching for an apartment for the first time. From initial budgeting to the rental application process, there is a lot to know. Here are a few tips for young people searching for their first apartment. Find Out What – And Where – You Can Afford For most new graduates, a job will dictate the city in which they live. However, housing costs vary by not just by city, but also by neighborhood. Rental site HotPads recently put together an interactive mapping tool that estimates what percentage of gross income new graduates can expect to spend on rent in 11 major metro areas. The company took into account the median rent in select neighborhoods for studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units to find a median perperson monthly rent estimate; census data was then used to find gross salary figures of full-time workers aged 22 to 30 holding college degrees. The resulting maps give new graduates an idea of

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how much and where they can afford to rent based on their job. For example, an accountant in Chicago could expect to put 40 percent of their salary toward rent in the River North neighborhood versus just a quarter in Lincoln Park. In Washington, D.C., however, a market research analyst would pay about the same renting in Dupont Circle (37 percent) versus in nearby Arlington, Virginia (33 percent). According to Mark Uh, a HotPads data scientist, Atlanta and Chicago are some of the more affordable American cities for new graduates. However, he points out that determining average rental cost by city isn’t as helpful as determining it by neighborhood. “In terms of median rent, we did the study with neighborhood-level granularity,” says Uh. “Certain neighborhoods in each city, the rents can be massively different.” Get the Lay of the Land Lifestyle preferences matter, too. Research different neighborhoods, and visit in advance if possible. Look for desirable features such as nearby

grocery stores, gyms and proximity to work. If your ideal neighborhood is too pricey, consider sharing the cost. “If you wanted to live in city center or close to downtown, you’re probably going to spend more than one-third of your takehome to housing costs,” Uh says. “If you really wanted to save money, you might want to find roommates.” Get Your Finances in Order Monthly expenses are separate from initial movein costs. Many apartments require a security deposit and first month’s rent up front, and that is in addition to any application or credit check fees. Be aware of your credit score in advance. If you have little or no credit, or bad credit, you may eventually need to find someone to co-sign on the lease. “First impressions matter,” says Martin Kerpel, a managing broker in Chicago. “If you don’t have established credit, you want to make up for that with how you present yourself. Confirm your appointment, look presentable, and show up on time.”

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Ask the Right Questions Just as finding the right neighborhood is important, so is finding the right unit. Treat each apartment viewing like an inspection, ask questions and review the lease carefully before signing. Kerpel advises finding out if the apartment is going to be painted and/ or cleaned before move-in, in addition to asking about any significant maintenance issues that need to be addressed. “Anything major should be put into the lease in writing,” says Kerpel “In particular if you’re dealing with a leasing agent, you want to make sure the landlord understands and addresses in writing any concerns the tenant may have.” Have Documentation Always bring an ID and checkbook to apartment showings. If the market is competitive, you may want to fill out an application on-site, and landlords don’t often take credit cards. The process will generally include paying an application fee and offering proof of employment. 9

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19837 Aloha Lane

ROOM for rent on Campbell Lake, 2,500 sq. ft. house, shared kitchen & bathroom, beach access, W/D, all utils. pd. incl. cable & high speed Internet, $425. 360-202-1357

Warehouse – office, 1066 sq. ft. of office, 4,060 sq. ft. of warehouse, 600 sq. ft. of mezanine, 12x14 drive in door & loading dock, gas heat & AC. Burlington. Call Allen Brown, 360-770-9877.

Buildable waterfront and waterfront access lots in partially wooded rural setting on the Skagit River. ½ acre to 1 acre. With power, phone, TV and PUD water at each lot. Above the flood plain. No mobile homes. Terms available. A good selection for sale by private party. Prices vary depending on lot. Call George at 360-391-1470.

Lake Front 2.5 Acres

A pristine 3.5 acre lake that is located only six miles south of Anacortes and abuts Deception Pass State Park. This certified building lot with large evergreens, water, electricity, cable, telephone, drain field and driveway already available to the home site commands a sweeping view of small island lake. $229,000 obo. Contract is negotiable. Call: 360-293-8636 or Email: fidalgoland@gmail.com

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THREE 1 ACRE LOTS NEAR LYMAN 12 miles east of I-5. Secluded, surrounded by wildlife areas. Ready to build. View is sensational. The value is in the view – come look. Make an offer. Terms available. No worry of flooding. Call 360-826-3389

Located half way between Burlington and Bellingham. Gently sloping property with about 10 acres of pasture and balance is lightly wooded. Adjoins hundreds of acres of state forest land up the hill to the east and panoramic views to the west. Ideal setting to build your dream home, and has a paved driveway access, underground power, approved well, and building permit has already been paid! Located 3 miles east of freeway at Alger. $229,500 (MLS #741820) Jeff Ingman Brown McMillen Real Estate (360)202-2859

FOR SALE: 1973 single wide manufactured home located in Sedro-Woolley. This 2 bdrm, 1 bath home resides in a 55+ trailer park. Home has a carport, back deck, fully fenced backyard and a 30'x15' living room that has been added. New furnace installed in February 2015. Includes cable, water, garbage/sewer. $13,500. Inquires may call 360-856-1916 for appointment.

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12596 C St., Bayview $529,000 Brawny, Bold and Bodacious. Expansive views to the west of Anacortes and Olympics. Massive rooms with high cedar timber studded ceilings. Entertainers perfect gathering spot. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. Oversized garage. 8 minutes to I-5. ERIK PEDERSEN 360-391-1935

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720 W. Parkway Dr., Mount Vernon, WA MLS #782662. $245,950. ReMax Valley Homes 360-424-7166

Unobstructed 180° view of Saratoga Passage, sunsets, Mt. Baker and Open House Olympic Mountains. Private Saturday May 16th community boat ramp. This 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM daylight rambler has a 121926 c934 2 9:25gourmet 2/16/01 JCw/large 65 iskitchen land work space, walk-in pantry. Main floor: gas fireplace, master suite, den, utility room, central vacuum system, electric furnace w/heat pump. Lower level: 514 S. Skagit St. free standing gas stove in Burlington, WA family room, 2nd bdrm, full MLS #780937 $299,500 4.25" bath w/sauna, a full size kitchen complete w/applcs. REMAX VALLEY HOMES For appt call (360)387-9669 360-424-7166 This is the watch Stephen Hollingshead, Jr. was wearing when he encountered a drunk driver. Time of death 6:55pm.

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CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE BY OWNER 1800 N. 32nd Pl., M.V. $187,000

1990 Marlette 1500 sq ft mobile home, 3 bdrm, 2 bath located on .25 acre in a quiet neighborhood. A must see, newer 30 yr comp roof, sheet rocked interior w/vaulted ceilings. Hardwood floors in living/dining room, new carpet thru-out. Enclosed porches, sunroom, detached garage/shop area, totally fenced. For appt., please call 360-853-5178.

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3 bdrm, 2 bath newer ranch with attached double garage on ½ acre in Lyman. Additional 900 sq ft finished garage - shop, office, gym, RV storage; includes propane stove. Cultivated fenced garden space; privacy fence in patio area. Easy 12 miles east from I-5. $274,900 (360) 826-4506 (360) 632-4744

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23067 Nature View Dr., Sedro-Woolley Fabulous northerly view of mountains & valley w/ Samish River below. Home sits on the ridge on 5.5 acres. 3213 sq ft home, 3bd/3.25ba, formal LR/DR, family room off kitchen. Main level master. Recroom & 3/4 bath downstairs. 3 car garage, 30X40 shop. Wired for generator. New roof in 2014. Large level yard. No HOA. $424,950. #755163 The Baird & Russell Team 360-202-0715

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14518 T-Loop Rd., Bow $399,500. NEW LISTING Situated within a beautiful, peaceful setting on 1-1/2 ac w/awesome views of Mt. Baker, Cascade Range & territorial views of San Juan islands. 4bd, 2-1/2 ba, home updated w/newer windows, siding, kitchen cabinets, granite, bamboo floors, greenhouse. I-5 Cook Rd. exit, w. to Chuckanut Dr. take right.,1st left on Allen West, right on TLoop Rd. MLS# 777677.

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23515 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON $295,000

600 PANORAMA RIDGE,SKAGIT HIGHLANDS $349,500

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4725 MONTE VISTA PLACE, MOUNT VERNON

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Incredibly private yet just ten (10) minutes from town, this 20 acre building site is ready for your house plans! The road is in together with the drilled well and the septic system plus Danya Wolf a foot print for the former log home. 360-708-8294 Fenced area with horse paddock and water for your large pet of choice! 28 x 54 shop with super high ceilings plus a carport for five (5) separate recreational vehicles or utilitarian equipment. Windmill included! MLS#780865

Beautiful Skagit Highlands 2 story view home offering 3 beds/2.5 baths, Master w/ bath, tile shower and Danya Wolf walk-in closet, Kitchen has gorgeous 360-708-8294 countertops and Stainless appliances including gas range, hardwood floors, loft, natural gas heat. Conveniently located next to playground/park! Community features parks and walking trails. MLS 773362

2680 118TH AVE SE #103, BELLEVUE

36493 CAPE HORN RD, S-W

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Great opportunity to set up your chiropractic business! This converted home has roughly half of its space devoted to the practice and the other Russ Lanker half as living space. The chiropractic 360-708-1117 practice area includes a waiting area, office manager space, treatment room, massage room, and patient restroom. The living space includes two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bath and laundry room. Roof and siding new in 1999. The site offers outstanding exposure and the building is zoned rural business. MLS#780847

Country atmosphere just minutes to town. Custom home with four nice-sized bedrooms- all separate Danya Wolf from one another, gas fireplace 360-708-8294 in living room, den, master bath w/walk-in tiled shower, separate garden tub, double sinks and privacy commode. Gas furnace and water heater. Generous 3 car garage, spacious 12.5’ x 30’ deck. Private deck off master. MLS# 773463 705 N 15TH ST, MOUNT VERNON $299,000 XXX STATE ROUTE 9, BIG LAKE

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3 YEARS FLOOD PREMIUM PAID! Spacious, one-level home with 3 Bedrooms, 1.75 Ba in Sedro- Sandy Everett Woolley School District has propane 360-202-3706 heat, well & septic. The double car, attached garage and large backyard deck completes this country home. It has an acre(+-) of level yard for plenty of garden space and play area. A little TLC will make it shine! MLS# 764249 2410 CRUSE RD, SEDRO-WOOLLEY $370,000

1521 N WAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON

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Corner Lot. Living room with gas fireplace, formal dining, kitchen with eating area and lots Danya Wolf of cabinets. Backyard fenced, 360-708-8294 beautifully landscaped yard. Built as an adult family home. Great income potential! MLS# 31951 14678 STATE ROUTE 9, MOUNT VERNON $278,000

Spectacular lake view and stunning sunsets seen from this lot, located on the east (sunny) side of the lake! Property is in an area of beautiful homes and is located directly north of Big Lake Bar & Grill parking lot. Buyer to verify square footage and utility Sandy Everett 360-202-3706 availability. MLS# 670146

1830 STATE ROUTE 9, SEDRO-WOOLLEY

OWNER FINANCING Multifamily Build-to-Suit; up to 13 units possible; we build or you Danya Wolf build; conditional use potential for professional/medical offices; All 360-708-8294 utilities, includes storm retention pond MLS# 751314

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Great location w/easy access to I-405, downtown, parks and trails. Good sized Master w/ full bath and 2 closets. 2nd bedroom has French doors that open to private balcony. Carla Fischer 360-982-0010 Wood burning fireplace in living room. Individual garage and two additional parking spots w/permits. Clubhouse w/sauna and workout room. Pets allowed with restrictions. SS subject to lien holder approval. MLS # 763294 XXX SHANNON LAKE RD, CONCRETE $99,500

$95,000

Love to entertain? The open, spacious floor plan of this beautiful home offers incredible Bertholf opportunities, which can extend, Shirley 360-840-1863 in nice weather, out onto the two-tiered deck, separate patios and beautifully landscaped yard. It’s obvious this quality home and property have been well cared for. MLS# 706814

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Beautiful, peaceful setting. Imagine waking up each morning to spectacular views of Sauk Mountain, the Cascades, Skagit River & the Bertholf valley below...! Enjoy privacy in a Shirley 360-840-1863 park-like atmosphere w/panoramic views. Close to town. Nice hiking through forest w/cedar groves. What more could you ask for? MLS#175569 9909 AVON ALLEN RD, BOW $259,950

Well built 2 bed/1 bath, 1324 sq.ft. rambler in lovely country setting with wraparound masonry fireplace features built in shelving and wood storage; spacious kitchen; large utility room with Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 storage and sink;dog run; fully fenced yard; privacy provided by beautiful stand of Douglas Fir trees; Desirable school district. MLS# 748208

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Remodeled. Open floor plan, newer windows, newer roof, new furnace, lots of room. Great for livestock and berry growing; cross fenced pasture; approx. 15 acres in Suzanne Jenkins 360-941-2983 hay; 2 barns, lower barn has tack room. 20x50 Green house w/power and water. 6 apple trees, 3 plum, 2 Asian pear, 1 peach tree, raspberries and blueberries. MLS#710460 3112 SOUTH BAY DR., BELLINGHAM $499,900

Newer, well maintained manufactured home on acreage. Large Master bedroom with walkin closet and en suite with soaker Danya Wolf tub. Has two additional rooms that 360-708-8294 could be used as bedrooms, office or other work areas. Home has a walk through laundry room with utility sink. Roughly three acres of land cleared and most of the rest could be. Close to all amenities. MLS# 684195 28260 LAKE CAVANAUGH RD, MOUNT VERNON $159,950

LAKE WHATCOM WATERFRONT

Approx. 270’ of South Lake Whatcom waterfront in quiet cove. 2 bdrm/ 1 bath cabin in need of TLC. Suzanne Jenkins New state of the art septic system. 360-941-2983 New water pump. 10 min. from I-5. Has existing dock, with concrete bulkhead running the length of the property. Boat launch close by. close to Sudden Valley Golf course and Wildwood Resort. MLS# 726000

This huge, modern, remodeled triple-wide is located on a private .89 acre cleared lot, backed by trees. Newer floor coverings Sandy Everett & paint are throughout. The 360-202-3706 area around the home has been freshly graveled & a new deck & porch have been added. The 25’X17’ living room complements the 4 spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths. MLS# 737308

EAGLEMONT

1.31 Acre lot ready to build on! Water and septic ALREADY IN. Possible view of Samish River and Mountains. Enjoy wildlife and eagles as your Suzanne Jenkins neighbors! MLS# 772475 360-941-2983

Attractive, large lot in beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course Elva Hunter community, close to brand new 360-202-3086 20,000+ SF clubhouse with fabulous views, dining and full fitness facilities. Complete plans for a beautiful home on this lot are negotiable. MLS# 475295

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3780 E. College Way, Mount Vernon Skagit Tradition Realty, in collaboration with Carol Harris of PrimeLending, is pleased to offer this FREE Housekey Carol Harris Homebuyer seminar. Please make 425-478-1638 NMLS: 518858 plans to attend this informative first step to home ownership! Call Carol Harris or Danya Wolf to reserve your place!

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