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          Chuck Marunde by Chuck Marunde
          March 9, 2012
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          How could a Port Angeles home for sale get stolen?  Well, it did, and this is the true story of how a custom built Port Angeles home for sale was stolen.  I know because I personally witnessed the entire episode.  This home was originally listed for over half a million dollars, and it just sold for $227,500.

          Port Angeles Home for Sale – Custom Home

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          Port Angeles Home for Sale – 10 Gorgeous Acres

          We need to start at the beginning.  In April of 2010 this Port Angeles home for sale was put in the MLS at a price of $550,000.  It is beautiful custom built home, 3,440 square feet, hardwood floors, a kitchen with custom built cabinets, a large island, and far too many amenities to mention.  You can see from the photo how beautiful this home is.  There are 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, and a large entertainment area.  It was built in 2007, and it sits in the country in a very private setting (you can’t see any other homes).  But it gets better.  This home is nestled on 10 fenced acres, which is 80% cleared.  There’s a small guest home on the property, and a nice garage and shop.  Believe me, this is a rare property.

          I showed this Port Angeles home sale several times over the years as the price slowly came down to $450,000 and after not selling for a year, it was relisted and the price raised to $495,000.  I’m not kidding.  There certainly can be a reason for raising a listing price, but in this case there clearly was not.  After not selling for another full year, the price was reduced to $425,000.  During this time, I wrote an offer on the house for what my clients (and I) felt was a reasonable fair market value in the amount of $345,000.  The seller’s and their Realtor laughed at us. 

          At the time we drafted the offer, my intuition told me to take my clients down to the county building department and look at the building permit file.  That’s not something I do regularly, but in this case my gut told me something was missing.  I wasn’t sure what it could be, but off we went to the county.  When my clients and I ask for the county building permit file, which is public information, the county clerk said, “There’s no house on that property.”  I responded, “Yes, there is.”  With a straight face she said, “No there isn’t,” to which I replied, “Yes, there is.” 

          Port Angeles Home for Sale- No Permit

          Finally, with a smile she brought out the file.  The owner had built this entire house without any building permit.  Is that amazing or what!  My clients as buyers would have to get permits in order for the house to be inhabitable legally.  The county told us there would have to be inspections of the inside of the house walls, the electrical, the plumbing, the foundation, the construction of the home, the roof, and so on.  If it all complied with the building code, the permit fees plus penalties would have to be paid.

          Of course I called the listing agent and asked if she knew the house was never permitted, and if she did, why was it not on the MLS data sheets and disclosed.  I never got an answer, and the MLS data sheets in the weeks to follow never did disclose that this house was completely illegal and umpermitted.  Amazing.

          This Port Angeles home for sale just sold at a foreclosure sale for $227,500.  Absolutely amazing.  I wonder if the new owner even knows that the house has no building permit.  However the new owner may have paid for it (with or without a loan), she certainly got one of the bargains of the century.  This Port Angeles home for sale was stolen.

           

          Last Updated on March 9, 2012 by Chuck Marunde

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          Chuck grew up in remote Alaska, graduated from the University of Alaska with a degree in Economics and Teacher Certification, and after teaching high school for two years, went to law school at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. He served four years as a Captain and JAG in the USAF at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. After practicing real estate law for 20 years in Washington, Chuck founded iRealty Virtual Brokers covering Sequim and the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. He is the author of 2,200 real estate articles and a dozen real estate books, and he produced over 100 real estate videos. Chuck combined his love for real estate and technology to create a massive Internet presence, and his articles and videos and books have been viewed by millions. Chuck is a well recognized real estate expert and his counsel is sought by other brokers and practicing attorneys around the country. Buyers from New York to Hawaii and from Florida to Alaska seek him out to retain him as their buyer's agent, and home owners around the State of Washington seek him out because of his new Flat Fee Listing Service. 

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          Comments 4

          1. EJ says:
            11 years ago

            Wow. I guess this happens from time to time. Now is certainly the time to have the radar on for buying a home. I guess the words patience and due diligence would come to mind.

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          2. dan grove says:
            11 years ago

            Chuck, I remember that house. It semed to be well constructed and had high end features. Truly amazing. Once the new owners get all issues resolved they will have a beautiful home in a beautiful setting.

            Editor’s Note. Yes, Dan. You’re right I think. The buyer got it at such an incredible price, the cost of getting the permit resolved will be solveable probably for a few thousand dollars.

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          3. Carolyn says:
            11 years ago

            As one of those who were interested in this property, but was extremely uncertain about the defects, I’d love to know how the new owners will correct the county problems and how much it ultimately cost.

            Editor’s Note: Yes Carolyn. I wonder the same things. I recognize the new owner’s name, and I would suppose she is related to Jay who died a few months ago.

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          4. Charley says:
            11 years ago

            From past experience in looking for real estate in Port Angeles, we found many questionable properties, both land and homes. It appears, the city and county can be lapse in checking up on homes that were being built during the heyday, (2005 to 2007) or thereabouts. We found builders that were from California who also did not acquire permits, house was built, then when finally sold, only then it was discovered permits missing. Greed took over and so much beautiful pristine land was cleared without permits as well. As time passes, there will be other “discoveries” of homes built without permits. We still cannot understand why the county and city are so lax in this regard. As a prospective buyer, you have the responsibility to do your own homework We spent many hours, days, and years researching any property that we were interested in by going to the county or city offices and asked questions. Many times for example , fences were installed without being surveyed or with permits. The new buyers are stuck with the problem and expense. Yes, Caveat Emptor, buyer beware ! Our real estate at the time provided us with the feasibility study instructions which was very helpful. You cannot leave anything to chance and believe anything said without securing your own proof and documentation. It is your money ! If the new owner in your article is that uninformed, it is their fault.

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