NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12194 Forrest Dr Saint John, IN 46373

Saint John Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $380,000 - $436,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$168/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2015

Last sale price $155,000 $65 Per Sq Ft

Est. 161% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,773/month

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wooded Lot
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Kolling Elementary School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of November 2015

Ready to Make Sweat Equity? This bargain priced 1970 Quad level home in the heart of Saint John is ready for a face lift. This home sits on a large, beautiful, wooded lot and awaits your efforts to bring it back to it's glory. This home is being sold AS-IS and is not in a condition to meet low down payment, FHA/VA Loan Requirements. Conventional buyers are o.k. Original Owner. This is NOT a foreclosure or a bank owned property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Peers-Port

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14043998 Listed on: 05/13/2015

Realty Executives Premier

Co-Listed By

Bill Port

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14025049

Realty Executives Premier

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Port

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14025049

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,133

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 200
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway

Home Design

  • Quad-Level Property
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Portable Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Villa Woods Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451129179020000035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,133

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Paved Road, Wooded
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR337
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR337
  • Subdivision Name: Villa Woods
  • Architectural Style: Quad Level
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 672
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • GNR_MiscFeatures: Fixer Upper
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Common Rec Room, Country Kitchen, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Related Living, Skylight(s)
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Acres: 0.459

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Drive

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Central

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19994
  • Parcel #: 451129179020000035
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2133

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2015
Closed on
Nov 9, 2015
Sold by
Karahlios Maris
Bought by
Michaels Madelyn J and Michaels Madelyn
Seller's Agent
Rachel Peers-Port
Realty Executives Premier
Buyer's Agent
Bill Port
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Current Estimated Value
$404,040

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$249,040
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.19%
Original Mortgage
$148,500
Outstanding Balance
$118,513
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$281,022
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Michaels Madelyn J -- Northwest Indiana Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Michaels Madelyn J $148,500
Previous Owner Karahalios James $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/09/2015 11/09/15 Sold $155,000 0.0% $65 / Sq Ft
08/12/2015 08/12/15 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2015 05/13/15 For Sale $155,000 -- $65 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,729 $337,800 $62,600 $275,200
2023 $2,773 $332,800 $62,600 $270,200
2022 $2,773 $277,700 $62,600 $215,100
2021 $2,629 $269,700 $62,600 $207,100
2020 $2,629 $264,300 $56,000 $208,300
2019 $2,811 $260,100 $56,000 $204,100
2018 $2,774 $250,300 $56,000 $194,300
2017 $2,348 $224,500 $56,000 $168,500
2016 $2,148 $210,400 $56,000 $154,400
2014 $2,133 $218,100 $56,000 $162,100
2013 $2,131 $214,800 $56,000 $158,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rachel Peers-Port

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Rachel Peers-Port

    Realty Executives

    (219) 613-7520

    17 in this area

    171 Total Sales

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  • Bill Port

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Bill Port

    Realty Executives

    (219) 613-7527

    16 in this area

    158 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR371849

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-11-29-179-020.000-035

Indiana Lake County Saint John 46373 Saint John

12194 Forrest Dr, Saint John, IN

This home is located at 12194 Forrest Dr, Saint John, IN 46373 since 13 May 2015 and is currently estimated at $404,040, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 12194 Forrest Dr is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Kolling Elementary School, Hal E Clark Middle School, and Lake Central High School.

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