NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1557 Bigger St Gary, IN 46404

Tolleston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $158,232 - $184,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,872 Sq Ft
$91/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 09, 2012

Last sale price $17,100 $9 Per Sq Ft

Est. 900% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,129/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2012

*Great Investment property* Nice size Bi-Level with attached garage.

Last Listed By

Allen Watkins

McColly Real Estate License #RB14022602 Listed on: 02/13/2012

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 63x125

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,872 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • No Utilities

Community Details

  • Calumet Park Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450807402010000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1051
  • Subdivision Name: CALUMET PARK
  • Architectural Style: Multi-Level
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Utilities: Off
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gary

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 63x125
  • Parcel #: 450807402010000004

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2166

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2012
Closed on
Mar 7, 2012
Sold by
Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corporat
Bought by
Jordan Booker T
Seller's Agent
Allen Watkins
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Massenburg
Keller Williams Preferred Real
List Price
$17,100
Sold Price
$17,100
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$171,058

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$153,958

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2012
Sold by
Gmac Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corporat

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2006
Sold by
Davis Carlton
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems and Gmac Mortgage Corp

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
Jordan Booker T -- Community Title Company
Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corporat -- Community Title Company
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $79,642 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp $18,100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/09/2012 03/09/12 Sold $17,100 0.0% $9 / Sq Ft
02/27/2012 02/27/12 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2012 02/13/12 For Sale $17,100 -- $9 / 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 $6,048 $73,600 $16,600 $57,000
2023 $1,563 $68,600 $16,600 $52,000
2022 $1,563 $60,800 $6,700 $54,100
2021 $1,447 $56,300 $6,700 $49,600
2020 $1,406 $54,700 $6,700 $48,000
2019 $1,209 $51,800 $6,700 $45,100
2018 $1,270 $53,700 $7,100 $46,600
2017 $1,269 $55,700 $7,100 $48,600
2016 $1,301 $58,000 $7,100 $50,900
2014 $1,774 $75,600 $7,500 $68,100
2013 $1,641 $72,800 $7,500 $65,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Allen Watkins

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Allen Watkins

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 307-1159

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Allen Watkins
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Barbara Massenburg

    Keller Williams Preferred Real

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR301636

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-08-07-402-010.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46404 Tolleston

1557 Bigger St, Gary, IN

Homes for Sale in Gary, IN

This home is located at 1557 Bigger St, Gary, IN 46404 since 13 February 2012 and is currently estimated at $171,058, approximately $91 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 1557 Bigger St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Bailly Preparatory Academy, West Side Leadership Academy, and Aspire Charter Academy.

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