$263,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025

1738 N Lafayette St Griffith, IN 46319

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,152 Sq Ft
8,102 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Front Porch
  • No HOA
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom brick ranch on a finished basement. Conveniently located with a 2.5 car garage, fresh paint throughout main level, and hardwood floors. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Ostrander

Banga Realty, LLC License #RB18000863 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Milford

Compass Indiana, LLC License #RB14052457

Compass Indiana, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,134

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 8,102 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Additional Features

  • Front Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bellamy & Gage Northridge Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450723376015000006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,134

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Lower Level, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1703
  • Subdivision Name: Bellamy & Gage Northridge Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1076
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Basement: Finished, Sump Pump, Storage Space
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1076

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.186
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Griffith

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8102
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 450723376015000006

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2134

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Plugge Brian A
Bought by
Mensing Keith Edward
Seller's Agent
Sarah Ostrander
Banga Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Milford
Compass Indiana, LLC
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$263,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.15%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$255,633

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,367
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.75%
Original Mortgage
$258,236
Outstanding Balance
$257,114
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$1,481

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2009
Sold by
Darrell Lee R and Darrell Janice L
Bought by
Plugge Brian A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,500
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed -- Ticor Title Highland
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $258,236 FHA
Previous Owner $135,500 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $263,000 +1.2% $122 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $260,000 -- $121 / 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 $6,073 $192,100 $28,800 $163,300
2023 $2,134 $185,400 $28,800 $156,600
2022 $1,855 $162,300 $28,800 $133,500
2021 $1,475 $148,200 $22,300 $125,900
2020 $1,463 $147,000 $22,300 $124,700
2019 $1,451 $141,300 $19,500 $121,800
2018 $1,381 $121,900 $18,500 $103,400
2017 $1,437 $125,300 $18,500 $106,800
2016 $1,616 $129,200 $18,500 $110,700
2014 $1,446 $118,300 $18,500 $99,800
2013 $1,498 $117,100 $18,500 $98,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Ostrander

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sarah Ostrander

    Banga Realty, LLC

    (219) 314-3170

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Sarah Ostrander
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  • Nicole Milford

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Nicole Milford

    Compass Indiana, LLC

    (630) 251-0382

    7 in this area

    464 Total Sales

    Nicole Milford
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 816922

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-07-23-376-015.000-006

Indiana Lake County Griffith 46319

1738 N Lafayette St, Griffith, IN

This home is located at 1738 N Lafayette St, Griffith, IN 46319 and is currently priced at $263,000, approximately $122 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 1738 N Lafayette St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Griffith Senior High School, Calumet Christian School, and St Mary School.

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