$100,000
SOLD OCT 30, 2020

228 E Arnold St Bluffton, IN 46714

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,128 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$89 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Corner Lot
  • Bluffton High School Rated 9+
  • Backs to Open Ground
  • 1-minute walk to Washington Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

Well cared for, updated, and easy to maintain, are the three things that come to mind with this two bedroom home. Located directly across from the newly renovated Washington Park, this single story home sits close to several city parks, trail system, Blufton Schools and more! This home has had many updates in recent years; Fenced in back yard and concrete sidewalk 2014, Laminate flooring 2018, Energy Saver Windows in the home and garage 2019, recess lighting and painted the kitchen cabinets 2019, interior walls, doors, ceiling and trim painted 2020, three brand new AC units, one year old washer and dryer and new landscape! All that is needed now is for you to move in! Enjoy the large eat in kitchen, while still having a formal dining room/den, and living room. Manageable sized fenced in back yard, with a covered back porch, deck and monster 2.5 car detached garage. There is also a cozy sunroom on the front of the house that is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicholas Huffman

Steffen Group Listed on: 09/30/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Cyndee Fiechter

North Eastern Group Realty

North Eastern Group Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $293

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 59x152
  • Backs to Open Ground
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Schools

  • Bluffton Harrison Elementary And Middle School
  • Bluffton Harrison High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 90-08-04-505-199.000-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$293

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 120
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Total Number of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: T S PT 76-26-12 RW & JW TOWNLEY S0 |
  • Parcel Number ID: 90-08-04-505-199.000-004
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Countertops-Laminate, Deck Open, Detector-Smoke, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Eat-In Kitchen, Garage Door Opener, Landscaped, Near Walking Trail, Open Floor Plan, Porch Covered, Porch Enclosed, Range/Oven Hook Up Elec
  • Sp Lp Percent: 100
  • Year Taxes Payable: 19/20
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 1712
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1128
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1128
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 584
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 88.65
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Partial Basement, Unfinished
  • Basement Material: Block, Poured Concrete
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 13x15, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16x12, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 11x12, On Level: Main
  • Extra Room: Front Porch, Dimensions: 12x8, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 15x9, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x9, On Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 584

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl
  • Outbuilding1: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2.5
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 20x26
  • Garage Sq Ft: 520
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Baseboard
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Mainx6, On Level: 8

Schools

  • School District: MSD of Bluffton Harrison
  • Elementary School: Bluffton Harrison
  • Middle School: Bluffton Harrison
  • High School: Bluffton Harrison
  • Elementary School: Bluffton Harrison

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corner, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 59x152
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 9148
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.21

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Electrical/Lighting, Windows
  • Energy Efficient Windows/Doors: Energy Star Windows, Insulated Glass Windows
  • Green Certifications: Energy Star

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 293
  • Exemptions: Homestead, Mortgage

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bluffton Harrison
  • Middle School: Bluffton Harrison
  • School District: MSD of Bluffton Harrison

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2020
Closed on
Oct 30, 2020
Sold by
Decker Angela D
Bought by
Schwartz Melissa S
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Huffman
Steffen Group
Buyer's Agent
Cyndee Fiechter
North Eastern Group Realty
List Price
$100,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Current Estimated Value
$154,017

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,017
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.77%
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Outstanding Balance
$81,128
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$68,099

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2014
Closed on
Apr 11, 2014
Sold by
Kaehr Douglas A and Kaehr Tamara S
Bought by
Decker Angela D
Seller's Agent
Chandler Gerber
BKM Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Huffman
Steffen Group
List Price
$66,900
Sold Price
$63,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-5.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.30%
Original Mortgage
$64,285
Interest Rate
4.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $90,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $64,285 New Conventional
Previous Owner $62,655 FHA
Previous Owner $16,987 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Sold $100,000 0.0% $89 / Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2020 09/30/20 For Sale $100,000 +58.7% $89 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Sold $63,000 -5.8% $56 / Sq Ft
03/17/2014 03/17/14 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2014 03/01/14 For Sale $66,900 -- $59 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

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 $849 $129,900 $19,600 $110,300
2023 $743 $120,500 $19,600 $100,900
2022 $534 $104,800 $12,000 $92,800
2021 $439 $94,400 $12,000 $82,400
2020 $255 $81,900 $10,400 $71,500
2019 $292 $81,400 $10,400 $71,000
2018 $272 $80,200 $10,400 $69,800
2017 $206 $80,000 $10,400 $69,600
2016 $201 $76,600 $10,000 $66,600
2014 $189 $69,200 $9,300 $59,900
2013 $192 $68,300 $9,000 $59,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202039508

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 90-08-04-505-199.000-004