NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 E Central Ave Bluffton, IN 46714

Estimated Value: $159,000 - $205,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,968 Sq Ft
$92/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 10, 2016

Last sale price $41,500 $21 Per Sq Ft

Est. 334% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,103/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Carpet
  • Bluffton High School Rated 9+
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Washington Park

About This Home

As of June 2016

*** Nice Location ~ Bluffton Schools Home *** Currently Rented * 3 Bedrooms with 2 Full Baths * 1968 Square Feet * Wood Deck 11x14 * Very Affordably Priced - Great Possibilities with Great Potential *

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chandler Gerber

BKM Real Estate Listed on: 05/23/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Chandler Gerber

BKM Real Estate Listed on: 05/23/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $658

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42x178
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Cellar
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 90-08-04-518-066.000-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$658

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 116
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Number of Rooms: 7
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Legal Description: SS 15-26-12
  • Parcel Number ID: 90-08-04-518-066.000-004
  • Platted: Yes
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
  • Section Number: 4M
  • Sp Lp Percent: 100
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2384
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1968
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1968
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 416
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl, Cellar, Partial Basement, Unfinished
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 18x14, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13x11, On Level: Main
  • Breakfast Room: On Level: N/A
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15x14, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: On Level: N/A
  • Den: On Level: N/A
  • Recreation Room: On Level: N/A
  • Extra Room: On Level: N/A
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 11x20, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14x13, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: N/A
  • Bedroom 5: On Level: N/A
  • Other Room1: Dimensions: 11x11, On Level: Upper
  • Other Room 2: On Level: N
  • Other Room 3: On Level: N
  • Loft: On Level: N/A
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 416

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Outbuilding1: None

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Laundry: On Level: 0

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot Dimensions: 42x178
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 7405
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Zoning: R1 - Single Family Residential

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 658.1
  • Total Assessed Value: 36500

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2007
Sold by
Steckbeck Tad M and Steckbeck Kimberli A
Bought by
King Wendall
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$180,244
Source: Public Records

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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
King Wendall $50,000 Landamerica Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Woo Aaron $36,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/10/2016 06/10/16 Sold $41,500 0.0% $21 / Sq Ft
05/23/2016 05/23/16 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2016 05/23/16 For Sale $41,500 -- $21 / 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 $1,088 $152,800 $16,600 $136,200
2023 $946 $140,200 $16,600 $123,600
2022 $751 $122,400 $9,900 $112,500
2021 $636 $109,600 $9,900 $99,700
2020 $494 $107,400 $7,900 $99,500
2019 $535 $103,000 $7,900 $95,100
2018 $502 $101,200 $7,900 $93,300
2017 $384 $101,400 $7,900 $93,500
2016 $109 $36,500 $2,600 $33,900
2014 $610 $36,500 $2,700 $33,800
2013 $664 $43,100 $6,800 $36,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Chandler Gerber

    BKM Real Estate

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 201622986

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 90-08-04-518-066.000-004

Indiana Wells County Bluffton 46714

228 E Central Ave, Bluffton, IN

This home is located at 228 E Central Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714 since 23 May 2016 and is currently estimated at $180,244, approximately $91 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 228 E Central Ave is a home located in Wells County with nearby schools including Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School, Bluffton-Harrison Middle School, and Bluffton High School.

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