$41,500
SOLD JUN 10, 2016

228 E Central Ave Bluffton, IN 46714

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,968 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$21 Per Sq Ft

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Carpet
  • Bluffton High School Rated 10
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Washington Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

*** 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
  • 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
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 984
  • 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

Listed on
Jul 31, 2025
Closed on
Aug 25, 2025
Sold by
Wood Aaron and Wood Ashley
Bought by
Perry Chloe R and Brock Perry
Seller's Agent
Julie Rupp
CUPP REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Isaac Stoller
Steffen Group
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Views
112

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.28%
Original Mortgage
$150,100
Outstanding Balance
$150,100
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,572

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2007
Sold by
Steckbeck Tad M and Steckbeck Kimberli A
Bought by
King Wendall
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 -- Metropolitan Title
Warranty Deed $50,000 Landamerica Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $160,000 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $160,000 +285.5% $81 / Sq Ft
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

  • Julie Rupp

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Julie Rupp

    CUPP REAL ESTATE

    (260) 797-2802

    16 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Julie Rupp
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  • Isaac Stoller

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Isaac Stoller

    Steffen Group

    (260) 413-3515

    94 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Isaac Stoller
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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 and is currently priced at $41,500, approximately $21 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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