$60,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2015

2638 Birch Ave Whiting, IN 46394

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,002 Sq Ft
4,879 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$60 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Cooling Available
  • Ranch Style House
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Amoco Park

About This Home

As of July 2020

This 2 bedroom home comes with some nice updates, improvements, and features. The interior of the home has been freshly painted, seller had a new furnace installed, new refrigerator, new toilet, new bath fan and light, new ceiling fan in the living room, and new front and back screen doors. The basement has poured concrete foundation walls that keep the basement dry. The backyard has a 2 car garage and a separate 1 car garage with 220 amp service. 3 car garage in Whiting! Plus, there is a 10 x 14 storage shed that stays too! The living room, hallway, and bedrooms have hardwood flooring in them. Plus, all of the doors are solid 6 panel doors. There are bay windows in the front and side of the home that allow in plenty of natural sunlight. The finished room in the basement could be used as a 3rd bedroom too! Altogether, this a great house for the money!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Kroczek

McColly Real Estate License #RB14030533 Listed on: 06/16/2015

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,095

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 4,879 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 122
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,002 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Resub. Bl.3 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450318231028000023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,095

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Satellite Dish
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR254
  • Subdivision Name: Resub. BL.3
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 599
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Fence, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.112

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Hammond

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 122
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4879
  • Parcel #: 450318231028000023

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1095

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2020
Closed on
Jul 13, 2020
Sold by
Pierce Adam J and Pierce Nina W
Bought by
Magallanes Jose R
Seller's Agent
Nina Pierce
Nina Pierce, Broker
List Price
$70,000
Sold Price
$70,000
Current Estimated Value
$128,047

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,047
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2018
Sold by
Pierce Adam J and Pierce Nina W
Bought by
Pierce Adam J and Pierce Nina W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2016
Sold by
Pierce Adam J
Bought by
Pierce Adam J and Pierce Nina E

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2015
Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Martinez Robert and Martinez Suzanne
Bought by
Pierce Adam J
Seller's Agent
Steve Kroczek
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$60,000
Sold Price
$60,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.83%
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 Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed -- Community Title Co
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2020 07/13/20 Sold $70,000 0.0% $84 / Sq Ft
07/12/2020 07/12/20 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2020 06/03/20 For Sale $70,000 +16.7% $84 / Sq Ft
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Sold $60,000 0.0% $60 / Sq Ft
06/18/2015 06/18/15 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2015 06/16/15 For Sale $60,000 -- $60 / 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 $4,378 $124,300 $19,600 $104,700
2023 $1,109 $91,600 $20,200 $71,400
2022 $1,109 $90,700 $20,200 $70,500
2021 $957 $79,700 $13,400 $66,300
2020 $2,080 $76,200 $13,400 $62,800
2019 $2,176 $75,300 $13,400 $61,900
2018 $2,293 $72,900 $13,400 $59,500
2017 $2,544 $70,600 $13,400 $57,200
2016 $2,152 $69,100 $13,400 $55,700
2014 $1,061 $79,400 $13,500 $65,900
2013 $938 $73,000 $13,400 $59,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Nina Pierce

    Nina Pierce, Broker

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  • Steve Kroczek

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Steve Kroczek

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 616-1962

    2 in this area

    124 Total Sales

    Steve Kroczek
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR374479

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-03-18-231-028.000-023

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

2638 Birch Ave, Whiting, IN

This home is located at 2638 Birch Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 and is currently priced at $60,000, approximately $59 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 2638 Birch Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Eggers Middle School, and Hammond High School.

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