NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3742 Colfax Ave Griffith, IN 46319

Estimated Value: $151,000 - $178,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
896 Sq Ft
$188/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2016

Last sale price $74,900 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 125% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,270/month

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Cooling Available
  • Handicap Accessible

About This Home

As of July 2016

MOVE-IN READY, REMODELED, Ranch Home in CONVENIENT GRIFFITH LOCATION at an AFFORDABLE PRICE = GREAT OPPORTUNITY! One-Level Living offers NEW Carpeting, Refinished HARDWOOD Flrng, COMPLETELY REMODELED Bthrm, & BRAND NEW KITCHEN. Neutral, Fresh Paint Palette throughout Entire HOME includes White Trim and Interior Drs. BRAND NEW Furnace, Central A/C, HWH, Garage Roof, Interior/Exterior Doors, Light Fixtures, & Ceiling Fans in Both Bdrms. Kitchen has NEW Maple Cabinetry, NEW Countertops, & NEW Tile Flrng. BRAND NEW, FULL APPLIANCE Package includes STAINLESS STEEL Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, & Microwave! NICE SIZE Laundry Rm off Kitchen has Tile Flrng and Laundry Tub. Exterior Drs in Both Kitchen and Laundry Rm lead to NICE SIZE Backyard w/ DECK and 2.5 C Grg w/ Side-Drive Access. Estimated Taxes of $431/yr with Exemptions = Payment LESS THAN RENT! County and State Down Payment Assistance Programs available for QUALIFYING BUYERS for LOW OUT-OF-POCKET Costs = EASY HOME OWNERSHIP!

Last Listed By

Lisa Thompson

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB14031377 Listed on: 04/04/2016

@properties/Christie's Intl RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x200

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 896 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450726226014000006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,529

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR230
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • 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: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barrier Free Access, Deck
  • Acres: 0.35

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Griffith

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75x200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 450726226014000006
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1529

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2024
Sold by
Jems Investments Llc
Bought by
Rivas Jose B
Total Days on Market
81
Current Estimated Value
$168,578

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,929
Outstanding Balance
$124,914
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$46,043

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2024
Sold by
Bruno Joel B
Bought by
Jems Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2016
Closed on
Jul 29, 2016
Sold by
Restani Eduardo
Bought by
Bruno Joel B
Seller's Agent
Lisa Thompson
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$74,900
Sold Price
$74,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.80%
Original Mortgage
$73,542
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2015
Sold by
3742 Colfax Ave Land Trust
Bought by
Restani Eduardo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2014
Sold by
Lakeview Land Co Llc
Bought by
3742 Colfax Ave Land Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2006
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Lake View Land Co Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,500
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2005
Sold by
Irwin Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Hud

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rivas Jose B $179,900 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Jems Investments Llc $85,000 Chicago Title
Bruno Joel B -- Chicago Title Ins Co
Restani Eduardo -- Meridian Title Corp
3742 Colfax Ave Land Trust $12,391 None Available
Lake View Land Co Llc -- Meridian Title Corp
Hud -- The Talon Group
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $78,708 The Talon Group
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rivas Jose B $125,929
Previous Owner Bruno Joel B $35,000
Previous Owner Bruno Joel B $73,542
Previous Owner Lake View Land Co Llc $55,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2016 07/29/16 Sold $74,900 0.0% $84 / Sq Ft
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2016 04/04/16 For Sale $74,900 -- $84 / 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 $3,908 $121,600 $30,600 $91,000
2023 $1,171 $119,300 $30,600 $88,700
2022 $1,171 $116,200 $30,600 $85,600
2021 $266 $49,700 $13,800 $35,900
2020 $281 $53,200 $13,800 $39,400
2019 $344 $53,200 $13,800 $39,400
2018 $352 $53,200 $13,800 $39,400
2017 $361 $54,700 $13,800 $40,900
2016 $1,639 $56,600 $13,800 $42,800
2014 $1,645 $56,500 $14,500 $42,000
2013 $1,656 $55,300 $14,500 $40,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Thompson

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Lisa Thompson

    @ Properties

    (219) 617-5884

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR390861

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-07-26-226-014.000-006

Indiana Lake County Griffith 46319

3742 Colfax Ave, Griffith, IN

Homes for Sale in Griffith, IN

This home is located at 3742 Colfax Ave, Griffith, IN 46319 since 04 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $168,578, approximately $188 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 3742 Colfax Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Griffith Senior High School, St Mary School, and Calumet Christian School.

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