NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 W Central Ave Bluffton, IN 46714

Estimated Value: $130,000 - $166,292

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,238 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 11, 2016

Last sale price $29,500 $24 Per Sq Ft

Est. 400% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $924/month

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered patio or porch
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bluffton High School Rated 9+
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of May 2016

Two bedroom home possibly 3. The front family room with the fireplace has been used as a 3rd bedroom. Original woodwork throughout the home which gives it a lot of charm and character. Rooms are large and floors are level. The exterior walls of the 2 room basement have been spray foamed insulated. The detached garage has a 2nd story storage loft. Additional features would include the covered front porch, fenced back yard, 8 x 8' garden shed. Come take a closer look.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rudy Frauhiger

Coldwell Banker Holloway Listed on: 01/07/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicholas Huffman

Steffen Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $633

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 8,874 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58 x 153
  • Wire Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Asbestos Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Stone or Rock in Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 90-08-04-530-048.000-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$633

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 116
  • 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 West, Lot 87 in section 4F
  • Parcel Number ID: 90-08-04-530-048.000-004
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Countertops-Laminate, Eat-In Kitchen, Foyer Entry, Porch Covered, Range/Oven Hook Up Elec, Sump Pump
  • Cross Street: Oak St
  • Inside City Limits: Yes
  • Investment Property: Yes
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
  • Road Access: City
  • Road Surface: Paved
  • Section Number: 4F
  • Sp Lp Percent: 83.1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2146
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1238
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1238
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 908
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Partial Basement, Unfinished
  • Basement Material: Stone
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Family Rm, Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 16x17, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14x15, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15x15, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 14x11, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x15, On Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 908

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Asbestos, Wood
  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Outbuilding1: Shed, Dimensions: 8x8, 64
  • Fence: Woven Wire

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 20x16
  • Garage Sq Ft: 320

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Electric Company: AEP/I&M
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11xMain, On Level: 5

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 58 x 153
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 8874
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Number: 87

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 632.86

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2020
Sold by
Parlor City Rentals Llc
Bought by
Drayer Brian Michael and Drayer Shannon Denise
Total Days on Market
112
Current Estimated Value
$147,573

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,050
Outstanding Balance
$71,347
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$73,932

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2017
Sold by
Reinhard Alex M and Reinhard Kristin R
Bought by
Ark Enterprises Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2017
Sold by
Fiechter Quinn A
Bought by
Reinhard Alex and Reinhard Kristin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2000
Sold by
Merlin Barrick and Undiv Corinna Ea
Bought by
Ten In Com W and Ten Survivorship O
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
Drayer Brian Michael -- None Available
Ark Enterprises Llc -- --
Reinhard Alex -- --
Ten In Com W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Drayer Brian Michael $79,050
Previous Owner Parlor City Rentals Llc $450,000
Previous Owner Reinhard Alex $122,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/11/2016 05/11/16 Sold $29,500 -23.4% $24 / Sq Ft
04/28/2016 04/28/16 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2016 01/07/16 For Sale $38,500 -- $31 / 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 $1,172 $159,500 $19,500 $140,000
2023 $1,030 $146,700 $19,500 $127,200
2022 $768 $127,900 $11,900 $116,000
2021 $639 $114,100 $11,900 $102,200
2020 $291 $27,300 $3,300 $24,000
2019 $973 $58,000 $7,200 $50,800
2018 $969 $58,000 $7,300 $50,700
2017 $1,174 $81,200 $10,300 $70,900
2016 $559 $35,100 $4,900 $30,200
2014 $587 $35,100 $4,800 $30,300
2013 $540 $34,800 $8,800 $26,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Rudy Frauhiger

    Coldwell Banker Holloway

  • Nicholas Huffman

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Nicholas Huffman

    Steffen Group

    (260) 827-8255

    133 in this area

    204 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 201600800

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 90-08-04-530-048.000-004

Indiana Wells County Bluffton 46714

521 W Central Ave, Bluffton, IN

This home is located at 521 W Central Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714 since 07 January 2016 and is currently estimated at $147,573, approximately $119 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 521 W 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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