NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Spruce St Hammond, IN 46324

Estimated Value: $194,000 - $287,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,514 Sq Ft
$151/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 01, 2017

Last sale price $144,000 $95 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,445/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Edison Park

About This Home

As of December 2017

Beautifully remodeled home with brand new stainless steel appliances and newly refinished bathrooms! The great entrance can serve as a receiving room as well as a recreation room! Come and decorate this home! AGENT BONUS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mihaela Raicu

Mihaela Raicu, Broker License #RB14041811 Listed on: 09/22/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,951

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 4,674 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 38x123
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,514 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Smith & Thomas Sub/Hammond Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450612257012000023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,951

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1405
  • Subdivision Name: Smith & Thomas Sub/Hammond
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1514
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Common Rec Room, Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Acres: 0.1073

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Hammond

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 38x123
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4674
  • Parcel #: 450612257012000023

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2951

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2017
Closed on
Dec 1, 2017
Sold by
Indiana Land Trust Company
Bought by
Chester Tiffany
Seller's Agent
Mihaela Raicu
Mihaela Raicu, Broker
List Price
$144,000
Sold Price
$144,000
Current Estimated Value
$229,330

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,330
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%
Original Mortgage
$41,391
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2017
Closed on
May 9, 2017
Sold by
Haywood Barry
Bought by
Indiana Land Trust Co and The Provision Of The Trust
Seller's Agent
Erica Guelinas
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$55,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
457.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2011
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Haywood Barry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2011
Sold by
Bartholomew Andre
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2005
Sold by
Fointno Chris
Bought by
Fointno Christopher E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,967
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2005
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Fointno Chris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,967
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2005
Sold by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa
Bought by
Va

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2005
Sold by
Worland Robert J
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa and Washington Mutual Home Loans Inc
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chester Tiffany -- Indiana Title Network Co
Indiana Land Trust Co -- None Available
Haywood Barry $36,500 None Available
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company $22,500 None Available
Fointno Christopher E -- Stewart Title Services
Fointno Chris -- Stewart Title Services
Va -- --
Washington Mutual Bank Fa $65,217 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chester Tiffany $41,391
Previous Owner Fointno Chris $79,967
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Sold $144,000 0.0% $95 / Sq Ft
10/31/2017 10/31/17 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2017 09/22/17 For Sale $144,000 +161.8% $95 / Sq Ft
05/09/2017 05/09/17 Sold $55,000 0.0% $36 / Sq Ft
04/20/2017 04/20/17 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2017 02/21/17 For Sale $55,000 -- $36 / 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 $7,710 $174,300 $22,300 $152,000
2023 $1,964 $161,300 $22,300 $139,000
2022 $1,964 $151,400 $22,300 $129,100
2021 $1,850 $142,200 $14,700 $127,500
2020 $1,730 $133,300 $14,700 $118,600
2019 $1,772 $125,600 $14,700 $110,900
2018 $1,851 $123,500 $14,700 $108,800
2017 $1,521 $95,900 $14,700 $81,200
2016 $2,951 $94,000 $14,700 $79,300
2014 $2,982 $95,200 $14,700 $80,500
2013 $2,894 $97,600 $14,700 $82,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Mihaela Raicu

    Mihaela Raicu, Broker

    (219) 440-2885

    5 Total Sales

    Mihaela Raicu
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Erica Guelinas

    Century 21 Circle

    (219) 765-2062

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Erica Guelinas
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR422807

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-06-12-257-012.000-023

Indiana Lake County Hammond 46324

538 Spruce St, Hammond, IN

This home is located at 538 Spruce St, Hammond, IN 46324 since 22 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $229,330, approximately $151 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 538 Spruce St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Thomas A Edison Elementary School, Eggers Middle School, and Hammond High School.

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