NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 N Rueth Dr Griffith, IN 46319

Estimated Value: $377,000 - $399,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,840 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 08, 2021

Last sale price $320,000 $113 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,400/month

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Woodland Park

About This Home

As of September 2021

A spacious qual level in the desirable Woodland Estates subdivision. This home boasts 2 spacious living rooms, a finished basement, a large kitchen, and a main level bedroom/office. The exterior features an enclosed back yard, a beautiful deck, an above ground pool, and an oversized garage with 2 separate garage doors. There are so many nice features on this home that it leaves nothing to be desired. This home is also steps from Woodland Park and the Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve. Deer and wildlife sightings are a common occurence. The A/C was also just replaced this summer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Richey

Listing Leaders License #RB14049225 Listed on: 08/13/2021

Listing Leaders

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephen Richey

Listing Leaders License #RB14049225 Listed on: 08/13/2021

Listing Leaders

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,680

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 10,237 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 146
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Quad-Level Property
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450734180008000006

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Woodland Estates 01 Add/Griffith Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,680

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Paved
  • ResoPoolFeatures: Above Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRAgenericoffice
  • Subdivision Name: Woodland Estates 01 Add/Griffith
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1496
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Quad-Level
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1344
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.235
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x 146
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10237
  • Parcel #: 450734180008000006

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2680

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2021
Closed on
Sep 15, 2021
Sold by
Lapatra Patrick and Smith Rachel
Bought by
Weer Michael A
Seller's Agent
Stephen Richey
Listing Leaders
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Richey
Listing Leaders
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Current Estimated Value
$392,216

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,216
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.79%
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Outstanding Balance
$231,412
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$160,804

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Lapatra Patrick and Smith Rachel
Bought by
Weer Michael A
Seller's Agent
Stephen Richey
Listing Leaders
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Richey
Listing Leaders
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$320,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Outstanding Balance
$231,412
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$160,804

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2020
Closed on
Jan 27, 2021
Sold by
Obrien Sarah
Bought by
Lapatra Patrick and Smith Rachel
Seller's Agent
Michelle Hamilton
JK Pro Realty, LLC
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$300,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.79%
Original Mortgage
$282,000
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2020
Sold by
Obrien William M and Obrien Sarah
Bought by
Obrien Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,500
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2013
Closed on
Oct 3, 2013
Sold by
Mccoy Timothy J and Mccoy Joell M
Bought by
Brien William M O and Brien Sarah A O
Seller's Agent
Joshua Vida
Paradigm Realty Solutions, LLC
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.82%
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2007
Sold by
Rosenau Paul A
Bought by
Mccoy Timothy J and Mccoy Joelle M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Weer Michael A -- Greater Indiana Title Company
Weer Michael A -- Greater Indiana Title Co
Lapatra Patrick $300,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Obrien Sarah -- Ravebswood Title Company Llc
Brien William M O -- Fidelity National Title Co
Mccoy Timothy J -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Weer Michael A $256,000
Closed Weer Michael A $256,000
Previous Owner Lapatra Patrick $282,000
Previous Owner Obrien Sarah $188,500
Previous Owner Brien William M O $209,000
Previous Owner Mccoy Timothy J $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/08/2021 09/08/21 Sold $320,000 0.0% $113 / Sq Ft
08/13/2021 08/13/21 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2021 08/13/21 For Sale $320,000 +6.7% $113 / Sq Ft
01/21/2021 01/21/21 Sold $300,000 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/21/2021 01/21/21 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2020 11/30/20 For Sale $300,000 +36.4% $106 / Sq Ft
10/03/2013 10/03/13 Sold $220,000 0.0% $77 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/03/2013 09/03/13 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2013 08/28/13 For Sale $220,000 -- $77 / 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
2025 $4,193 $387,700 $48,500 $339,200
2024 $11,543 $363,500 $48,500 $315,000
2023 $4,148 $352,400 $48,500 $303,900
2022 $3,734 $318,700 $48,500 $270,200
2021 $2,796 $281,900 $44,500 $237,400
2020 $2,680 $269,200 $44,500 $224,700
2019 $2,811 $276,100 $44,500 $231,600
2018 $3,059 $239,700 $42,400 $197,300
2017 $3,177 $233,700 $42,400 $191,300
2016 $3,300 $229,900 $42,400 $187,500
2014 $3,282 $224,500 $42,400 $182,100
2013 $2,907 $196,000 $42,400 $153,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Stephen Richey

    Listing Leaders

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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michelle Hamilton

    JK Pro Realty, LLC

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  • Joshua Vida

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Joshua Vida

    Paradigm Realty Solutions, LLC

    (574) 626-8432

    1 in this area

    730 Total Sales

    Joshua Vida
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 498919

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-07-34-180-008.000-006

Indiana Lake County Griffith 46319

553 N Rueth Dr, Griffith, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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