NOT LISTED FOR SALE

555 N Forest Ave Griffith, IN 46319

Estimated Value: $380,000 - $419,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,008 Sq Ft
$134/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2012

Last sale price $225,000 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,081/month

129 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2012

What a find! Spacious 1 1/2 story on quiet tree lined street. Views everywhere you look. Nature preserve across the street wooded lot next door. Tree studded yard with many perennials. 4 bed 3 bths 2 fireplaces. HW floor in kitchen, dining and entry (just refinished). Spacious LR with fireplace views of rear yard. All appliances stay in the well appointed kitchen.Dish washer is new. Cherry cabinets are beautiful. 3 season room off the dining area. MB on main level is very large with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Walk in closet. Powder room on main level. Upper level features a large loft with wet bar, fireplace and door that access upper deck. 3 wonderful size bedrooms on this level. All have great closets. Very cozy space. Large garage has access through the laundry room. Some updates: new carpet, newer dishwasher, all new Toto toilets. 6 panel doors throughout main level, laundry, whole house fan. DON'T MISS THIS ONE OF A KIND HOME! WARRANTY INCLUDED!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne Cline

McColly Real Estate License #RB14014025 Listed on: 03/23/2012

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Rod Oancea

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB14040342

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,730

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 9,322 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x116
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,008 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Furnace Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Woodland Estates Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450734156008000006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,730

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Paved Road, Sidewalks, Nearly Level
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Furnace Humidifier, Whole House Fan, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR254
  • Subdivision Name: Woodland Estates
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 560
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Bathroom, FP Living/Great Room, FP Rec Room, Whirlpool Tub, Finished Laundry Rm, Main Bedroom Bath
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Acres: 0.214

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Griffith

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80x116
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9322
  • Parcel #: 450734156008000006
  • Zoning Description: Res

Tax Info

  • Year: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3730

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2012
Closed on
Jul 30, 2012
Sold by
Merritt Robert and Merritt Cynthia
Bought by
Pierson Leissa I
Seller's Agent
Dianne Cline
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rod Oancea
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Current Estimated Value
$402,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$177,542
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.55%
Original Mortgage
$220,924
Outstanding Balance
$155,393
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$248,784

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2009
Sold by
Adzia George A and Adzia Patricia A
Bought by
Merritt Robert and Merritt Cynthia
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
Pierson Leissa I -- Community Title Company
Merritt Robert -- Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pierson Leissa I $220,924
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2012 07/30/12 Sold $225,000 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft
07/30/2012 07/30/12 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2012 03/23/12 For Sale $225,000 -- $75 / 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 $11,369 $358,800 $49,800 $309,000
2023 $3,672 $347,100 $49,800 $297,300
2022 $3,672 $314,400 $49,800 $264,600
2021 $2,535 $254,500 $43,000 $211,500
2020 $2,466 $247,500 $43,000 $204,500
2019 $2,511 $247,500 $43,000 $204,500
2018 $2,673 $214,700 $41,000 $173,700
2017 $2,902 $213,700 $41,000 $172,700
2016 $3,015 $210,400 $41,000 $169,400
2014 $3,285 $223,800 $41,000 $182,800
2013 $3,259 $216,500 $41,000 $175,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dianne Cline

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Dianne Cline

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 765-1015

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Dianne Cline
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Rod Oancea

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR304178

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-07-34-156-008.000-006

Indiana Lake County Griffith 46319

555 N Forest Ave, Griffith, IN

This home is located at 555 N Forest Ave, Griffith, IN 46319 since 23 March 2012 and is currently estimated at $402,542, approximately $133 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 555 N Forest Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Griffith Senior High School, Calumet Christian School, and St Mary School.

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