$176,000
SOLD SEP 9, 2025

5855 Forest Second St Forest, IN 46039

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,378 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • 1-Story Property
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Bungalow
  • Landscaped

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome home to this lovingly maintained 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom charmer in peaceful Forest, IN! Situated on two parcels, this property offers a spacious yard perfect for entertaining, gardening, or just enjoying the outdoors. Step inside to find a warm and inviting layout featuring a heated and cooled breezeway/back porch, ideal for year round use. The kitchen and living spaces are functional and cozy, while the partially finished basement provides great bonus space for a rec room, home office, or additional storage. Enjoy summer evenings on the back deck overlooking the yard, and appreciate the overall care and pride of ownership throughout the home. Whether you're looking for your first home, downsizing, or simply craving small town living, this property checks all the boxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jazah Jones

BerkshireHathaway HS IN Realty Brokerage Phone: 765-670-9065 Listed on: 07/31/2025

BerkshireHathaway HS IN Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Karina Hernandez

Trueblood Real Estate

Trueblood Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $350

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 135x155
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Storm Doors

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Schools

  • Clinton Central Elementary And Middle School
  • Clinton Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Well
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-08-08-132-007.000-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$350

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: 002-06025-00 LOT 4 HIGH SCHOOL ADD & Pt Vac Alley 10375
  • Parcel Number ID: 12-08-08-132-007.000-003
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Attic Storage, Attic-Walk-up, Deck Open, Landscaped, Porch Enclosed, Storm Doors, Tub/Shower Combination, Sump Pump
  • Cross Street: Mowry St
  • Improvmnts In Last5 Yrs: Yes
  • Inside City Limits: Yes
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
  • Parcel Id2: 12-08-08-132-005.000-003
  • Road Access: City
  • Zoning Description: Single Family
  • County Zoning: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 1810
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1378
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 988
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 390
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 42
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 390
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement, Finished
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 19x14, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Main
  • Recreation Room: Dimensions: 15x13, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 780

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Outbuilding1: Shed, Dimensions: 12x8, 96

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 20x24
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Electric Company: NIPSCO
  • Gas Company: CenterPoint Energy
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Basementx9, On Level: 11
  • Well Type: Private

Schools

  • Elementary School: Clinton Central

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Irregular
  • Lot Dimensions: 135x155
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 20925
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.48

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 349.96
  • Exemptions: Homestead

MLS Schools

  • High School: Clinton Central
  • Middle School: Clinton Central
  • School District: Clinton Central School Corp.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2025
Closed on
Sep 9, 2025
Sold by
Carson Dylan
Bought by
Sanders Alexis
Seller's Agent
Jazah Jones
BerkshireHathaway HS IN Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karina Hernandez
Trueblood Real Estate
List Price
$172,000
Sold Price
$176,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
2.33%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$171,148

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,852
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.00%
Original Mortgage
$172,812
Outstanding Balance
$172,662
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$1,514

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2021
Closed on
Jan 7, 2022
Sold by
Snyder Jonathan M
Bought by
Carson Dylan
Seller's Agent
Cherie Smith
True Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carrie Wheeler
Risse Realty
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
8.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.77%
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Advantage Title
Warranty Deed -- Klatch Louis
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $172,812 FHA
Previous Owner $125,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Sold $176,000 +2.3% $128 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $172,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $172,000 +37.6% $125 / Sq Ft
01/07/2022 01/07/22 Sold $125,000 +8.8% $75 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2021 12/03/21 For Sale $114,900 -- $69 / 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 $561 $91,500 $6,800 $84,700
2023 $394 $71,100 $6,800 $64,300
2022 $311 $71,100 $6,800 $64,300
2021 $251 $65,800 $6,800 $59,000
2020 $296 $65,800 $6,800 $59,000
2019 $278 $65,800 $6,800 $59,000
2018 $276 $65,800 $6,800 $59,000
2017 $275 $64,900 $6,800 $58,100
2016 $279 $66,900 $6,800 $60,100
2014 $106 $54,600 $7,800 $46,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202530032

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 12-08-08-132-005.000-003