NOT LISTED FOR SALE

597 N Colfax St Griffith, IN 46319

Ross Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $158,000 - $266,527

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$104/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2022

Last sale price $190,000 $86 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,325/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of December 2022

Fantastic Potential! This 2200 sq. ft. 5 bedroom 2 story home sits on 2 mature wooded acres.This home needs updating through out but has good layout and features! The home features 9+ foot ceilings on the main floor with wood beams and planks. There are 2 big bedrooms both with walkouts to the back yard on the main level. Main level Rec rom with fireplace and double sliders. The upper level has 3 large bedrooms all with cathedral or vaulted ceilings. The Main bedroom has tall ceilings with slider walk out to private balcony. There is also a large en-suite that currently only has toilet but room for more. Main bedroom also has walk in closet. Maturely wooded yard with concrete pond feature off the back patio. Big above ground pool with giant deck and screened pool house. Do not walk on deck because deckdoes not have railings and possible loose or bad boards! This home is being sold AS IS and seller will not make any repairs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Likas

McColly Real Estate License #RB14051105 Listed on: 10/27/2022

McColly Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Franziska Acke

McColly Real Estate License #RB18002170

Last Buyer's Agent

Crystal Heady

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB21002473

@properties/Christie's Intl RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,475

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 134x660x134x661
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450736151007000001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,475

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

2 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Road Frontage Type: See Remarks
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Paved, Wooded
  • ResoPoolFeatures: Above Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRAgenericoffice
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRAgenericoffice
  • Subdivision Name: none
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2200
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Reso Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Fixer
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Primary Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: None, Other, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Recreation Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Acres: 2
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 134x660x134x661
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120
  • Parcel #: 450736151007000001

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1475

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2022
Closed on
Dec 8, 2022
Sold by
Vanvuuren Jaco
Bought by
Vanvuuren Jaco and Vanvuuren Van Vuuren
Seller's Agent
Steve Likas
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Heady
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.95%
Current Estimated Value
$227,882

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,882
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
9.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2022
Closed on
Dec 2, 2022
Sold by
Vanvuuren Jaco
Bought by
Vanvuuren Jaco and Vanvuuren Van Vuuren
Seller's Agent
Steve Likas
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Crystal Heady
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
9.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2022
Sold by
Mang Garry
Bought by
Likas Limited Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2019
Sold by
Bauer Natalie R
Bought by
Mang Garry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,541
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2008
Sold by
Kollar John
Bought by
Bauer Natalie R
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
Vanvuuren Jaco -- None Listed On Document
Vanvuuren Jaco -- None Listed On Document
Vanvuuren Jaco -- --
Vanvuuren Jaco -- --
Likas Limited Inc -- Northwest Indiana Title
Mang Garry -- Greater Indiana Title Co
Bauer Natalie R -- Indiana Title Network Co
Bauer Natalie R -- Indiana Title Network Co
Bauer Natalie R -- Indiana Title Network Co
Bauer Natalie R -- Indiana Title Network Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Vanvuuren Jaco $171,000
Closed Vanvuuren Jaco $171,000
Closed Vanvuuren Jaco $171,000
Previous Owner Mang Garry $60,541
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/08/2022 12/08/22 Sold $190,000 -5.0% $86 / Sq Ft
11/04/2022 11/04/22 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2022 10/27/22 For Sale $199,900 -- $91 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

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 $1,842 $197,600 $29,500 $168,100
2024 $7,250 $182,600 $27,500 $155,100
2023 $1,752 $170,200 $27,500 $142,700
2022 $1,582 $134,100 $22,700 $111,400
2021 $1,475 $126,000 $22,700 $103,300
2020 $1,429 $124,500 $22,700 $101,800
2019 $1,516 $122,200 $21,700 $100,500
2018 $1,755 $109,100 $20,700 $88,400
2017 $1,780 $111,200 $20,700 $90,500
2016 $1,715 $113,100 $20,200 $92,900
2014 $1,308 $105,300 $20,700 $84,600
2013 $1,215 $104,700 $20,700 $84,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steve Likas

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Steve Likas

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 313-3785

    1 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Steve Likas
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Franziska Acke

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 306-3070

    1 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Franziska Acke
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  • Crystal Heady

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Crystal Heady

    @ Properties

    (219) 440-0070

    1 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Crystal Heady
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 521681

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-07-36-151-007.000-001

Indiana Lake County Griffith 46319 Ross

597 N Colfax St, Griffith, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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