NOT LISTED FOR SALE

653 N Forest Ave Griffith, IN 46319

Estimated Value: $280,441 - $380,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,447 Sq Ft
$224/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 16, 2017

Last sale price $171,500 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,821/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Wooded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • 5-minute walk to Woodland Park

About This Home

As of May 2017

Why rent when you can own? MOVE IN READY! Spacious three bedroom RANCH home in popular Griffith subdivision within walking distance to schools. Original owner. Freshly painted, carpets cleaned, new hardwood-look vinyl in kitchen & laundry, new vinyl flooring in private full master bathroom. Appliances included. 12 month home warranty provided by seller through HSA Home Warranty for your peace of mind! This home is ready for you to just move in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betty Durochik

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB14048128 Listed on: 03/30/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,906

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 73 x 150
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Beiriger Elementary School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Woodland Estates 5Th Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450734152002000006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,906

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks, Wooded
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR230
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR230
  • Subdivision Name: Woodland Estates 5th Add
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck, Other
  • Acres: 0.251

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Griffith

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 73 x 150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10934
  • Parcel #: 450734152002000006

Tax Info

  • Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1906

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Beiriger Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2017
Closed on
May 16, 2017
Sold by
Bay George P
Bought by
Forston Joseph D and Forston Marilyn L
Seller's Agent
Betty Durochik
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$171,500
Sold Price
$171,500
Current Estimated Value
$315,181

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$143,681
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.57%
Original Mortgage
$171,500
Outstanding Balance
$141,072
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$182,538
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
Forston Joseph D -- Fidelity National Title Co L
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Forston Joseph D $171,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/16/2017 05/16/17 Sold $171,500 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft
05/12/2017 05/12/17 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2017 03/30/17 For Sale $171,500 -- $119 / 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 $2,218 $242,200 $51,100 $191,100
2024 $7,193 $226,600 $51,100 $175,500
2023 $2,173 $219,600 $51,100 $168,500
2022 $1,980 $200,600 $51,100 $149,500
2021 $1,636 $182,100 $46,900 $135,200
2020 $1,459 $174,400 $46,900 $127,500
2019 $1,594 $174,400 $46,900 $127,500
2018 $1,290 $155,700 $44,700 $111,000
2017 $1,278 $155,400 $44,700 $110,700
2016 $2,151 $153,200 $44,700 $108,500
2014 $2,070 $146,700 $44,700 $102,000
2013 $2,079 $143,900 $44,700 $99,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Betty Durochik

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR411642

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-07-34-152-002.000-006

Indiana Lake County Griffith 46319

653 N Forest Ave, Griffith, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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