NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6837 Forest Ave Gary, IN 46403

Miller Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $280,000 - $312,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,974 Sq Ft
$100/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2015

Last sale price $120,000 $40 Per Sq Ft

Est. 148% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,879/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Country Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2015

1.5 Story brick classic on two large corner lots, remodeled kitchen and baths, original wood work throughout, fireplace, full basement, priced to sell quickly.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gene Ayers

Ayers REALTORS(r) License #RB14003990 Listed on: 01/14/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Petrites

McColly Real Estate License #RB14050479

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,824

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,974 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Miller Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450532305009000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,824

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR203
  • Subdivision Name: Miller
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, FP Living/Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.2664

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Side Drive

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gary

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11605
  • Parcel #: 450532305009000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2824

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2015
Sold by
Keyes Bonnie
Bought by
Winans Dorothy Marie and Keyes Dorothy Christina
Current Estimated Value
$297,187

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2015
Closed on
Mar 23, 2015
Sold by
Warring Patricia and Warring Patricia A
Bought by
Keyes Bonnie P
Seller's Agent
Gene Ayers
Ayers REALTORS(r)
Buyer's Agent
Tim Petrites
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$120,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.99%
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
Winans Dorothy Marie -- None Available
Keyes Bonnie P -- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/23/2015 03/23/15 Sold $120,000 0.0% $40 / Sq Ft
03/02/2015 03/02/15 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2015 01/14/15 For Sale $120,000 -- $40 / 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 $14,830 $194,700 $38,700 $156,000
2023 $1,815 $168,200 $40,700 $127,500
2022 $1,815 $145,000 $21,900 $123,100
2021 $1,683 $135,300 $21,900 $113,400
2020 $1,643 $132,400 $21,900 $110,500
2019 $2,648 $129,400 $20,900 $108,500
2018 $2,680 $123,500 $20,900 $102,600
2017 $2,704 $122,300 $20,500 $101,800
2016 $2,769 $127,100 $20,500 $106,600
2014 $2,916 $124,600 $20,900 $103,700
2013 $2,678 $119,200 $20,900 $98,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gene Ayers

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Gene Ayers

    Ayers REALTORS(r)

    (219) 902-9039

    111 in this area

    126 Total Sales

    Gene Ayers
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Tim Petrites

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR364470

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-05-32-305-009.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46403 Miller

6837 Forest Ave, Gary, IN

This home is located at 6837 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 since 14 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $297,187, approximately $99 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 6837 Forest Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Banneker Elementary at Marquette, Gary Middle School, and West Side Leadership Academy.

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