NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6954 Forest Ave Gary, IN 46403

Miller Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $259,540 - $324,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,522 Sq Ft
$116/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2017

Last sale price $145,000 $57 Per Sq Ft

Est. 102% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,852/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cooling Available
  • Home Security System

About This Home

As of December 2017

Move in and enjoy this class, brick 1.5 story home on well kept, tree lined street just a short walk to beautiful white sand beach of Lake Michigan. Features include wood burning fireplace, and oak floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Del Prado

Avid Real Estate LLC License #RB14046373 Listed on: 10/26/2017

Co-Listed By

Gene Ayers

Ayers REALTORS(r) License #RB14003990

Last Buyer's Agent

Gene Ayers

Ayers REALTORS(r) License #RB14003990

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,435

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 9,240 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x154
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Cellar
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

  • Side Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Miller Beach Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 254201690016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,435

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Security System
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR203
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR203
  • Subdivision Name: Miller Beach
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 1457
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_GroundLevelWalkoutBasement: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Portable Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Cellar
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 972
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.2121

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Side Drive

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gary

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60x154
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9240
  • Parcel #: 254201690016

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1435

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Vachet Wendy and Vachet Wendy L
Bought by
Vachet Wendy L and Vachet Wendy L
Current Estimated Value
$293,385

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2017
Closed on
Dec 5, 2017
Sold by
Ransberry Scott J and Price Michelle L
Bought by
Vachet Wendy
Seller's Agent
Nancy Del Prado
Avid Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Gene Ayers
Ayers REALTORS(r)
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$145,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.06%
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Outstanding Balance
$96,972
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$196,413

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2008
Sold by
Windisch David R and Windisch April L
Bought by
Ransberry Scott J and Price Michelle L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,400
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Vachet Wendy L -- None Available
Vachet Wendy -- Meridian Title Corp
Ransberry Scott J -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vachet Wendy $116,000
Previous Owner Ransberry Scott J $106,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/08/2017 12/08/17 Sold $145,000 0.0% $57 / Sq Ft
11/07/2017 11/07/17 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2017 10/26/17 For Sale $145,000 -- $57 / 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
2025 $3,996 $208,900 $38,300 $170,600
2024 $3,996 $195,000 $38,300 $156,700
2023 $1,697 $154,300 $36,400 $117,900
2022 $1,697 $138,600 $19,600 $119,000
2021 $1,573 $129,500 $19,600 $109,900
2020 $1,614 $132,500 $19,600 $112,900
2019 $1,339 $129,600 $18,700 $110,900
2018 $1,389 $123,600 $18,700 $104,900
2017 $1,398 $122,600 $18,300 $104,300
2016 $1,435 $127,400 $18,300 $109,100
2014 $1,444 $123,800 $18,700 $105,100
2013 $1,337 $118,500 $18,700 $99,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Del Prado

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Nancy Del Prado

    Avid Real Estate LLC

    (219) 781-0172

    77 in this area

    369 Total Sales

    Nancy Del Prado
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  • Gene Ayers

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Gene Ayers

    Ayers REALTORS(r)

    (219) 902-9039

    107 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Gene Ayers
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR424632

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-05-32-181-025.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46403 Miller

6954 Forest Ave, Gary, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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