NOT LISTED FOR SALE

707 118th St Whiting, IN 46394

Estimated Value: $118,000 - $190,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,018 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 12, 2023

Last sale price $105,000 $103 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,057/month

153 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Country Kitchen
  • Cooling Available
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of April 2023

Reduced to $134,900!! PLUS Seller will pay $2,500 towards closing costs! Charming RANCH w/attached garage in the sought after Whiting/Robertsdale area! The front covered porch welcomes you into the large living room w/ brick fireplace to keep you warm and cozy on those chilly nights. There is a den area that can be used for a small home office, nursery, play room, craft/sewing room, or a storage room - the possibilities are endless! In addition, there are 2 bdrms, 1 full bath that has a tub/shower combo with dressing and storage area. The spacious, sunny, eat-in kitchen has laminate flooring, appliances, plenty of cabinets and a lot of natural light illuminating the room. The laundry room is off the kitchen and has a back door leading out into the fenced in area. Attached garage, new double hung windows (2016), new siding, gutters and fascia (2018), new garage roof (2022). Close to golf course, beaches, parks, shopping, restaurants, highways and the annual Pierogi Festival!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Simnick

Century 21 Circle License #RB19000782 Listed on: 09/27/2022

Century 21 Circle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,521

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 3,906 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42 x 93
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,018 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic Stairs

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Forsyth Water Gardens Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450212229004000023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,521

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Roof Vent Fan, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1591
  • Subdivision Name: Forsyth Water Gardens
  • 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: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: true
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Stairway, Country Kitchen, Finished Laundry Rm, FP Living/Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Fence, Landscape Lighting
  • Acres: 0.0897

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Drive

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 42 x 93
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3906
  • Parcel #: 450212229004000023

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1521

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2022
Closed on
Apr 12, 2023
Sold by
Adams Joann
Bought by
Townsend Katrina Blair
Seller's Agent
Karen Simnick
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-27.59%
Current Estimated Value
$162,030

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,030
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.30%
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Outstanding Balance
$82,140
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,407

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2009
Sold by
Murchison William F
Bought by
Adams Joann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,892
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2005
Sold by
Gallagher Charlene G
Bought by
Johnson Johnnie M and Murchison William F
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
Townsend Katrina Blair $105,000 Acuity Title
Adams Joann -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Johnson Johnnie M -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Townsend Katrina Blair $84,000
Previous Owner Adams Joann $46,400
Previous Owner Adams Joann $5,800
Previous Owner Adams Joann $51,892
Previous Owner Adams Joann $2,500
Previous Owner Murchison William F $8,170
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/12/2023 04/12/23 Sold $105,000 -27.6% $103 / Sq Ft
02/27/2023 02/27/23 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2022 09/27/22 For Sale $145,000 -- $142 / 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 $6,563 $149,200 $26,000 $123,200
2023 $1,696 $137,300 $27,700 $109,600
2022 $1,696 $132,800 $27,700 $105,100
2021 $1,429 $113,400 $13,900 $99,500
2020 $1,299 $104,100 $13,900 $90,200
2019 $1,299 $97,000 $13,900 $83,100
2018 $1,233 $89,700 $13,900 $75,800
2017 $1,229 $85,000 $13,900 $71,100
2016 $1,011 $82,600 $13,900 $68,700
2014 $675 $71,500 $13,900 $57,600
2013 $707 $75,500 $13,900 $61,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karen Simnick

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Karen Simnick

    Century 21 Circle

    (219) 616-8831

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Karen Simnick
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR520346

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-02-12-229-004.000-023

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

707 118th St, Whiting, IN

This home is located at 707 118th St, Whiting, IN 46394 since 27 September 2022 and is currently estimated at $162,030, approximately $159 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 707 118th St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Eggers Middle School, and Hammond High School.

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