$238,000
SOLD JUL 29, 2025

8044 Spruce St Highland, IN 46322

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
7,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$236 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Front Porch
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 8044 Spruce Street - Where Modern Comfort Meets Classic Ranch LivingStep into this fully remodeled three-bedroom, one-bath modern ranch in the heart of Highland, where thoughtful updates and prime location come together effortlessly. Boasting a newer roof and upgrades from top to bottom, this home is truly move-in ready.Inside, fresh paint, new flooring, stylish lighting, and a completely renovated kitchen and bath set the stage for easy, everyday living. The kitchen shines with new cabinets, countertops, under-cabinet lighting, a subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and washer and dryer--perfect for both entertaining and culinary creativity.The beautifully redesigned mudroom welcomes you in from the attached two-car garage, while the bathroom offers modern tilework, a new pedistal sink, mirror, lighting, and closet. Each bedroom features new ceiling fans to keep things comfortable year-round and closets.Outside, you'll find new landscaping and a fully fenced backyard--ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or giving pets and kids room to play. All of this is tucked on a quiet, tree-lined street just minutes from shopping, dining, and quick expressway access to Chicago and Michigan.Welcome home. Call your agent today to introduce you to your new home, sweet home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Annastacia Morse

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB21000301 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Martin

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr License #RB15000932

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $690

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Johnston Elementary School
  • Highland High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Highland Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450716379022000026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$690

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Private, Near Public Transit, Few Trees, Front Yard
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA166
  • Subdivision Name: Highland Gardens
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Aluminum Frames
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Yard, Storage, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Acres: 0.1653
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Concrete, Oversized, On Street, Off Street, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Connected, Water Available, Sewer Connected, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Electricity Available, Cable Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Highland

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7200
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 450716379022000026

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 690

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Highland High School
  • Elementary School: Johnston Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Charles H Kessel Jr Trust and Kessel Aaron C
Bought by
Kinley Cole M
Seller's Agent
Annastacia Morse
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erin Martin
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
List Price
$234,000
Sold Price
$238,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
1.71%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$233,694

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,306
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.06%
Original Mortgage
$8,330
Outstanding Balance
$8,323
Interest Rate
6.81%
Estimated Equity
$225,371

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2022
Sold by
Kessel Charles H
Bought by
Charles H Kessel Jr Trust and Kessel
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $8,330 No Value Available
Open $233,689 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold $238,000 +1.7% $236 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $234,000 -- $232 / 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 $927 $192,600 $27,000 $165,600
2024 $4,310 $177,000 $27,000 $150,000
2023 $690 $166,100 $27,000 $139,100
2022 $506 $142,900 $27,000 $115,900
2021 $1,108 $122,900 $21,100 $101,800
2020 $1,017 $119,500 $21,100 $98,400
2019 $1,164 $115,300 $21,100 $94,200
2018 $954 $104,600 $21,100 $83,500
2017 $976 $104,300 $21,100 $83,200
2016 $905 $100,400 $21,100 $79,300
2014 $804 $101,500 $21,100 $80,400
2013 $724 $97,500 $21,100 $76,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Annastacia Morse

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Annastacia Morse

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (312) 282-5828

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Annastacia Morse
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  • Erin Martin

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Erin Martin

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

    (219) 677-2755

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Erin Martin
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 823243

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-07-16-379-022.000-026

Indiana Lake County Highland 46322

8044 Spruce St, Highland, IN

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