808 Sunset Ave Evansville, IN 47713
Riverside NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,975/month
Total Views
32,939
6
Beds
5
Baths
4,620
Sq Ft
$149
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Water Views
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Open Floorplan
- Francis Joseph Reitz High School Rated 9+
- 0.38 Acre Lot
- 1-minute walk to Sunset Park
About This Home
Commanding a distinguished presence on historic Sunset Avenue, Semper Fulgens is a masterwork of early 20th-century residential architecture - its elegance born of F. Manson Gilbert’s fusion of English Tudor gravitas and Italianate refinement. Commissioned in 1912 by developer and hotelier William Sonntag, the residence was the inaugural jewel of Sunset’s envisioned Gold Coast. Its enduring clay tile roof, leaded glass emblazoned with the Sonntag crest Semper Fulgens, and carved stone balustrades testify to an era when craftsmanship was a higher order. Approached through manicured grounds, the home welcomes both park-facing receptions and intimate gatherings in its European villa gardens. Inside, stately proportions and cultivated detail abound. The walnut-paneled den, relocated and preserved from the original dining room, reflects the artistry of the Karges family - renowned furniture makers whose stewardship imbued the estate with Old World opulence and thoughtful innovation. Brunschwig & Fils wallcoverings envelop formal rooms that balance grandeur with intimacy. The main level offers a gracious primary suite as a private sanctuary, complemented by an adjacent guest suite. Formal living and dining rooms, anchored by intricate moldings and period fixtures, invite both ceremonial entertaining and quiet reflection, while a sympathetically renovated kitchen unites modern culinary function with the home's historic narrative. Upstairs, reimagined by the Karges family, the residence reveals its adaptability and grace. Designed to function as a stately double, it offers complete independence while maintaining architectural harmony with the main floor. The great room mirrors its counterpart below, opening to a luminous sunroom positioned above the snug, while a private suite once housed the family's valet, Vittorio. A secondary kitchen underscores the space's versatility, suitable for intergenerational living, a guest retreat, or refined entertaining, alongside three additional bedrooms. Beyond the principal residence, the restored carriage house - originally three horse stalls and a groom's quarters - offers an architectural echo of the estate's pre-automobile past. Renovated by the current owners, it awaits reimagining as a guest retreat, artist's atelier, or private office. In every respect, Semper Fulgens remains true to its name - Always Shining - offering its next custodian not merely a place to reside, but a work of art to inhabit.
Listing Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty Brokerage Phone: 812-618-5000 Listed on: 08/15/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,884
Year Built
- Built in 1912
Lot Details
- 16,553 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 175 x 96
- Cul-De-Sac
- Privacy Fence
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Tile Roof
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-in Bookshelves
- Woodwork
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- 2 Fireplaces
- Great Room
- Water Views
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
Attic
- Storage In Attic
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Schools
- West Terrace Elementary School
- Perry Heights Middle School
- Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Additional Features
- Patio
- Suburban Location
- Livestock Fence
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- Sunset Place Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 82-06-31-020-093.011-029
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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 | $2,896 | $296,500 | $28,200 | $268,300 |
| 2024 | $2,884 | $266,800 | $22,000 | $244,800 |
| 2023 | $2,849 | $262,800 | $21,600 | $241,200 |
| 2022 | $2,697 | $246,200 | $21,600 | $224,600 |
| 2021 | $2,518 | $226,300 | $21,600 | $204,700 |
| 2020 | $2,465 | $226,700 | $21,600 | $205,100 |
| 2019 | $2,450 | $226,700 | $21,600 | $205,100 |
| 2018 | $2,460 | $226,700 | $21,600 | $205,100 |
| 2017 | $2,455 | $225,000 | $21,600 | $203,400 |
| 2016 | $2,456 | $224,700 | $21,600 | $203,100 |
| 2014 | $2,413 | $221,400 | $21,600 | $199,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $221,900 | $21,600 | $200,300 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2026 05/05/26 | Price Changed | $690,000 | -13.8% | $149 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/13/2026 02/13/26 | Price Changed | $800,000 | -3.0% | $173 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/03/2025 11/03/25 | Price Changed | $825,000 | -5.7% | $179 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/11/2025 10/11/25 | Price Changed | $875,000 | -2.8% | $189 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/15/2025 08/15/25 | For Sale | $900,000 | +318.6% | $195 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/20/2014 10/20/14 | Sold | $215,000 | -10.4% | $58 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/18/2014 09/18/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/25/2014 08/25/14 | For Sale | $240,000 | -- | $65 / Sq Ft |
Source: Indiana Regional MLS
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | Regional Title Service Llc | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $193,500 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Philip R. Hooper is a development consultant and real estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Evansville, Indiana, where he formerly served as the Executive Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development for the city. Prior to moving to Evansville, Philip worked for the City of Indianapolis where he managed community and real estate development projects. He graduated from Wheaton College in 2002 and lives with his wife Amanda, son Adian, and daughter Ava in the Riverside
Philip's Other Listings
Source: Indiana Regional MLS
MLS Number: 202532635
APN: 82-06-31-020-093.011-029
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