NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8231 Oak Ave Gary, IN 46403

Miller Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $381,000 - $480,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,525 Sq Ft
$275/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 18, 2018

Last sale price $238,000 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,678/month

99 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Den
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Screened Porch
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of May 2018

THE Beach House for everyday living or a weekend getaway. Live in a spacious, contemporary home only 2 blocks from Lake Michigan's sandy beach. This home is a resort with excellent outdoor spaces: a screened porch, a deck, a patio...and a fire pit in the front yard. Enjoy an attached, heated 2-car garage, a well equipped kitchen, ebullient natural light, and a bonus main level room for an office or an extra guest. This home has been well-maintained, offering detailed design, plentiful parking options for guests, and a large master bedroom with an en suite bathroom. This home won't last long; schedule your private appointment to experience a taste of paradise. A Chicago suburb, Miller Beach is located near multiple interstates and offers a Miller commuter rail stop via the South Shore Line, running from Downtown Chicago to South Bend. Escape to peace and nature's tranquility in this diverse, scenic, and artsy beach community tucked away in the Indiana Dunes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Godwin

Godwin Realty Company License #RB15001235 Listed on: 02/02/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

William Godwin

Godwin Realty Company License #RB15001235 Listed on: 02/02/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,246

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x125
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cedar Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,525 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Norcotts Add Indiana City Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450533108005000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,246

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Furnace Humidifier, Security System
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1603
  • Subdivision Name: Norcotts Add Indiana City
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Cedar
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Country Kitchen, Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Laundry, Whirlpool Tub
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck, Porch Screened
  • Acres: 0.115

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Built In, Garage Door Opener, Heated

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gary

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 40X125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5009
  • Parcel #: 450533108005000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2246

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2018
Closed on
May 18, 2018
Sold by
Crady Susan and Lang Julie Ann
Bought by
Balogh John and Balogh Linda
Seller's Agent
William Godwin
Godwin Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
William Godwin
Godwin Realty Company
List Price
$238,000
Sold Price
$238,000
Current Estimated Value
$413,513

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$175,513
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.25%
Original Mortgage
$190,400
Outstanding Balance
$166,028
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$256,180

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2006
Sold by
Reaves Erica L
Bought by
Crady Susan and Lang Julie Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,500
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Balogh John -- Fidelity National Title Co
Crady Susan -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Balogh John $190,400
Previous Owner Lang Julie Ann $148,000
Previous Owner Crady Susan $156,500
Previous Owner Reaves Erica L $198,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Sold $238,000 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
05/12/2018 05/12/18 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2018 02/02/18 For Sale $238,000 -- $156 / 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 $30,912 $356,400 $83,000 $273,400
2023 $3,611 $350,600 $78,400 $272,200
2022 $3,611 $276,500 $21,800 $254,700
2021 $3,327 $255,700 $21,500 $234,200
2020 $3,194 $246,000 $21,500 $224,500
2019 $2,498 $240,600 $21,200 $219,400
2018 $2,089 $191,700 $17,300 $174,400
2017 $2,193 $197,700 $17,300 $180,400
2016 $2,246 $205,300 $16,400 $188,900
2014 $2,430 $208,000 $16,900 $191,100
2013 $2,241 $200,000 $16,900 $183,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • William Godwin

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    William Godwin

    Godwin Realty Company

    (219) 916-5507

    30 in this area

    79 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR428878

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-05-33-108-005.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46403 Miller

8231 Oak Ave, Gary, IN

This home is located at 8231 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403 since 02 February 2018 and is currently estimated at $418,739, approximately $274 per square foot. This property was built in 2000. 8231 Oak 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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