NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8251 Columbia Ave Dyer, IN 46311

Saint John Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $364,000 - $447,085

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,086 Sq Ft
$191/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2015

Last sale price $135,250 $65 Per Sq Ft

Est. 194% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,612/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.58 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • George Bibich Elementary School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2015

Fixer upper on great 1.58 acre lot just minutes from Illinois border. Over 2,000 sqft plus a partial basement. Large rooms include a huge formal dining room, large kitchen plus a separate family room. Lots of work needed but a great opportunity to build some sweat equity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Wold

Weichert Realtors - Shoreline License #RB14030720 Listed on: 07/07/2015

Weichert Realtors - Shoreline

Last Buyer's Agent

Daphne Goeders

Eagle Pro Realty License #RB14033897

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,059

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 1.58 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,086 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451119401008000032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,059

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR970
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Other
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1232
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • GNR_MiscFeatures: Fixer Upper
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 1.576

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Central

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: per survey
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 68651
  • Parcel #: 451119401008000032

Tax Info

  • Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2059

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2016
Sold by
Lujano Angelo and Lujano Angelos
Bought by
Botello Yolanda
Current Estimated Value
$397,521

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2015
Closed on
Jul 31, 2015
Sold by
Seevers James A
Bought by
Botello Irene Y
Seller's Agent
Tom Wold
Weichert Realtors - Shoreline
Buyer's Agent
Daphne Goeders
Eagle Pro Realty
List Price
$135,250
Sold Price
$135,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.05%
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
Botello Yolanda -- None Available
Botello Irene Y -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Seevers James A $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2015 08/07/15 Sold $135,250 0.0% $65 / Sq Ft
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2015 07/07/15 For Sale $135,250 -- $65 / 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 $5,008 $361,200 $101,400 $259,800
2023 $2,304 $303,300 $101,400 $201,900
2022 $2,304 $274,200 $97,900 $176,300
2021 $2,196 $269,800 $97,900 $171,900
2020 $2,052 $249,700 $54,900 $194,800
2019 $2,220 $239,200 $53,100 $186,100
2018 $2,201 $238,100 $53,100 $185,000
2017 $2,146 $246,100 $53,100 $193,000
2016 $2,126 $248,700 $53,100 $195,600
2014 $1,970 $251,800 $53,100 $198,700
2013 $1,909 $244,600 $53,100 $191,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Wold

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Tom Wold

    Weichert Realtors - Shoreline

    (219) 512-2548

    269 in this area

    391 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Daphne Goeders

    Eagle Pro Realty

    (219) 552-4681

    3 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR375776

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-11-19-401-008.000-032

Indiana Lake County Dyer 46311 Saint John

8251 Columbia Ave, Dyer, IN

This home is located at 8251 Columbia Ave, Dyer, IN 46311 since 07 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $397,521, approximately $190 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 8251 Columbia Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including George Bibich Elementary School, Kahler Middle School, and Lake Central High School.

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