NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8417 Lake Shore Dr Gary, IN 46403

Miller Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $416,000 - $872,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,971 Sq Ft
$350/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2015

Last sale price $479,500 $243 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,363/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • No HOA
  • Home Security System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of May 2015

Rare opportunity to own a home directly on the white sand beach of the southern tip of Lake Michigan in beautiful Miller Beach surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore Park. Enjoy the fireplace and lovely new kitchen. Exterior features include a paver driveway and observation deck above an enclosed porch.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gene Ayers

Ayers REALTORS(r) License #RB14003990 Listed on: 01/20/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Cecil

Cecil Real Estate License #RB14020522

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 9,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x120
  • Lake Front
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Carport
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Security System
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Miller Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450533127004000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,950

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA203
  • Subdivision Name: Miller Beach
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1717
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 254
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.2204
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Construction Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Gary

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9600
  • Parcel #: 450533127004000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4950

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2015
Closed on
May 8, 2015
Sold by
Waitkus John T and Thje Shirley U Waitkus Trust
Bought by
Finnegan Sandra A
Seller's Agent
Gene Ayers
Ayers REALTORS(r)
Buyer's Agent
Megan Cecil
Cecil Real Estate
List Price
$479,500
Sold Price
$479,500
Current Estimated Value
$690,058

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$210,558
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$383,600
Outstanding Balance
$294,867
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$395,191

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2013
Sold by
Waitkus Shirley U
Bought by
Waitkus John T and Waitkus Shirley U
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
Finnegan Sandra A -- Meridian Title Corp
Waitkus John T -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Finnegan Sandra A $383,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Sold $479,500 0.0% $243 / Sq Ft
03/20/2015 03/20/15 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2015 01/20/15 For Sale $479,500 -- $243 / 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 $63,411 $690,900 $419,700 $271,200
2023 $7,654 $719,200 $545,300 $173,900
2022 $7,561 $539,900 $344,400 $195,500
2021 $6,815 $512,400 $339,000 $173,400
2020 $8,743 $653,300 $474,600 $178,700
2019 $4,951 $489,100 $339,000 $150,100
2018 $4,607 $425,000 $284,800 $140,200
2017 $4,727 $427,000 $284,800 $142,200
2016 $4,724 $433,600 $284,800 $148,800
2014 $5,186 $432,800 $271,200 $161,600
2013 -- $432,700 $271,200 $161,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gene Ayers

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Gene Ayers

    Ayers REALTORS(r)

    (219) 902-9039

    111 in this area

    126 Total Sales

    Gene Ayers
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Megan Cecil

    Cecil Real Estate

    (219) 688-6506

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Megan Cecil
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 364541

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-05-33-127-004.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46403 Miller

8417 Lake Shore Dr, Gary, IN

This home is located at 8417 Lake Shore Dr, Gary, IN 46403 since 20 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $690,058, approximately $350 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 8417 Lake Shore Dr 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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