NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8440 Forest Ave Munster, IN 46321

Estimated Value: $357,319 - $368,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,341 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 7, 2020

Last sale price $270,000 $115 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,257 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Great Room
  • Munster High School Rated A+
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2020

ALL BRICK RANCH WITH FINISHED BASEMENT! The HUGE kitchen with Brick Fireplace is sure to be a favorite gathering spot! All appliances included! Large family room boasts hardwood floors and NEW ANDERSON PATIO DOOR with CUSTOM SIDE LIGHTS leading to the wonderful DECK & LARGE Backyard! All Bedrooms & Main full bath have NEW WINDOWS! FINISHED BASEMENT features another FULL BATH! This space offers another area to gather, work or entertain! Unfinished areas offer more storage! ROOF IS 5 YEARS YOUNG & COMPLETE TEAR OFF- NEW FRONT CONCRETE WALK , HOT WATER HEATER, SERVICE DOOR & GARAGE DOOR OPENER! GREAT LOCATION FOR EASY ACCESS TO ILLINOIS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Grady

McColly Real Estate License #RB14039656 Listed on: 10/08/2020

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Roberta Thomas

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB14022315

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,895

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 10,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 140
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,341 Sq Ft Home
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Portable Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Knickerbocker Manor Add 07 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450624153007000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,895

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

10,500 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR254
  • Subdivision Name: Knickerbocker Manor Add 07
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 736
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: FP Gathering Room, Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence
  • Acres: 0.241

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Munster

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10500
  • Parcel #: 450624153007000027

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2895

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Nov 25, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lisa Grady
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Roberta Thomas
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$270,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Current Estimated Value
$360,580

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,580
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.36%
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Outstanding Balance
$226,681
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,899

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
0.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2012
Closed on
May 29, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jason Moon
Trueblood Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Fred Sosinski
RE/MAX 10 Schererville
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$175,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$171,830
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Commun Ity Title Company
-- Ravenswood Title Co Llc
-- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $256,500
Previous Owner $156,000
Previous Owner $171,830
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Sold $270,000 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft
10/21/2020 10/21/20 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2020 10/08/20 For Sale $270,000 +54.3% $115 / Sq Ft
06/05/2012 06/05/12 Sold $175,000 0.0% $76 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/03/2012 05/03/12 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2012 02/27/12 For Sale $175,000 -- $76 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $3,760 $349,900 $50,600 $299,300
2024 $8,768 $326,500 $50,600 $275,900
2023 $3,636 $286,800 $44,200 $242,600
2022 $3,636 $275,400 $44,200 $231,200
2021 $3,431 $259,700 $31,900 $227,800
2020 $3,240 $245,400 $31,900 $213,500
2019 $2,895 $223,100 $31,900 $191,200
2018 $3,208 $214,000 $31,900 $182,100
2017 $3,123 $208,300 $31,900 $176,400
2016 $2,997 $208,100 $31,900 $176,200
2014 $2,328 $167,900 $31,900 $136,000
2013 $2,317 $170,300 $31,900 $138,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Grady

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lisa Grady

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 308-6237

    458 Total Sales

    Lisa Grady
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Roberta Thomas

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Jason Moon

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jason Moon

    Trueblood Real Estate, LLC

    (219) 775-0869

    464 Total Sales

    Jason Moon
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Fred Sosinski

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR482972

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-06-24-153-007.000-027

Indiana Cook County Munster 46321

8440 Forest Ave, Munster, IN

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