NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8445 Forest Ave Munster, IN 46321

Estimated Value: $301,000 - $330,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,904 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2023

Last sale price $270,000 $142 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,931/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Country Kitchen
  • Munster High School Rated A+
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Fireplace in Basement

About This Home

As of December 2023

Munster all BRICK Tri-level is ready for you to call it your own! Yes, home needs some updating, but is completely functional and has newer roof/HVAC/etc. Large yard with expanded 2.5 car garage. Close to hospital, new commuter rail station, shopping, expressways and more. LOW taxes and award winning Munster schools round out this great find! Make your appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Moon

Trueblood Real Estate, LLC License #RB14038929 Listed on: 10/06/2023

Trueblood Real Estate, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Nunez

Listing Leaders Northwest License #RB19000915

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,569

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 10,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x140

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Country Kitchen

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Munster High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Knickerbocker Manor 7Th Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450624154008000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,569

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA2003
  • Subdivision Name: Knickerbocker Manor 7th Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1316
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 588
  • Fireplace Features: Lower Level
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.241
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, 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

  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Munster

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75x140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10500
  • Parcel #: 450624154008000027

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3569

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Munster High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2023
Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
Butorac David A
Bought by
Gandy Patrick Cullen and Sanchez Ana Cristal
Seller's Agent
Jason Moon
Trueblood Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Nunez
Listing Leaders Northwest
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5.26%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$314,551

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,551
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.54%
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Outstanding Balance
$251,826
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$62,725

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2023
Closed on
Dec 11, 2023
Sold by
Butorac David A
Bought by
Gandy Patrick Cullen and Sanchez Ana Cristal
Seller's Agent
Jason Moon
Trueblood Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Nunez
Listing Leaders Northwest
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5.26%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Outstanding Balance
$251,826
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$62,725
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gandy Patrick Cullen -- None Listed On Document
Gandy Patrick Cullen $270,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gandy Patrick Cullen $256,500
Closed Gandy Patrick Cullen $256,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Sold $270,000 -5.3% $142 / Sq Ft
10/06/2023 10/06/23 For Sale $285,000 -- $150 / 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
2025 $3,634 $325,200 $50,600 $274,600
2024 $8,483 $305,700 $50,600 $255,100
2023 $3,524 $277,500 $55,300 $222,200
2022 $3,524 $266,100 $55,300 $210,800
2021 $3,298 $248,900 $39,900 $209,000
2020 $3,196 $240,900 $39,900 $201,000
2019 $2,852 $218,700 $39,900 $178,800
2018 $3,174 $210,100 $39,900 $170,200
2017 $3,104 $205,400 $39,900 $165,500
2016 $2,975 $205,100 $39,900 $165,200
2014 $2,613 $180,500 $39,900 $140,600
2013 $2,617 $184,000 $39,900 $144,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jason Moon

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jason Moon

    Trueblood Real Estate, LLC

    (219) 775-0869

    26 in this area

    473 Total Sales

    Jason Moon
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Kathleen Nunez

    Listing Leaders Northwest

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 539723

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-06-24-154-008.000-027

Indiana Lake County Munster 46321

8445 Forest Ave, Munster, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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