NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8451 Forest Ave Munster, IN 46321

Estimated Value: $341,605 - $390,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,322 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 04, 2020

Last sale price $248,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,494/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • Recreation Room
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Munster High School Rated A+
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of June 2020

Home is move in ready and available for a quick close, interior freshly painted. 3 bedroom, 2 bath has hardwood floors throughout on main level. Living room offers 2 large picture windows for natural sunlight. Off kitchen sits formal dining area for open concept. Kitchen has silestone counter tops and breakfast bar with plenty of counter space for cooking and comes with appliances. Recreation room in lower level has electric fireplace and space for a dry bar and walks out into garage. Laundry room has room to add a stove and refrigerator for additional living with large bath off side. Home has been professional landscaped colored lighting on home. Several updates include, new roof 2015, windows 2016, gutters 2016, new rubber roof on garage 2016, new roof 2015, hardwood refinished 2017 and A/C 2017. Backyard is fenced in for privacy and has cute greenhouse, storage shed and patio. Close to shopping, restaurants and walking distance to park

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Voigt

McColly Real Estate License #RB14043530 Listed on: 05/01/2020

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,150

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,322 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Greenhouse
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Knickerbocker Manor Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450624154009000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,150

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR898
  • Subdivision Name: Knickerbocker Manor
  • Architectural Style: Tri-Level
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding,Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, FP Lower Level
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Greenhouse, Landscape Lighting, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.241

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10500
  • Parcel #: 450624154009000027

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3150

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2020
Closed on
Jun 3, 2020
Sold by
Bowman James A and Bowman Lori Ann
Bought by
Delia Menchaca Separate Property Trust
Seller's Agent
Lori Voigt
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$248,000
Sold Price
$248,000
Current Estimated Value
$363,151

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,151
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2014
Closed on
Mar 31, 2014
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Bowman James A and Bowman Lori Ann
Seller's Agent
Michele O'Connor
RE/MAX 10 Schererville
Buyer's Agent
James Banasiak
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$144,000
Sold Price
$144,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.19%
Original Mortgage
$142,300
Interest Rate
4.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2013
Sold by
Burgess Brenda and Citimortgage Inc
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2006
Sold by
Popa Helen J
Bought by
Burgess Brenda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Delia Menchaca Separate Property Trust -- Community Title Company
Bowman James A -- None Available
Fannie Mae $156,134 None Available
Burgess Brenda -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bowman James A $142,300
Previous Owner Burgess Brenda $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/04/2020 06/04/20 Sold $248,000 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
06/04/2020 06/04/20 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2020 05/01/20 For Sale $248,000 +12617.9% $107 / Sq Ft
09/02/2017 09/02/17 Sold $1,950 0.0% $1 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/30/2017 08/30/17 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2017 08/03/17 For Sale $1,950 -98.6% $1 / Sq Ft
03/31/2014 03/31/14 Sold $144,000 0.0% $62 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/18/2014 03/18/14 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2014 01/21/14 For Sale $144,000 -- $62 / 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 $7,297 $355,700 $50,600 $305,100
2024 $8,557 $333,100 $50,600 $282,500
2023 $6,962 $279,900 $55,300 $224,600
2022 $6,962 $267,700 $55,300 $212,400
2021 $6,521 $249,800 $39,900 $209,900
2020 $3,494 $262,200 $39,900 $222,300
2019 $3,147 $235,900 $39,900 $196,000
2018 $3,490 $226,300 $39,900 $186,400
2017 $3,362 $219,300 $39,900 $179,400
2016 $3,221 $218,800 $39,900 $178,900
2014 $2,996 $202,300 $39,900 $162,400
2013 $2,968 $206,200 $39,900 $166,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lori Voigt

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 742-0778

    2 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Lori Voigt
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  • Jeana Consier

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jeana Consier

    Realty Executives

    (219) 308-9453

    2 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Jeana Consier
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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Michele O'Connor

    RE/MAX

  • C

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Carl Guzzy

    HomeSmart Realty Group

    (219) 472-2004

    4 Total Sales

    Carl Guzzy
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    James Banasiak

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (219) 306-5051

    4 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    James Banasiak
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR473721

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-06-24-154-009.000-027

Indiana Lake County Munster 46321

8451 Forest Ave, Munster, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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