NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8485 Torrence St Dyer, IN 46311

Saint John Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $715,000 - $923,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
5,634 Sq Ft
$141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 02, 2020

Last sale price $552,000 $98 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,462/month

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.12 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • George Bibich Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2020

QUALITY BUILT, Unincorporated St. John Township (minutes From IL) Mostly Brick, 2 Story, OVER 5,500 Finished S.f, 5+ Bed potential, 4 baths, 2 Fireplace, Over-sized 3 Car Garage (heated floors), Finished Walk-Out Basement with 2nd Kitchen, (Great for Related Living) on Over 1 ACRE lot with Breathtaking View of POND. Main floor features Spacious Eat in Kitchen with Custom Cherry Cabinets, Granite Counters, Pantry, Stainless Steel Appliances, Ceramic Flooring, Stunning 2 Story Great Room with FP, Large DR, Bedroom (Den) with 3/4 bath, & Sunroom, Mostly hardwood floors. Upper Level Features Master Bedroom suite w/ Sitting area, Private Bath, Double Vanity and Whirlpool tub, add. 3 Bedrooms and Bath. Walk Out Basement with 2nd Kitchen, Wet Bar, Rec Room with Fireplace, Radiant Floors, Generator, Pool Table, Storage and Overhead back door to Back yard. Reverse Osmosis Water System, 2 Furn/AC Units & 2 Elect Panels. In-ground Sprinklers. LOW Taxes, Home Warranty offered,Lake Central Schools

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gina Musolino

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB14022176 Listed on: 01/02/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Groen

McColly Real Estate License #RB15000121

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,337

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.12 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 170 x 287

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,634 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Lake Central High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Whispering Woods Ph 03 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451024478005000032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,337

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR166
  • Subdivision Name: Whispering Woods Ph 03
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 407
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air,Hot Water
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 4
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Country Kitchen, Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, FP Lower Level, Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry, Related Living, Skylight(s), Sun Room, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Walk Out
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Acres: 1.1201

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Central

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 170 X 287
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 48790
  • Parcel #: 451024478005000032

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6337

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Lake Central High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2020
Closed on
Feb 28, 2020
Sold by
Kuhar John and Kuhar Maria
Bought by
Aardsma Nathan Alan and Aardsma Kelly Renea
Seller's Agent
Gina Musolino
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Groen
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$552,000
Sold Price
$552,000
Total Days on Market
58
Current Estimated Value
$793,577

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$241,577
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%
Original Mortgage
$552,000
Outstanding Balance
$494,952
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$298,625
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
Aardsma Nathan Alan -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Aardsma Nathan Alan $552,000
Previous Owner Kuhar John $286,000
Previous Owner Kuhar John $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Sold $552,000 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft
02/29/2020 02/29/20 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2020 01/02/20 For Sale $552,000 -- $98 / 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 $12,340 $734,600 $90,700 $643,900
2023 $6,536 $747,300 $90,700 $656,600
2022 $6,536 $703,100 $90,700 $612,400
2021 $4,983 $569,000 $90,700 $478,300
2020 $5,398 $597,300 $90,100 $507,200
2019 $6,005 $594,600 $106,600 $488,000
2018 $6,237 $618,400 $106,600 $511,800
2017 $6,337 $664,600 $106,600 $558,000
2016 $5,542 $600,600 $106,600 $494,000
2014 $5,684 $638,800 $106,700 $532,100
2013 $5,565 $624,000 $106,600 $517,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gina Musolino

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gina Musolino

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (219) 765-0000

    47 in this area

    323 Total Sales

    Gina Musolino
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  • Mark Groen

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Mark Groen

    McColly Real Estate

    (708) 712-2507

    8 in this area

    195 Total Sales

    Mark Groen
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR467757

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-10-24-478-005.000-032

Indiana Lake County Dyer 46311 Saint John

8485 Torrence St, Dyer, IN

This home is located at 8485 Torrence St, Dyer, IN 46311 since 02 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $793,577, approximately $140 per square foot. This property was built in 2003. 8485 Torrence St 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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