NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8509 Garfield Ave Munster, IN 46321

Estimated Value: $303,142 - $404,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,144 Sq Ft
$309/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2017

Last sale price $239,900 $210 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,165/month

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Great Room
  • Munster High School Rated A+
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2017

Wow! Immaculate and Fully Updated 3 bed 1 1/2 bath ranch with FULL (poured concrete walls) Basement. Custom Designer Cabinets with soft close drawers, GRANITE Counter Tops, and High End Stainless Steel Appliances highlight this Amazing Kitchen! Move right in, enjoy and spend absolutely nothing on updating or upgrades, its already been done for you!! The roof is only 4 years old, ALL New flooring, Freshly Painted throughout,and so so much more! BEST of ALL, this home's energy efficiency has also been greatly increased with the installation of BRAND NEW LOW-E ARGON GAS FILLED WINDOWS, Programmable Nest Thermostat and recently updated 95% High Efficient Furnace! The oversized 2 1/2 car garage (25 x 25) even has a brand new garage door! LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!! Located in the highly coveted Munster School district, south of Ridge Rd, and just a couple of minutes from I-94 !! Commute to downtown Chicago in under 40 minutes!! Whole Foods, new dining, new shopping options are abundant!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Moore

Key Realty Indiana, LLC License #RB14034432 Listed on: 10/05/2017

Key Realty Indiana, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 150
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 1,144 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Portable Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Munster Manor Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450624402002000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,950

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Security System, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1709
  • Subdivision Name: Munster Manor Add
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Wood
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1144
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.2066

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Munster

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9000
  • Parcel #: 450624402002000027

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1950

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2017
Closed on
Dec 21, 2017
Sold by
Barrett Michael and Barrett Laura
Bought by
Talavera Sarah Marie
Seller's Agent
Jim Moore
Key Realty Indiana, LLC
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$239,900
Current Estimated Value
$355,299

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,399
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%
Original Mortgage
$215,900
Outstanding Balance
$180,534
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,502

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2015
Closed on
Nov 2, 2015
Sold by
Knesek James J
Bought by
Barrett Michael and Barrett Laura
Seller's Agent
Tom Boyle
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$175,500
Sold Price
$175,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.73%
Original Mortgage
$172,320
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2011
Sold by
Knesek Kathryn
Bought by
Knesek James J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2010
Sold by
Knesek James J
Bought by
Knesek James J and Knesek Kathryn T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2009
Sold by
Brietzke William F and Brietzke Adela L
Bought by
Knesek James J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
5.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Talavera Sarah Marie -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Barrett Michael -- Meridian Title Corp
Knesek James J -- None Available
Knesek James J -- None Available
Knesek James J -- Ticor Title Highland
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Talavera Sarah Marie $215,900
Previous Owner Barrett Michael $172,320
Previous Owner Knesek James J $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/22/2017 12/22/17 Sold $239,900 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft
12/18/2017 12/18/17 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2017 10/05/17 For Sale $239,900 +36.7% $210 / Sq Ft
11/02/2015 11/02/15 Sold $175,500 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/15/2015 09/15/15 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2015 06/05/15 For Sale $175,500 -- $153 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

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 $3,364 $279,600 $53,500 $226,100
2024 $7,875 $265,400 $53,500 $211,900
2023 $3,188 $257,600 $51,600 $206,000
2022 $3,188 $243,200 $51,600 $191,600
2021 $2,907 $222,200 $28,800 $193,400
2020 $2,775 $212,200 $28,800 $183,400
2019 $2,670 $206,500 $28,800 $177,700
2018 $2,989 $200,500 $28,800 $171,700
2017 $2,141 $171,700 $28,800 $142,900
2016 $1,950 $164,300 $28,800 $135,500
2014 $2,454 $174,300 $28,800 $145,500
2013 $2,408 $175,000 $28,800 $146,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Moore

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jim Moore

    Key Realty Indiana, LLC

    (847) 909-7101

    1 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Jim Moore
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  • Tom Boyle

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Tom Boyle

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 730-6398

    22 in this area

    143 Total Sales

    Tom Boyle
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR423468

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-06-24-402-002.000-027

Indiana Lake County Munster 46321

8509 Garfield Ave, Munster, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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