NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8525 W 85th Ave Schererville, IN 46375

Saint John Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $447,000 - $614,365

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,278 Sq Ft
$232/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 16, 2018

Last sale price $370,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,427/month

212 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • Kolling Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of November 2018

RARE FIND! PRIVATE OASIS on 5 WOODED ACRES in St. John Township - AMAZING LOCATION near area amenities. This 4-BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH home has been UPDATED THROUGHOUT. OPEN CONCEPT LAYOUT includes SPACIOUS living room with STUNNING BRAZILIAN KOA flooring and WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, HUGE DINING AREA, REMODELED KITCHEN with GRANITE COUNTERS, handmade hardrock maple 42 CABINETS, and STAINLESS APPLIANCES. MAIN FLOOR MASTER has HARDWOOD FLOORS and SOAKING TUB. Three upstairs bedrooms plus bathroom with NEW TILED SHOWER and vanity. Carpeted basement is GIGANTIC - almost 1500 more square feet. MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY. Outdoors is picture perfect! HEATED IN-GROUND POOL with NEW LINER and ELECTRIC COVER. AMAZING VIEWS OF WOODED PROPERTY. NEW doors, garage door and opener, fans, light fixtures, flooring, siding with 50 yr warranty, WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR. 300 FT PAVED DRIVEWAY, security system, ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE with additional parking outside. MOTIVATED SELLER! Come and fall in love!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jen Poskin

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB14043973 Listed on: 03/26/2018

@properties/Christie's Intl RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,278 Sq Ft Home
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Patio

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451127201011000032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,179

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Wooded
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Pool Equipment, Security System, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR230
  • Subdivision Name: none
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Cement Plank
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1488
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Finished Laundry Rm, FP Living/Great Room, Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry, Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barrier Free Access, In Ground Pool, Patio
  • Acres: 5

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Side Drive

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Central

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 5.00 acres
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800
  • Parcel #: 451127201011000032

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3179

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2018
Closed on
Nov 16, 2018
Sold by
Pieters Mary Lou
Bought by
Fowler Ronald and Fowler Angela
Seller's Agent
Jen Poskin
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Current Estimated Value
$527,591

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,591
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.25%
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Outstanding Balance
$259,740
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$267,851

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2018
Closed on
Nov 1, 2018
Sold by
Pieters Adam M
Bought by
Pieters Mary Lou
Seller's Agent
Jen Poskin
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$370,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Outstanding Balance
$259,740
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$267,851

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2015
Sold by
Peters Roberta Mary Loo
Bought by
Peters Adam M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Fowler Ronald -- Fidelity National Title Co
Pieters Mary Lou -- None Available
Pieters Mary Lou -- None Available
Peters Adam M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fowler Ronald $296,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Sold $370,000 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft
10/24/2018 10/24/18 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2018 03/26/18 For Sale $370,000 -- $162 / 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 $7,652 $464,300 $181,500 $282,800
2023 $4,199 $463,400 $181,500 $281,900
2022 $4,207 $417,900 $181,500 $236,400
2021 $3,851 $392,900 $181,500 $211,400
2020 $3,271 $364,100 $81,200 $282,900
2019 $3,349 $338,100 $76,300 $261,800
2018 $3,413 $341,700 $76,300 $265,400
2017 $3,180 $339,300 $76,300 $263,000
2016 $2,903 $317,700 $76,300 $241,400
2014 $2,844 $324,700 $76,300 $248,400
2013 -- $322,500 $76,300 $246,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jen Poskin

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jen Poskin

    @ Properties

    (219) 313-7708

    20 in this area

    108 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR431413

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-11-27-201-011.000-032

Indiana Lake County Schererville 46307 Saint John

8525 W 85th Ave, Schererville, IN

This home is located at 8525 W 85th Ave, Schererville, IN 46375 since 26 March 2018 and is currently estimated at $527,591, approximately $231 per square foot. This property was built in 1988. 8525 W 85th Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Kolling Elementary School, Hal E Clark Middle School, and Lake Central High School.

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