NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8540 Forest Ave Munster, IN 46321

Estimated Value: $332,099 - $390,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,127 Sq Ft
$167/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2017

Last sale price $232,000 $109 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,150/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Munster High School Rated A+
  • Den
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2017

Everything about this REMODELED RANCH will make you HAPPY! The BAY WINDOW lets SUNLIGHT show REFINISHED HARDWOOD in the LIVING ROOM with its STONE FIREPLACE,while BUILT-IN SHELVING defines the DINING AREA. The BRIGHT, IMMACULATE KITCHEN features STAINLESS APPLIANCES, WHITE CABINETS, and a COZY SEATING NOOK with EXTRA STORAGE in its benches. THE PERFECTLY RETRO main bath has UPDATED LIGHTING and a NEW CERAMIC FLOOR. CEILING FANS keep all three bedrooms breezy,and the generous closets help with organization. Wait until you see the FINISHED BASEMENT('11), with its REC ROOM, 3/4 BATH and SECLUDED OFFICE. Don't forget the LAUNDRY area and closets, offering EVEN MORE STORAGE. The AWESOME BACK YARD is FENCED and the JUST RENOVATED KIWANIS PARK is right down the block. Newer items include: ROOF('13),WINDOWS('14,)FURNACE('11,)AC('15),SUMP BACK-UP('16),LIGHTING('16), and STAINLESS('16)! Munster offers FINE SCHOOLS and a GREAT COMMUTE. LOVE the HOUSE - LOVE the NEIGHBORHOOD - LOVE the TOWN!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Behrens

RE/MAX 10 Schererville License #RB14044165 Listed on: 05/18/2017

RE/MAX 10 Schererville

Last Buyer's Agent

Gustavo Lopez

G & R Realty, Inc. License #RB14027212

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,812

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 141
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shaker Style Exterior
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,127 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Attic Stairs

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Munster High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Furnace Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Knickerbocker Manor 6Th Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450624301008000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,812

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Furnace Humidifier, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1102
  • Subdivision Name: Knickerbocker Manor 6th Add
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Shakes
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 447
  • 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
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Stairway, Den/Office, FP Living/Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Fence, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.21

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Other

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Munster

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 65 x 141
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9148
  • Parcel #: 450624301008000027

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2812

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Munster High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2017
Closed on
Jun 15, 2017
Sold by
Richardson Jonathan D
Bought by
Abulizam Salem
Seller's Agent
Mary Behrens
RE/MAX 10 Schererville
Buyer's Agent
Gustavo Lopez
G & R Realty, Inc.
List Price
$232,000
Sold Price
$232,000
Current Estimated Value
$355,275

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$123,275
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.10%
Original Mortgage
$220,400
Outstanding Balance
$181,639
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$173,636

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2013
Closed on
Oct 23, 2013
Sold by
Connelly Michael M
Bought by
Richardson Jonathan D
Seller's Agent
Joseph Rogowski
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$149,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.57%
Original Mortgage
$188,845
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2006
Sold by
Connelly Joanne M
Bought by
Connelly Joanne M and Joanne M Connelly Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2005
Sold by
Conard Kathleen M and Mccain Thomas S
Bought by
Connelly Joanne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
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
Abulizam Salem -- Chicago Title Ins Co
Richardson Jonathan D -- None Available
Connelly Joanne M -- None Available
Connelly Joanne M -- Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Abulizam Salem $220,400
Previous Owner Richardson Jonathan D $188,845
Previous Owner Connelly Joanne M $87,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/30/2017 06/30/17 Sold $232,000 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
05/28/2017 05/28/17 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 For Sale $232,000 +54.8% $109 / Sq Ft
10/23/2013 10/23/13 Sold $149,900 0.0% $116 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/22/2013 10/22/13 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2013 07/10/13 For Sale $149,900 -- $116 / 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 $3,736 $325,600 $47,800 $277,800
2024 $8,713 $305,400 $47,800 $257,600
2023 $3,691 $285,000 $48,400 $236,600
2022 $3,604 $273,100 $48,400 $224,700
2021 $3,375 $255,700 $34,900 $220,800
2020 $3,264 $247,100 $34,900 $212,200
2019 $3,042 $233,900 $34,900 $199,000
2018 $3,375 $224,300 $34,900 $189,400
2017 $2,931 $196,500 $34,900 $161,600
2016 $2,812 $196,200 $34,900 $161,300
2014 $2,784 $192,900 $34,900 $158,000
2013 $1,555 $169,000 $34,900 $134,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Behrens

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Mary Behrens

    RE/MAX

    (219) 677-5039

    25 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Mary Behrens
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  • Gustavo Lopez

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Gustavo Lopez

    G & R Realty, Inc.

    (773) 406-2547

    1 in this area

    157 Total Sales

    Gustavo Lopez
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  • Joseph Rogowski

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Joseph Rogowski

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 791-4757

    12 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Joseph Rogowski
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR414724

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-06-24-301-008.000-027

Indiana Cook County Munster 46321

8540 Forest Ave, Munster, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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