NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8545 Forest Ave Munster, IN 46321

Estimated Value: $335,281 - $398,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,044 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 27, 2022

Last sale price $335,000 $164 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,460/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Munster High School Rated A+
  • Recreation Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of June 2022

Location, location, location! Convenient access to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, Hwy and award-winning Munster schools. Less than a mile from the future Ridge Rd South shore train station. This beautiful, all brick ranch home shows the pride of ownership inside and out. Open concept between the living RM, dining RM and the kitchen. Stone fireplace centers the spacious living RM W/original hardwood floor. Updated kitchen W/new tile floor. Three spacious bedrooms and tastefully updated bathrooms. Walk down to the full basement and you'll see a large recreation RM, a den/office/possible 4th bedroom and plenty of room for storage or future expansion. Hardwood, new tile, and laminated wood floors throughout the house. Newly painted including the ceiling. Double-hung, tilt-in, energy efficient low E-windows. Newer furnace (95% efficiency) and AC both are a little over two years old. Newer hot water heater. Brick patio and the above ground pool with a deck for your summer pleasures.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Subashini Kulatunga

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB16001131 Listed on: 05/12/2022

@properties/Christie's Intl RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,310

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 8,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x140
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,044 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Portable Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Eads Elementary School
  • Wilbur Wright Middle School
  • Munster High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Furnace Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available
  • TV Antenna

Community Details

  • Knickerbocker Manor 6Th Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450624303003000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,310

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Furnace Humidifier, Pool Equipment, Satellite Dish, Sump Pump, TV Antenna
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR2041
  • Subdivision Name: Knickerbocker Manor 6th Add
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 612
  • 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
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: true
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Above Ground Pool, Deck, Fence, In Ground Sprinklers, Patio
  • Acres: 0.1928

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Wilbur Wright Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8400
  • Parcel #: 450624303003000027

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3310

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Munster High School
  • Elementary School: Eads Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2022
Closed on
Jun 21, 2022
Sold by
Cauwels and Christine
Bought by
Magdaleno Jose R and Magdaleno Maria S
Seller's Agent
Subashini Kulatunga
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Current Estimated Value
$358,198

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,198
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.07%
Original Mortgage
$328,932
Outstanding Balance
$311,133
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$49,187

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2019
Closed on
Nov 25, 2019
Sold by
Williams Gary R and Williams Mary J
Bought by
Cauwels Christine and Cauwels Patrick
Seller's Agent
Kim Seitzinger
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Subashini Kulatunga
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$235,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.67%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Magdaleno Jose R -- Fidelity National Title
Cauwels Christine -- Community Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Magdaleno Jose R $328,932
Previous Owner Cauwels Christine $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/27/2022 06/27/22 Sold $335,000 0.0% $164 / Sq Ft
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2022 05/12/22 For Sale $335,000 +42.6% $164 / Sq Ft
11/25/2019 11/25/19 Sold $235,000 0.0% $101 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/22/2019 11/22/19 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2019 09/03/19 For Sale $235,000 -- $101 / 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 $7,277 $334,400 $44,500 $289,900
2024 $8,532 $312,000 $44,500 $267,500
2023 $3,509 $279,100 $44,200 $234,900
2022 $3,509 $267,800 $44,200 $223,600
2021 $3,311 $252,600 $31,900 $220,700
2020 $3,215 $244,700 $31,900 $212,800
2019 $2,864 $219,900 $31,900 $188,000
2018 $3,247 $211,500 $31,900 $179,600
2017 $3,177 $206,000 $31,900 $174,100
2016 $3,084 $207,200 $31,900 $175,300
2014 $2,906 $193,500 $31,900 $161,600
2013 $2,796 $193,000 $31,900 $161,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR512294

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-06-24-303-003.000-027