NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8552 Garfield Ave Munster, IN 46321

Estimated Value: $326,891 - $385,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,525 Sq Ft
$234/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 10, 2014

Last sale price $170,000 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 107% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,192/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Munster High School Rated A+
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fenced

About This Home

As of January 2014

Ranch, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Full Basement, 2 Car Detached Garage. MAIN LEVEL Master BR also has an attached L shaped room 9'6 X 11' and 8' X 5'.6. Could be a walk in closet and or office, Nursery or? A 3/4 Bath that also has door to Kitchen / Back door. 2 additional BR and a full bath. Living / Dining L with a masonry Fireplace. BASEMENT Full unfinished, Poured walls (NOT block) includes a cedar closet, a workshop, Laundry with a 2nd kitchen. Plus a storage room and large area that can be a large Family room and Game room. The rear yard is fenced. 2 1/2 Car Garage. The home backs up to the bike path. RR tracks are no longer in use. House Roof, Furnace / Ac, and vinyl siding have been done recently. All appliances stay, including Fridge, Freezer, and 2nd range in basement. Estate Sale, Sellers have never lived in home. Master carpet will be replaced, Purchaser still has time to choose. Has been well cared for and maintained, Still needs some updating. HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Consier

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14038699 Listed on: 11/08/2013

Realty Executives Premier

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Spitale

McColly Real Estate License #RB14051138

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,920

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 9,104 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 152
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,525 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Munster Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450624401009000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,920

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Air Purifier
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1347
  • Subdivision Name: Munster Manor
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1525
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closet(s), Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Interior Entry
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.209
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Munster

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 152
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9104
  • Parcel #: 450624401009000027

Tax Info

  • Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2920

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2013
Closed on
Jan 10, 2014
Sold by
Pierce Cyndi and Krager Doris
Bought by
Bensinger Darin W and Bensinger Julie R
Seller's Agent
John Consier
Realty Executives Premier
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Spitale
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$170,000
Current Estimated Value
$351,121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$181,121
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.35%
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Outstanding Balance
$98,090
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$258,883
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
Bensinger Darin W -- Region Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bensinger Darin W $136,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/10/2014 01/10/14 Sold $170,000 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft
01/10/2014 01/10/14 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2013 11/08/13 For Sale $170,000 -- $111 / 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 $3,933 $328,700 $54,200 $274,500
2024 $9,061 $302,700 $54,200 $248,500
2023 $3,724 $296,400 $52,100 $244,300
2022 $3,724 $276,900 $52,100 $224,800
2021 $3,409 $253,100 $29,100 $224,000
2020 $3,262 $241,600 $29,100 $212,500
2019 $2,866 $219,700 $29,100 $190,600
2018 $3,195 $211,400 $29,100 $182,300
2017 $3,117 $206,200 $29,100 $177,100
2016 $2,850 $197,000 $29,100 $167,900
2014 $2,937 $200,800 $29,100 $171,700
2013 $2,892 $201,600 $29,100 $172,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Consier

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John Consier

    Realty Executives

    (219) 713-0943

    1 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    John Consier
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  • Daniel Spitale

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Daniel Spitale

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 718-3267

    5 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Daniel Spitale
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 339818

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-06-24-401-009.000-027

Indiana Lake County Munster 46321

8552 Garfield Ave, Munster, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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