NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8554 Tapper St Saint John, IN 46373

Saint John Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $592,098 - $752,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,536 Sq Ft
$143/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 24, 2014

Last sale price $368,000 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,193/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Kolling Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Patio

About This Home

As of June 2014

This home is a DREAM COME TRUE!! Beautiful 1/2 acre lot in Kilkenny Estates. This home offers over 4500 SQUARE FEET of LIVING SPACE. Featuring a main floor master suite, 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs. The spacious and well designed kitchen includes GRANITE snd STAINLESS APPLIANCES. You can chose to dine with the family in the kitchen, formal octagon-shaped dining room or in the BEAUTIFUL SUNROOM. It has knotty pine paneling and a gas fireplace provides great views of the private backyard. Just wait til you see the 20x40 built-in pool! This home has been very well MAINTAINED. New 93% high efficiency furnace in 2011, as well as kitchen and bath upgrades. Just wait til you see all the OUTSTANDING features of the FINISHED BASEMENT! A fifth bedroom and a huge 24x33 multi-purpose area. Basement has a rough-in for possible additional bathroom. MOTIVATED SELLERS SAY MAKE AN OFFER. PRICE REDUCTION!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Carter

McColly Real Estate License #RB14040609 Listed on: 03/11/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Blue

McColly Real Estate License #RB14047428

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,170

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x200

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Lake Central High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kilkenny Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451130126002000035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,170

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA254
  • Subdivision Name: Kilkenny Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2936
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Primary Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1600
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Acres: 0.46
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Central

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100X200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20038
  • Parcel #: 451130126002000035

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4170

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Lake Central High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2023
Sold by
Kreis Kevin R and Kreis Jennifer L
Bought by
Kreis Jennifer L and Kreis Kevin R
Total Days on Market
80
Current Estimated Value
$647,525

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2014
Closed on
Jun 24, 2014
Sold by
Griffin David A and Griffin Michelle R
Bought by
Larson Ralph and Larson Kelly
Seller's Agent
Anthony Carter
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sue Blue
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$368,000
Sold Price
$368,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Kreis Jennifer L -- None Listed On Document
Larson Ralph -- Community Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Larson Ralph $232,000
Previous Owner Larson Ralph $240,000
Previous Owner Larson Ralph $248,000
Previous Owner Griffin David A $234,000
Previous Owner Griffin David A $75,550
Previous Owner Griffin David $234,916
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2014 06/24/14 Sold $368,000 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2014 03/11/14 For Sale $368,000 -- $81 / 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 $9,077 $446,600 $84,000 $362,600
2023 $4,681 $448,900 $84,000 $364,900
2022 $4,681 $429,900 $84,000 $345,900
2021 $4,409 $415,100 $84,000 $331,100
2020 $4,231 $391,500 $82,000 $309,500
2019 $4,437 $380,100 $82,000 $298,100
2018 $4,595 $379,200 $78,000 $301,200
2017 $4,366 $374,400 $71,600 $302,800
2016 $4,253 $367,200 $58,700 $308,500
2014 $4,036 $361,900 $58,700 $303,200
2013 $4,125 $362,400 $58,700 $303,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Anthony Carter

    McColly Real Estate

  • Sue Blue

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Sue Blue

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 742-6324

    5 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Sue Blue
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 345138

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-11-30-126-002.000-035

Indiana Lake County Saint John 46373 Saint John

8554 Tapper St, Saint John, IN

This home is located at 8554 Tapper St, Saint John, IN 46373 since 11 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $647,525, approximately $142 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 8554 Tapper St 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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