NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8556 Forest Ave Munster, IN 46321

Estimated Value: $292,744 - $336,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,368 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 12, 2014

Last sale price $165,000 $121 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,332/month

129 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Cooling Available
  • Munster High School Rated A+
  • Country Kitchen
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2014

*One owner home, well cared for *Newer siding, New front bow picture window & kitchen window *Newer Steel front and rear exterior doors *Spacious Living room with combination Dining area *Eat in Kitchen with all the appliances, solid Oak cabinets, pantry as well as pantry cabinets *3 Good size Bedrooms *Good Closet Space *Main floor has a full bath & bath *Wood floors under the carpet *New custom Blinds 1 year old *Full unfinished Dry basement *Professional water proofing has been done *2.5 car garage with opener *Seller is providing the buyer with a 1 year home warranty

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kris Hoge

RE/MAX Realty Associates License #RB14045113 Listed on: 09/20/2013

RE/MAX Realty Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,733

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 8,451 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x141
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,368 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Knickerbocker Manor Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450624301011000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,733

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Paved Road, Sidewalks, Nearly Level
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR337
  • Subdivision Name: Knickerbocker Manor
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1368
  • 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_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Bathroom, Country Kitchen
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.194

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Munster

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60x141
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8451
  • Parcel #: 450624301011000027

Tax Info

  • Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1733

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Kozlowski Michael E and Miller Natalie S
Bought by
Tijerina Steven and Tijerina Taryn L
Current Estimated Value
$318,686

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Outstanding Balance
$210,818
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$105,553

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2019
Sold by
Kozlowski Michael E
Bought by
Kozlowski Michael E and Miller Natalie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2013
Closed on
Mar 12, 2014
Sold by
Blohm Arthur R and Blohm Ethelyn J
Bought by
Kozlowski Michael E
Seller's Agent
Kris Hoge
RE/MAX Realty Associates
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$165,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Interest Rate
4.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Tijerina Steven $260,000 Mtc
Kozlowski Michael E -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Kozlowski Michael E -- Region Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tijerina Steven $234,000
Previous Owner Kozlowski Michael E $186,700
Previous Owner Kozlowski Michael E $187,200
Previous Owner Kozlowski Michael E $148,000
Previous Owner Kozlowski Michael E $156,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/12/2014 03/12/14 Sold $165,000 0.0% $121 / Sq Ft
01/27/2014 01/27/14 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2013 09/20/13 For Sale $165,000 -- $121 / 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 $7,603 $269,600 $44,800 $224,800
2023 $6,203 $248,700 $44,700 $204,000
2022 $6,203 $238,500 $44,700 $193,800
2021 $2,904 $222,000 $32,200 $189,800
2020 $2,811 $214,800 $32,200 $182,600
2019 $2,437 $189,300 $32,200 $157,100
2018 $2,684 $182,400 $32,200 $150,200
2017 $2,620 $177,400 $32,200 $145,200
2016 $2,521 $177,400 $32,200 $145,200
2014 $2,243 $163,600 $32,200 $131,400
2013 $1,588 $166,100 $32,200 $133,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kris Hoge

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Kris Hoge

    RE/MAX

    (800) 234-7629

    34 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Kris Hoge
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR337128

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-06-24-301-011.000-027

Indiana Cook County Munster 46321

8556 Forest Ave, Munster, IN

This home is located at 8556 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 since 20 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $318,686, approximately $232 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 8556 Forest Ave is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Munster High School, Lansing Christian School, and St. Thomas More School.

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