NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8616 Locust Ave Gary, IN 46403

Miller Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $206,000 - $285,572

1 Bed
1 Bath
816 Sq Ft
$309/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 03, 2019

Last sale price $111,500 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 126% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,662/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Country Kitchen
  • Patio
  • Ranch Style House
  • Cooling Available
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of September 2019

Charming bungalow nestled amidst the trees of Locust Avenue between Spencer and Tippecanoe. Just 3 blocks to beach on a wooded lot, with recent updates, fireplace and private back yard, this is the perfect getaway. All at a great price.

Last Listed By

Nancy Del Prado

Avid Real Estate LLC License #RB14046373 Listed on: 07/24/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $879

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 9,627 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x107

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 816 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Miller Beach Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450533136008000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$879

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR203
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR203
  • Subdivision Name: Miller Beach
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Steel
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Finished Laundry Rm, FP Living/Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.221

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 45x107
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9627
  • Parcel #: 450533136008000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 879

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2019
Closed on
Aug 3, 2019
Sold by
Mirkov Margaret J
Bought by
Laughlin Stuart E and Laughlin Lynn C
Seller's Agent
Nancy Del Prado
Avid Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Gene Ayers
Ayers REALTORS(r)
List Price
$111,500
Sold Price
$111,500
Total Days on Market
30
Current Estimated Value
$251,893

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,393
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2019
Sold by
Mirkov Patricia M and Mirkov Zoey P
Bought by
Mirkov Margaret J

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
Laughlin Stuart E -- Meridian Title Corp
Mirkov Margaret J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2019 09/03/19 Sold $111,500 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
08/23/2019 08/23/19 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2019 07/24/19 For Sale $111,500 -- $137 / 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 $20,693 $224,500 $128,700 $95,800
2023 $2,873 $234,700 $163,800 $70,900
2022 $2,873 $111,700 $45,600 $66,100
2021 $2,707 $105,300 $44,900 $60,400
2020 $2,627 $102,200 $44,900 $57,300
2019 $1,053 $100,200 $44,200 $56,000
2018 $939 $83,600 $36,100 $47,500
2017 $958 $84,500 $36,100 $48,400
2016 $959 $85,000 $34,300 $50,700
2014 $925 $83,200 $35,400 $47,800
2013 $874 $80,700 $35,400 $45,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Del Prado

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Nancy Del Prado

    Avid Real Estate LLC

    (219) 781-0172

    102 in this area

    395 Total Sales

    Nancy Del Prado
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  • Gene Ayers

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Gene Ayers

    Ayers REALTORS(r)

    (219) 902-9039

    123 in this area

    139 Total Sales

    Gene Ayers
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR459607

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-05-33-136-008.000-004

Indiana Lake County Gary 46403 Miller

8616 Locust Ave, Gary, IN

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This home is located at 8616 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403 since 24 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $251,893, approximately $308 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 8616 Locust Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Banneker Elementary at Marquette, Gary Middle School, and West Side Leadership Academy.

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