NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8849 Schafer Dr Saint John, IN 46373

Saint John Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $325,000 - $518,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,354 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2015

Last sale price $176,500 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 135% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,728/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Sauna
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Kolling Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 1-minute walk to Lancer Park

About This Home

As of March 2015

Saint John 4 Bedroom Bi-Level with 2 baths and oversize 2.5 car garage. Dining room has ceramic flooring and sliding door to the enclosed porch. Extra cabinets in kitchen with ceramic floor and appliances. Master BR has door to main bath and entry to office or nursery. Fully finished lower level features 4th Bedroom, 3/4 bath with dry sauna, huge family room with wood burning fireplace/heatilator. Walk-Out lower level. Roof 2006 w/tear off, HWH 2008, sump pump w/battery back up. Swimming pool needs new liner but pump and filter good. Seller offering 13 month home warranty.Negotiable items: pool table & light, riding lawn mower. Seller offering 13 month home warranty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judith Milburn

Century 21 Circle License #RB14019012 Listed on: 01/27/2015

Century 21 Circle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,723

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 83.5 x 150
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,354 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sauna

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Sump Pump

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Calumet Farms 04 Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451127178006000035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,723

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Pool Equipment, Satellite Dish, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR166
  • Subdivision Name: Calumet Farms 04
  • Architectural Style: Multi-Level
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • 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, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, FP Rec Room, Sauna/Steam Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Basement: Walk Out
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Above Ground Pool, Deck, Porch-Enclosed
  • Acres: 0.381

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Side Drive

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Central

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 83.5 x 150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16596
  • Parcel #: 451127178006000035

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1723

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2015
Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Holmes Wilbur and Holmes Jeanne
Bought by
Sitter Frank and Sitter Jenna
Seller's Agent
Judith Milburn
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$176,500
Sold Price
$176,500
Current Estimated Value
$414,345

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$237,845
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.39%
Original Mortgage
$173,302
Outstanding Balance
$132,976
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$281,369
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
Sitter Frank -- Chicago Title Co Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sitter Frank $173,302
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/23/2015 03/23/15 Sold $176,500 0.0% $75 / Sq Ft
02/09/2015 02/09/15 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2015 01/27/15 For Sale $176,500 -- $75 / 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 $6,460 $329,300 $41,900 $287,400
2023 $2,842 $319,500 $41,900 $277,600
2022 $2,694 $275,300 $41,900 $233,400
2021 $2,615 $272,800 $41,900 $230,900
2020 $2,442 $253,000 $24,400 $228,600
2019 $2,211 $221,200 $24,400 $196,800
2018 $2,138 $210,100 $24,400 $185,700
2017 $2,010 $206,000 $24,400 $181,600
2016 $1,718 $184,400 $24,400 $160,000
2014 $1,725 $189,300 $24,800 $164,500
2013 $1,717 $186,100 $24,800 $161,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Judith Milburn

    Century 21 Circle

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR364880

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-11-27-178-003.000-035

Indiana Lake County Saint John 46373 Saint John

8849 Schafer Dr, Saint John, IN

This home is located at 8849 Schafer Dr, Saint John, IN 46373 since 27 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $414,345, approximately $176 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 8849 Schafer Dr 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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