NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8920 Columbia St Saint John, IN 46373

Saint John Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $443,000 - $501,527

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,000 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2022

Last sale price $385,000 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,261/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Kolling Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of September 2022

STUNNING UPDATED 5 BEDROOM, 4 BATH HOME WITH A 4 CAR GARAGE ON 3/4 ACRE LOT IN THE HEART OF ST. JOHN !! This Picture-perfect Home has a Beautiful Country Kitchen w/ new Cabinets, Granite and black Appliances and Gleaming Bamboo flooring that flows throughout the Kitchen and Living Rm. The Main Level also has 2 Large Bedroom. and an updated Bath w/ Jacuzzi Tub. The 1st Upper Level also has 2 Large Bedrooms and an updated Bath. The upper-level addition is AMAZING and is currently being used as the Main Bedroom but can be used for many ideas .. it has a Bath, Music Studio, Built-Ins and Nitches, Heat and Air w/ additional window units for endless possibilities. The Basement is also finished with a Large Family Rm., Bathroom and an additional Rm. which can be a possible 6th Bedroom / Office/ Gym! The Garage is a MECHANICS DREAM .. 4 Car w/ 2 double doors, Furnace with built in Cabinets. Home sits on 3/4 Acre Wooded Lot w/ a Shed and massive Patio. Home is in a Great location .. MUST SEE!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Oster

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB14047698 Listed on: 07/26/2022

@properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Wayne Hiestand

BHHS Executive Realty License #RB20001887

BHHS Executive Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,084

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 206 x 163

Parking

  • 4.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Portable Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Kolling Elementary School
  • Clark Middle School
  • Lake Central High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • High Ridge Estates Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451130326012000035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,084

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR2041
  • Subdivision Name: High Ridge Estates
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 252
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 4
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: true
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Window/Wall Air Cond
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.771

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Side Drive

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Central
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clark Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 206 X 163
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33585
  • Parcel #: 451130326012000035
  • Zoning Description: RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3084

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Lake Central High School
  • Elementary School: Kolling Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2022
Closed on
Sep 23, 2022
Sold by
Henry and Julie
Bought by
Szotek Paul M and Kula-Szotek Bernadet G
Seller's Agent
Brian Oster
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Buyer's Agent
Wayne Hiestand
BHHS Executive Realty
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$475,382

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,382
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.04%
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Outstanding Balance
$297,485
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$165,433
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
Szotek Paul M -- Proper Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Szotek Paul M $308,000
Previous Owner Henry John $186,000
Previous Owner Henry Julie $209,600
Previous Owner Henry Julie $175,000
Previous Owner Henry John H $49,345
Previous Owner Henry John $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/28/2022 09/28/22 Sold $385,000 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2022 07/26/22 For Sale $385,000 -- $96 / 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 $7,239 $372,700 $110,100 $262,600
2023 $3,172 $358,000 $110,100 $247,900
2022 $3,172 $315,500 $115,700 $199,800
2021 $3,039 $309,100 $115,700 $193,400
2020 $2,468 $255,200 $89,300 $165,900
2019 $2,464 $237,500 $89,300 $148,200
2018 $2,603 $241,800 $89,300 $152,500
2017 $2,470 $238,400 $89,300 $149,100
2016 $2,218 $220,300 $89,300 $131,000
2014 $2,061 $216,600 $89,200 $127,400
2013 $2,203 $224,800 $89,200 $135,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Oster

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Brian Oster

    @ Properties

    (219) 794-5258

    14 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Brian Oster
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  • Wayne Hiestand

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Wayne Hiestand

    BHHS Executive Realty

    (219) 718-2282

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Wayne Hiestand
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR516914

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-11-30-326-012.000-035

Indiana Lake County Saint John 46373 Saint John

8920 Columbia St, Saint John, IN

This home is located at 8920 Columbia St, Saint John, IN 46373 since 26 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $475,382, approximately $118 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 8920 Columbia 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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