NOT LISTED FOR SALE

944 E Columbia Ave Griffith, IN 46319

Estimated Value: $249,492 - $280,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,832 Sq Ft
$143/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 30, 2020

Last sale price $198,000 $108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,944/month

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available
  • Ranch Style House
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of October 2020

REMODELED OPEN CONCEPT RANCH home with 3 bedrooms! Walking distance to Griffith's dining and entertainment! Plenty of cabinet space with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and QUARTZ countertops! Dining room and BAY WINDOW in the living room! Like to entertain? There's a REC ROOM in the FINISHED BASEMENT with exposed ceiling, 2ND BATHROOM, additional space for storage! Large unfinished laundry room. NEW furnace, hot water heater, electrical & plumbing! ATTACHED 2 CAR garage, NEW overhead door! In addition, a DETACHED GARAGE for your toys or additional storage! MOTIVATED SELLERS

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Felicitas Lara

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB18000176 Listed on: 08/06/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,129

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 48 x 125
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,832 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Ballards Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450735476023000006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,129

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1830
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1830
  • Subdivision Name: Ballards Add
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 88
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storage
  • Acres: 0.138

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Off Street

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 48 x 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6011
  • Parcel #: 450735476023000006

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1129

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2020
Closed on
Nov 11, 2020
Sold by
Fonseca Ofelia and Kader Basma H
Bought by
Mueller Jeffrey and Mueller Jami
Seller's Agent
Felicitas Lara
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$198,000
Sold Price
$198,000
Current Estimated Value
$261,373

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,373
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.83%
Original Mortgage
$194,413
Outstanding Balance
$173,394
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$87,979

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2020
Closed on
Oct 30, 2020
Sold by
Fonseca Ofelia and Kader Basma H
Bought by
Mueller Jeffrey and Mueller Jami
Seller's Agent
Felicitas Lara
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$198,000
Sold Price
$198,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,413
Outstanding Balance
$173,394
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$87,979

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2019
Sold by
Tighe John H and Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Fonseca Ofelia and Kader Basma Habde

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2015
Sold by
Tiwke John H
Bought by
Holliway Brian

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2014
Closed on
Dec 31, 2014
Sold by
Rhymer Eugene S
Bought by
Tighe John H
Seller's Agent
Carol Dobrzynski
Realty Executives Premier
Buyer's Agent
Maria Callas
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$105,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.87%
Original Mortgage
$107,257
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2010
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Rhymer Eugene S and Rhymer Jeanine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,108
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2009
Sold by
Bennett Rosa J and Bennett William E
Bought by
Bank Of New York

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2008
Sold by
Bennett William E
Bought by
Bennett Rosa J
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
Mueller Jeffrey -- Greater Indiana Title Company
Mueller Jeffrey -- Greater Indiana Title Co
Fonseca Ofelia $83,500 None Available
Holliway Brian -- None Available
Tighe John H -- Meridian Title Corp
Rhymer Eugene S -- Meridian Title Corp
Bank Of New York $108,800 None Available
Bennett Rosa J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mueller Jeffrey $194,413
Closed Mueller Jeffrey $194,413
Previous Owner Tighe John H $107,257
Previous Owner Rhymer Eugene $27,086
Previous Owner Rhymer Eugene S $97,108
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Sold $198,000 0.0% $108 / Sq Ft
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2020 08/06/20 For Sale $198,000 +88.6% $108 / Sq Ft
12/31/2014 12/31/14 Sold $105,000 0.0% $57 / Sq Ft
12/15/2014 12/15/14 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2014 07/22/14 For Sale $105,000 -- $57 / 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 $6,764 $219,300 $26,500 $192,800
2023 $2,407 $206,500 $26,500 $180,000
2022 $2,197 $191,600 $26,500 $165,100
2021 $1,689 $171,200 $19,300 $151,900
2020 $1,073 $107,700 $19,300 $88,400
2019 $1,129 $103,300 $16,200 $87,100
2018 $917 $90,600 $15,500 $75,100
2017 $953 $92,700 $15,500 $77,200
2016 $1,018 $92,600 $15,500 $77,100
2014 $820 $86,900 $15,500 $71,400
2013 -- $84,100 $15,500 $68,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Felicitas Lara

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Felicitas Lara

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (219) 742-4465

    7 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Felicitas Lara
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  • Carol Dobrzynski

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Carol Dobrzynski

    Realty Executives

    (219) 808-7846

    17 in this area

    686 Total Sales

    Carol Dobrzynski
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Maria Callas

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR478725

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-07-35-476-023.000-006

Indiana Lake County Griffith 46319

944 E Columbia Ave, Griffith, IN

This home is located at 944 E Columbia Ave, Griffith, IN 46319 since 06 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $261,373, approximately $142 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 944 E Columbia Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Griffith Senior High School, St Mary School, and Calumet Christian School.

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