January 2011 in Munster, Indiana saw 123 homes for sale. We are limiting this report to single family homes only. There were 3 pending, 9 sold and 111 active homes listed. The chart below shows the minimum, average, median and maximum data for the properties. The total sales value was $2,112,125.00. While the average days on the market was 135.
Today was the day Little Bubba went to kitty heaven. He had a good run of 15+ years in my lap and chasing butterflies in the garden. We will miss him. I thought I would share a cute story and appeal from my favorite animal charity in honor of my Bubba. The Independent Cat Society is a no-kill cat shelter in Westville, Indiana. They house many cats of all kinds and ages and are a permanent home to some and a way station for others. I am sharing a delightful story from their … (8 comments)
indiana: Penn Oak- A subdivision of Crown Point, Indiana
- 01/26/11 06:22 AM
Penn Oak is a community of approximately 75 to 100 Single Family Homes. The homes have 3 to 5 bedrooms and average 2000 square feet of living space. Fourteen of these homes were sold in 2010 and the average selling price was $250,000.
Penn Oak is located in the Southeastern portion of the downtown area of Crown Point, Indiana between East St Road 231, W 113th Ave. and Broadway. The emphasis on this neighborhood is family with curving streets, sidewalks for easy walking and play grounds for the children.
Penn Oak's location is also excellent with shopping … (2 comments)
When ever I have first time home buyers I end up explaining what it means for the mortgage company to hold tax and insurance in escrow. Part of that explanation involves the promise of the little annual surprise from the mortgage company. Mine came today-it was a check for $59.74 followed by a drop in my monthly mortgage payment of $6.58. That's not much but it pushed the payment from just over $1000.00 to just under $997.00-looks so much better. … (2 comments)
Most first time buyers don't have the cash for both the down payment and closing cost. It has become common practice for the buyers to ask the seller to pay this fee. It is a way of getting the sale done in a difficult market. Buyers can no longer ask the sellers for … (3 comments)
$54,900.00 Large Corner Lot in Fieldstone Manor Subdivision. Gently sloping lot is 1.13 acres. Nice views. Located in Porter County, Boone Grove Schools.
What kind of single family home can be resold most easily in Munster, Indiana?
Here is another client question that I thought might be of interest to others in NW Indiana. 1. What kind of single family home can be resold most easily? i.e.: 4 bedrooms with price of $150,000-$200,000 or $250,000+? Because I am not sure how long I can stay in this area. 2. If your listing price is $200,000, how much can I usually get it for finally?
To answer your questions I have run a report on homes sold over the last … (2 comments)
Nice ranch home in a great location. Just across the street from Solan Robinson elementary school. Home has been completely updated with new kitchen cabinets, flooring, fresh paint and new bathroom fixtures. Nice big fenced back yard and garden shed. Priced to move at $150,000.
The main entry to the home showing the large windows and nice flooring.
Beautiful home on South Street just blocks from everything in Crown Point. The home, custom built in 1991, has a eat in kitchen just off the family room. The fireplace in the family room was built with a unique antique Victorian Oak Mantel piece. I featured it in my video to give you an idea how lovely it is. This 3 bedroom home for sale on 1.04 acres in downtown Crown Point, … (2 comments)
12989 Chase St, Crown Point, IN 46307 Priced at just $285,000. this home has 3 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 baths. This sprawling Hillside Ranch home offers over 4000 sq ft of living space, large rooms, full finished walk-out basement, 2 fireplaces, screened porch, and 18x13 deck. The sunken living room has vaulted ceilings that help showcase the impressive stone wall fireplace. Downstairs there is a family room w/ fireplace & a 36 x 13.6 tool room with lower garage door … (5 comments)
Gardener's dream property with 1.5 acres cleared for lawn area surrounded by deep woods. The home allows views of the woodland from every window. Wildlife is abundant and entertains for endless hours. The Garden is already off to a great start with perennial borders and many dogwood and redbud trees. The drive is lined with Iris and Hosta abound. The forest floor is covered in ferns and wild flowers. Let your imagination run wild!!
The home was built in 1978 and remolded in 1993. At … (5 comments)
The grand entrance of this 4 bedroom home for sale in Ellendale Farm, Crown Point, NW Indiana starts on the outside with the high arched doorway and continues into the two story great room. The front door is framed by columns which support the open loft on the second floor. The Great room features two story window centering a gas fireplace. To your right is the ultimate eat in kitchen with a granite island which seats eight. The kitchen is … (2 comments)
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Real Estate Specialist - 219-616-7069 - NW Indiana
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