808 Sunset Ave

4,620 Sq. Ft.
$179 / Sq. Ft.
4,620
Sq. Ft.
$179
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Commanding a distinguished presence on historic Sunset Avenue, Semper Fulgens is a masterwork of early 20th-century residential architecture - its elegance born of F. Manson Gilbert’s fusion of English Tudor gravitas and Italianate refinement. Commissioned in 1912 by developer and hotelier William Sonntag, the residence was the inaugural jewel of Sunset’s envisioned Gold Coast. Its enduring clay tile roof, leaded glass emblazoned with the Sonntag crest Semper Fulgens, and carved stone balustrades...Commanding a distinguished presence on historic Sunset Avenue, Semper Fulgens is a masterwork of early 20th-century residential architecture - its elegance born of F. Manson Gilbert’s fusion of English Tudor gravitas and Italianate refinement. Commissioned in 1912 by developer and hotelier William Sonntag, the residence was the inaugural jewel of Sunset’s envisioned Gold Coast. Its enduring clay tile roof, leaded glass emblazoned with the Sonntag crest Semper Fulgens, and carved stone balustrades testify to an era when craftsmanship was a higher order. Approached through manicured grounds, the home welcomes both park-facing receptions and intimate gatherings in its European villa gardens. Inside, stately proportions and cultivated detail abound. The walnut-paneled den, relocated and preserved from the original dining room, reflects the artistry of the Karges family - renowned furniture makers whose stewardship imbued the estate with Old World opulence and thoughtful innovation. Brunschwig & Fils wallcoverings envelop formal rooms that balance grandeur with intimacy. The main level offers a gracious primary suite as a private sanctuary, complemented by an adjacent guest suite. Formal living and dining rooms, anchored by intricate moldings and period fixtures, invite both ceremonial entertaining and quiet reflection, while a sympathetically renovated kitchen unites modern culinary function with the home's historic narrative. Upstairs, reimagined by the Karges family, the residence reveals its adaptability and grace. Designed to function as a stately double, it offers complete independence while maintaining architectural harmony with the main floor. The great room mirrors its counterpart below, opening to a luminous sunroom positioned above the snug, while a private suite once housed the family's valet, Vittorio. A secondary kitchen underscores the space's versatility, suitable for intergenerational living, a guest retreat, or refined entertaining, alongside three additional bedrooms. Beyond the principal residence, the restored carriage house - originally three horse stalls and a groom's quarters - offers an architectural echo of the estate's pre-automobile past. Renovated by the current owners, it awaits reimagining as a guest retreat, artist's atelier, or private office. In every respect, Semper Fulgens remains true to its name - Always Shining - offering its next custodian not merely a place to reside, but a work of art to inhabit.
  1. Listed by Philip Hooper • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty • Cell: 812-618-5000

Property Details for 808 Sunset Avenue

Style
Two Story
Architectural Style
Victorian
Subdivision
Sunset Place
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/03/2025 05:38 PM

Property Details for 808 Sunset Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #202532635
Days on Market171
Taxes$2,884 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Site-Built Home
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,553 SF
CountyVanderburgh County

Location

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Building Information for 808 Sunset Avenue

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,553 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,261 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,021

Property Taxes

$240

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 808 Sunset Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Vanderburgh County
  • City: Evansville
  • Zip Code: 47713
  • State: IN
  • Township: Pigeon
  • Geo Latitude: 38
  • Geo Longitude: -88
  • Fips Code: 18163
  • Directions To Property: Washington Ave to Haynie's Corner, Left on 2nd, Right on Adams, Right on Sunset
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $2,884
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2025
  • Parcel Number Id: 82-06-31-020-093.011-029
School Information
  • School District: Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corp.
  • Elementary: West Terrace
  • Middle School: Perry Heights
  • High School: Francis Joseph Reitz
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Dimensions: 175 x 96
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 1570.0
  • Total Square Feet: 6620.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 16553.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 4620.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 1570.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 4620.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 430.0
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Water View
  • Outbuilding 1 Length: 51.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Width: 18.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Age: 113
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Water Utility: City
  • Sewer: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Bdrm En Suite, Attic Pull Down Stairs, Attic Storage, Built-In Bookcase, Ceiling-9+, Closet(s) Walk-in, Eat-In Kitchen, Landscaped, Natural Woodwork, Near Walking Trail, Open Floor Plan, Patio Open, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Great Room, Custom Cabinetry
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Fence: Farm, Privacy
  • Outbuilding 1: Studio
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Roof Material: Tile
Interior Features
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Material: Brick, Poured Concrete
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Full Basement
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: Family Rm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet
  • Heating/Fuel: Forced Air
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 6
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 0
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 3
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 20
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 5
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 5
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 0
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Main
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 14.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 9.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 13.0
  • 4th Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 4th Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • 5th Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 5th Bedroom Width: 9.0
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
  • Extra Room Desc: Upstairs Kitchen
  • Extra Room Length: 15.0
  • Extra Room Level: Upper
  • Extra Room Width: 10.0
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 10.0
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Laundry Room Width: 10.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 28.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Upper
  • Living/Great Room Width: 14.0
  • Den Length: 14.0
  • Den Level: Main
  • Den Width: 9.0
  • Other Room 1 Description: Sunroom
  • Other Room 1 Length: 14.0
  • Other Room 1 Level: Upper
  • Other Room 1 Width: 9.0
  • Other Room 2 Description: Carriage House Main Floor
  • Other Room 2 Length: 18.0
  • Other Room 2 Level: Main
  • Other Room 2 Width: 14.0
  • Other Room 3 Description: Carriage House Loft
  • Other Room 3 Length: 14.0
  • Other Room 3 Width: 9.0

Property History for 808 Sunset Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 14, 2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202532635

$900,000
Aug 14, 2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202532635

$875,000
Aug 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202532635

$825,000
Oct 19, 2014

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201437496

$215,000
Sep 17, 2014

Withdrawn

Indiana Regional MLS #201437455

Sep 17, 2014

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201437496

Aug 24, 2014

Withdrawn

Indiana Regional MLS #201437413

Aug 24, 2014

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #201437455

$240,000
Aug 24, 2014

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #201437413

$240,000
Aug 24, 2014

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #201437496

$240,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202532635

$900,000
08/14/2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202532635

$875,000
08/14/2025

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202532635

$825,000
10/19/2014

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #201437496

$215,000
09/17/2014

Withdrawn

Indiana Regional MLS #201437455

09/17/2014

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #201437496

08/24/2014

Withdrawn

Indiana Regional MLS #201437413

08/24/2014

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #201437455

$240,000
08/24/2014

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #201437413

$240,000
08/24/2014

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #201437496

$240,000

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Public Records for 808 Sunset Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$22,000Additions$244,800Total$266,800
Tax Record2024$2,884 ($240 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,680 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,680 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1889CountyVANDERBURGHAPN82-06-31-020-093.011-029Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 808 Sunset Avenue

This home is within Evansville Vanderburgh Sch Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tekoppel Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Helfrich Park Stem Academy
Public6 to 8

Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Public9 to 12

EVSC Virtual Academy
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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808 Sunset Avenue is a single family home for sale in Evansville, IN 47713. This property was listed for sale on August 15, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty, it's currently listed at $825,000. It has been on the market for a total of 171 days and was last sold on October 20, 2014. This listing's school district is Evansville Vanderburgh Sch Corp. Nearby schools include Tekoppel Elementary School, Helfrich Park Stem Academy and Francis Joseph Reitz High School. 808 Sunset Avenue is a 6-bed, 5-bath, 4,620 sqft single family home built in 1912.

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