NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $513,274 - $798,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,596 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2024

Last sale price $725,000 $202 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,579/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • In Ground Pool
  • 5.98 Acre Lot
  • Liberty Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2024

On the northside of Valparaiso discover this relaxing private pond paradise with walkout ranch home on 6 acres over 3 parcels. Open floor plan with asian walnut floors across the gathering room, dining area, and kitchen, with river rock fireplace hearth, granite counters, hardwood cabinetry, island, stainless appliances including double ovens, refrigerator, range top, dishwasher & microwave. Expansive living room with fireplace. Main bedroom with fireplace (gas assist wood burning), expansive main closet with generous built-in cabinetry, walk-in tile shower with inlays & double sink vanity. Hall bath features a wetroom walkthrough shower on the way to the jetted tub. Additional two bedrooms down the hall on the main level. Basement rec room with wet bar including sub zero bar refrigerator. Additional non-confirming bedroom (no egress) with high-rise bed with built-ins that stay, plus another room great as a den or study. Laundry door or patio door leads directly to the lower pool deck. In-ground pool with autocover surrounded by deck, with direct access off gathering room or basement rec room. Pond is approx 2 acres in size with an island. Main lot with home fronts 700 N, but a strip of land also touches Meridian for access to the north side of the pond and the beautiful hillside meadow with windmill, which could make a good pasture for horses, pole barn or perhaps additional homesite. Gazebo & firepit by pond plus small dock. Fenced backyard and Amish-built shed. Septic in front yard. Kinetico water softener. New Furnace & AC in 2023. Pool heater new 2023 & pool pump approx 4 years old. That additional lot may provide a fine opportunity to build another dwelling unit or structure, check with Porter County on requirements. Buyer to verify SF and acreage. Just 45 minutes to downtown Chicago, easy access to major highways. 12 minutes to Indiana Dunes. Unique properties like this are fleeting, so setup your tour today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Evans

RE/MAX Lifestyles License #RB14034485 Listed on: 06/20/2024

RE/MAX Lifestyles

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Szczepanik

RE/MAX Lifestyles License #RB21000377

RE/MAX Lifestyles

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,807

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 5.98 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Lake Front
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Pond
  • Pool

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Tile Flooring
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Diving Board

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Chesterton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64-06-25-351-016.000-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,807

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

5.98 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Gentle Sloping, Views, Wetlands, Waterfront, Pond On Lot, Lake On Lot
  • ResoPoolFeatures: Diving Board, Pool Cover, Gas Heat, In Ground
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Reso View: Lake, Pond, Water, Pool
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Other
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1855
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2062
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedArea: 0.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Other, Microwave, Electric Cooktop, Double Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Smart Light(s), Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island
  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Flooring: Other, Wood, Varies, Tile
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1534
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Dock, Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Partial
  • Acres: 5.98
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Pond, Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Duneland School Corporation

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: IRR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 260488.8
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Parcel #: 64-06-25-351-016.000-006

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3807

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Chesterton High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2024
Closed on
Aug 15, 2024
Sold by
Kurfman Allen D
Bought by
Lark Robert J and Lark Catherine A
Seller's Agent
Matt Evans
RE/MAX Lifestyles
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Szczepanik
RE/MAX Lifestyles
List Price
$724,500
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.07%
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
$628,069

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$96,931
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.63%
Original Mortgage
$565,000
Outstanding Balance
$556,154
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$71,915

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2009
Sold by
Kurfman Kathleen H
Bought by
Kurfman Allen D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,600
Interest Rate
5.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2009
Sold by
Kurfman Kathleen H
Bought by
Kurfman Allen D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,600
Interest Rate
5.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lark Robert J $725,000 Chicago Title
Kurfman Allen D -- Ticor Title Insurance
Kurfman Allen D -- Ticor Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lark Robert J $565,000
Previous Owner Kurfman Allen D $313,600
Previous Owner Kurfman Allen D $328,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2024 08/15/24 Sold $725,000 +0.1% $202 / Sq Ft
07/15/2024 07/15/24 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2024 06/21/24 For Sale $724,500 -- $201 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $3,301 $406,200 $42,100 $364,100
2024 $2,954 $404,000 $42,100 $361,900
2023 $2,886 $348,200 $35,100 $313,100
2022 $2,746 $320,300 $35,100 $285,200
2021 $2,784 $313,600 $35,100 $278,500
2020 $2,676 $296,900 $30,500 $266,400
2019 $2,575 $273,900 $30,500 $243,400
2018 $2,441 $265,100 $30,500 $234,600
2017 $2,267 $253,700 $30,500 $223,200
2016 $2,380 $267,200 $31,300 $235,900
2014 $2,211 $248,400 $28,000 $220,400
2013 -- $238,300 $28,700 $209,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 805710

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-06-25-351-016.000-006

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