12 Hillcrest Rd Portage, IN 46368
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,312
Sq Ft
0.73
Acres
Highlights
- Views of Trees
- Deck
- No HOA
- 0.73 Acre Lot
- Great Room with Fireplace
- 4 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of June 2025LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH, Half a Block Away to Accessway #14. Perched on a Dune Top, this unique cottage-style home is move-in ready for weekend getaways & summertime fun! Imagine living in a place, where every day feels like being on vacation! House features an open floor plan, casual interiors & lots of windows for natural light & nature views. Two oversized, 2-car garages (up by the house & down by the road) with plenty of space for golf cart, Jet-Ski & lake toys. For Nature Immersions, take a short walk West to the Indiana National Lake Shore, one of the most biodiverse National Parks in US. The beachfront community of Ogden Dunes offers many amenities: access to beach, tennis & basketball courts, soccer fields, hiking trails, parks & playgrounds, community garden, clubs & organizations; police, fire & street departments. From town, across Hwy12 are 2 beautiful marinas. Easy access to 90/94 or at entrance take the South Shore Train to Chicago (Est.40-min. commute on the 2nd rail.) LOW Indiana TAXES are a big incentive for lakefront communities this close to Chicago.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB15000207 Listed on: 03/14/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,884
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 0.73 Acre Lot
- Additional Parcels
Parking
- 4 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Great Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Views of Trees
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on lower level
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Central Air
- Hot Water Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Ogden Dunes Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 640226329004000017
- Seller Considering Concessions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 14, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Gravel Tina
Bought by
Bansley James A and Bansley Mary T
Seller's Agent
Michael Bill Smith
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Buyer's Agent
Erin Dapshis
Listing Leaders Executive RE
List Price
$545,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.83%
Views
87
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.65%
Original Mortgage
$416,250
Outstanding Balance
$415,440
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,662
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 30, 2016
Closed on
Jan 11, 2017
Sold by
Strzechoiwski Becky
Bought by
Gravel Tina
Seller's Agent
Laura Nylen
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Prism Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $416,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $230,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $284,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $279,450 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $215,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 06/02/25 | Sold | $555,000 | +1.8% | $240 / Sq Ft |
| 03/31/2025 03/31/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/14/2025 03/14/25 | For Sale | $545,000 | +53.5% | $236 / Sq Ft |
| 01/17/2017 01/17/17 | Sold | $355,000 | 0.0% | $168 / Sq Ft |
| 12/16/2016 12/16/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/30/2016 11/30/16 | For Sale | $355,000 | +14.3% | $168 / Sq Ft |
| 10/23/2012 10/23/12 | Sold | $310,500 | 0.0% | $139 / Sq Ft |
| 09/07/2012 09/07/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/18/2012 03/18/12 | For Sale | $310,500 | -- | $139 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,708 | $488,800 | $139,900 | $348,900 |
| 2023 | $4,688 | $473,100 | $133,600 | $339,500 |
| 2022 | $4,309 | $419,500 | $133,600 | $285,900 |
| 2021 | $7,593 | $377,600 | $133,600 | $244,000 |
| 2020 | $7,183 | $356,900 | $127,200 | $229,700 |
| 2019 | $7,129 | $354,100 | $127,200 | $226,900 |
| 2018 | $7,171 | $356,000 | $127,200 | $228,800 |
| 2017 | $6,921 | $349,900 | $127,200 | $222,700 |
| 2016 | $7,168 | $357,000 | $127,000 | $230,000 |
| 2014 | $6,147 | $304,300 | $108,500 | $195,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $292,600 | $110,700 | $181,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michael Bill Smith
Seller's Agent in 2025
Michael Bill Smith
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
(219) 921-9227
21 in this area
24 Total Sales
-
Erin Dapshis
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Erin Dapshis
Listing Leaders Executive RE
(219) 742-3802
1 in this area
108 Total Sales
-
Kimberly Sut
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Kimberly Sut
Listing Leaders Executive RE
(219) 669-6081
1 in this area
175 Total Sales
-
Laura Nylen
L
Seller's Agent in 2017
Laura Nylen
McColly Real Estate
(219) 712-2469
39 Total Sales
-
Olga Petryszyn
Seller's Agent in 2012
Olga Petryszyn
McColly Real Estate
(219) 405-5683
1 in this area
58 Total Sales
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Stephen Hoard
Century 21 Alliance Group
Map
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 817478
APN: 64-02-26-329-004.000-017
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