NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1205 Forest Park Ave Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated Value: $256,000 - $311,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,223 Sq Ft
$128/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 14, 2020

Last sale price $169,250 $76 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,945/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Northview Elementary School Rated A-
  • Landscaped
  • 2-minute walk to Ogden Gardens Park

About This Home

As of February 2020

Sold Before Print

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caleb Key

Boulder Bay Realty Group License #RB18000603 Listed on: 12/19/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Caleb Key

Boulder Bay Realty Group License #RB18000603 Listed on: 12/19/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,780

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 83 x 160
  • Landscaped

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,223 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Valparaiso High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forest Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640914479008000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,780

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Level, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA768
  • Subdivision Name: FOREST PARK
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2223
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Fixer
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Other, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.305
  • Construction Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 83 X 160
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13286
  • Parcel #: 640914479008000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1780

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Valparaiso High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 19, 2019
Closed on
Feb 14, 2020
Sold by
Hain Christopher A
Bought by
Moreth Robert T
Seller's Agent
Caleb Key
Boulder Bay Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Caleb Key
Boulder Bay Realty Group
List Price
$169,250
Sold Price
$169,250
Current Estimated Value
$284,574

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,324
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.65%
Original Mortgage
$126,930
Outstanding Balance
$112,388
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,186

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2006
Sold by
Silcott Brent W
Bought by
Hain Christopher A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,400
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Moreth Robert T $169,250 Liberty Title & Escrow Co
Hain Christopher A -- Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Moreth Robert T $126,930
Previous Owner Hain Christopher A $157,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 Sold $169,250 0.0% $76 / Sq Ft
01/15/2020 01/15/20 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2019 12/19/19 For Sale $169,250 -- $76 / 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 $5,226 $224,000 $52,500 $171,500
2023 $5,090 $212,400 $49,100 $163,300
2022 $5,070 $205,900 $49,100 $156,800
2021 $4,338 $177,300 $49,100 $128,200
2020 $2,048 $165,400 $44,900 $120,500
2019 $1,893 $153,200 $44,900 $108,300
2018 $1,780 $147,300 $44,900 $102,400
2017 $1,709 $145,800 $44,900 $100,900
2016 $1,608 $143,900 $47,500 $96,400
2014 $1,391 $137,300 $45,500 $91,800
2013 -- $134,600 $47,100 $87,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Caleb Key

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Caleb Key

    Boulder Bay Realty Group

    (219) 299-6083

    48 in this area

    111 Total Sales

    Caleb Key
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 467527

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-14-479-008.000-004

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

1205 Forest Park Ave, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 1205 Forest Park Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46385 since 19 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $284,574, approximately $128 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1205 Forest Park Ave is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Northview Elementary School, Ben Franklin Middle School, and Valparaiso High School.

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