NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12406 W 157th Ave Lowell, IN 46356

West Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $292,000 - $371,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,055 Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 29, 2021

Last sale price $215,000 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,112/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • Lowell Senior High School Rated 9+
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of January 2021

NEW 2021 PRICE! Spacious Multilevel with 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, 2 car detached garage, approx 18'x26' ft Barn on Almost 2 Acres!! Home Features, Some Newer Windows, Kitchen with Oak cabinets, Newer Flooring, and Appliances included, Open to Dining Area with wood burning Brick Stove (Fireplace) Spacious Living Room, Upper Level with Primary Bedroom with Cedar Ceiling and 2 additional bedrooms, Full Bath with Whirlpool Tub, Lower Level with Rec Room. Hot Water Heat. Exterior with Beautiful Front Porch, Deck, Garage and Barn with Lots of Potential !! Water Softener Rented - 13 Month HWA Home Warranty offered. Lowell Schools! Low Taxes! (currently no exemptions - should be Under $2,000 a year) Sold AS-IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gina Musolino

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB14022176 Listed on: 10/12/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,895

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 128x695

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Quad-Level Property
  • Fixer Upper
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,055 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Lowell Senior High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Sheridan Acres B Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451905351004000037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,895

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR166
  • Subdivision Name: Sheridan Acres B
  • Architectural Style: Multi-Level, Quad Level
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Hot Water
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_MiscFeatures: Fixer Upper
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Range Hood, Washer, Water Softener Rented
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, FP Gathering Room, Whirlpool Tub, Wood Burning Stove
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn(s)
  • Acres: 2

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 128x695
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120
  • Parcel #: 451905351004000037

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2895

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Lowell Senior High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2020
Closed on
Jan 29, 2021
Sold by
Dust Properties Llc
Bought by
Sowka Dennis
Seller's Agent
Gina Musolino
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Current Estimated Value
$329,496

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,496
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.49%
Original Mortgage
$204,250
Outstanding Balance
$182,362
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$147,134

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2013
Sold by
Dust Mark A and Dust Annette
Bought by
Dust Propeties Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2012
Closed on
Jan 8, 2013
Sold by
Great Lakes Credit Union
Bought by
Dust Mark A and Dust Annette
Seller's Agent
James Langen
Langen Realty
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$175,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.08%
Original Mortgage
$131,250
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2012
Sold by
Lancaster Michael and Lancaster Michelle
Bought by
Great Lakes Credit Union
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
Sowka Dennis $215,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Dust Propeties Llc -- None Available
Dust Mark A -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Great Lakes Credit Union -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sowka Dennis $204,250
Previous Owner Dust Mark A $131,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/29/2021 01/29/21 Sold $215,000 0.0% $105 / Sq Ft
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2020 10/12/20 For Sale $215,000 +22.9% $105 / Sq Ft
01/10/2013 01/10/13 Sold $175,000 0.0% $89 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/28/2012 11/28/12 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2012 10/17/12 For Sale $175,000 -- $89 / 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 $4,382 $234,300 $75,000 $159,300
2023 $2,134 $232,600 $75,000 $157,600
2022 $2,134 $243,300 $75,000 $168,300
2021 $1,554 $197,200 $45,400 $151,800
2020 $2,912 $190,700 $45,400 $145,300
2019 $2,895 $180,000 $45,400 $134,600
2018 $2,817 $175,100 $45,400 $129,700
2017 $3,219 $187,800 $45,400 $142,400
2016 $3,230 $194,500 $45,400 $149,100
2014 $3,097 $188,000 $45,400 $142,600
2013 $3,150 $182,800 $45,400 $137,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gina Musolino

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Gina Musolino

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (219) 765-0000

    5 in this area

    305 Total Sales

    Gina Musolino
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  • James Langen

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    James Langen

    Langen Realty

    (219) 313-9335

    7 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    James Langen
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR483134

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-19-05-351-004.000-037

Indiana Lake County Lowell 46303 West Creek

12406 W 157th Ave, Lowell, IN

This home is located at 12406 W 157th Ave, Lowell, IN 46356 since 12 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $329,496, approximately $160 per square foot. This property was built in 1933. 12406 W 157th Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Lowell Middle School and Lowell Senior High School.

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