NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1257 Park Ave Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated Value: $191,000 - $235,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
975 Sq Ft
$216/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2017

Last sale price $122,500 $126 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,213/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Whole House Fan
  • Memorial Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2017

Fabulous Ranch. First time buyer or downsizing this is the home for you. Close to downtown and shopping. 3 bedrooms with country kitchen. Yard for play, pets or both is an added bonus. Home has been well loved and taken care of. Storage shed and 1.5 car detached garage. Furnace and A/C 2009.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nick Arnold

BHHS Executive Group RE License #RB14045194 Listed on: 02/02/2017

BHHS Executive Group RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawn Spaw

Stray Dog Properties, LLC License #RB14035996

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $473

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64 x 94
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 975 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Kaisers Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640923180003000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$473

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Whole House Fan
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR403
  • Subdivision Name: Kaisers
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Steel
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.138

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Side Drive

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Valparaiso

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 64 x 94
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6011
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 640923180003000004
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 473

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2017
Closed on
Mar 29, 2017
Sold by
South Hilary Ann and South Daniel Anthony
Bought by
Balog Julie
Seller's Agent
Nick Arnold
BHHS Executive Group RE
Buyer's Agent
Shawn Spaw
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
List Price
$122,500
Sold Price
$122,500
Current Estimated Value
$210,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,184
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%
Original Mortgage
$98,000
Outstanding Balance
$81,416
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$129,268

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2010
Sold by
South Hilary Ann and South Daniel Anthony
Bought by
South Hilary Ann and South Daniel Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,794
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2008
Sold by
Venus Real Estate Management
Bought by
Huguenard Hilary Ann and South Daniel Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,312
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2007
Sold by
Raber Caroline A and Raber Ervin T
Bought by
Venus Real Estate Management
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
Balog Julie -- None Available
South Hilary Ann -- Meridian Title Corp
Huguenard Hilary Ann -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Venus Real Estate Management $79,100 Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Balog Julie $98,000
Previous Owner South Hilary Ann $108,794
Previous Owner Huguenard Hilary Ann $106,312
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/29/2017 03/29/17 Sold $122,500 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
03/03/2017 03/03/17 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2017 02/02/17 For Sale $122,500 -- $126 / 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 $1,325 $145,300 $22,000 $123,300
2023 $1,486 $138,600 $20,700 $117,900
2022 $1,466 $142,200 $20,700 $121,500
2021 $1,257 $121,100 $20,700 $100,400
2020 $1,078 $109,300 $17,900 $91,400
2019 $932 $99,400 $17,900 $81,500
2018 $580 $80,700 $17,900 $62,800
2017 $508 $77,400 $17,900 $59,500
2016 $437 $73,400 $17,700 $55,700
2014 $377 $68,600 $16,700 $51,900
2013 -- $65,800 $17,000 $48,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nick Arnold

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Nick Arnold

    BHHS Executive Group RE

    (219) 405-1730

    32 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Nick Arnold
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  • Shawn Spaw

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Shawn Spaw

    Stray Dog Properties, LLC

    (219) 617-7802

    106 in this area

    329 Total Sales

    Shawn Spaw
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR408343

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-23-180-003.000-004

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

1257 Park Ave, Valparaiso, IN

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