$234,900
SOLD JUN 12, 2025

126 Fern Dr Walkerton, IN 46574

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,176 Sq Ft
10,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$200 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • No HOA
  • Front Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Fish Lake charmer! This fully renovated and updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is ready for your new memories! Brand new roof, siding, gutters, garage door with opener, new windows, and much more! The licensed and bonded builder added new insulation to the attic, a new hot water tank, new air-conditioner, new water softener, updated electric and plumbing! Enjoy granite counters in the kitchen with brand new cabinets and appliances! Main level laundry room and custom tiled bathroom floor. Access the backyard through the sliding patio door and enjoy hosting friends and family on your new treated 12x20 patio deck! Hurry- this one won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erica Young

Realty Executives Premier License #RB23000883 Listed on: 04/10/2025

Realty Executives Premier

Co-Listed By

Mike Tezak

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14033486

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Jones

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB20000238

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,600

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 10,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Indian Trail Elementary School
  • Kesling Middle School
  • Laporte High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Southtown Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 461220180005000055
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,600

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Few Trees
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1103
  • Co List Office Phone: (219) 462-2224
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1103
  • Subdivision Name: Southtown Beach
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1176
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.2296
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: La Porte
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kesling Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 461220180005000055

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1600

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: LaPorte High School
  • Elementary School: Indian Trail Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2024
Closed on
Aug 5, 2024
Sold by
Carrington Mortgage Services Llc
Bought by
Bruce Built Construction Inc
Seller's Agent
Lisa Moore
MTM Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Erica Young
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$66,600
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,400
-16.75%
Views
203
Current Estimated Value
$225,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$159,067
Avg. Annual Appreciation
152.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2023
Sold by
Sheriff Of Laporte County
Bought by
Carrington Mtg Services Llc and Credit Acceptance Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2018
Sold by
Fuller Delores M and Fuller James C
Bought by
Fuller Delores M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $66,600 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $61,401 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $132,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $234,900 +2.2% $200 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $229,900 +245.2% $195 / Sq Ft
08/12/2024 08/12/24 Sold $66,600 -7.5% $57 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Price Changed $72,000 -5.3% $61 / Sq Ft
05/30/2024 05/30/24 Price Changed $76,000 -5.0% $65 / Sq Ft
04/30/2024 04/30/24 For Sale $80,000 -- $68 / 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 $675 $71,500 $20,500 $51,000
2022 $147 $82,800 $20,500 $62,300
2021 $147 $77,500 $20,500 $57,000
2020 $145 $77,500 $20,500 $57,000
2019 $251 $69,300 $12,300 $57,000
2018 $232 $66,300 $12,300 $54,000
2017 $199 $62,100 $12,300 $49,800
2016 $153 $55,400 $8,200 $47,200
2014 $61 $59,900 $9,100 $50,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 818863

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 46-12-20-180-005.000-055