126 Orchard Ave La Porte, IN 46350
Estimated payment $3,179/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Barn
- 2 Fireplaces
- F. Willard Crichfield Elementary School Rated A-
- Views of Trees
- No HOA
About This Home
Welcome to your own private retreat just minutes from town! This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home sits on 5 peaceful acres offering the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and convenience. Located within walking distance to Stone Lake and directly across from wooded parkland. The home features a spacious layout with multiple fireplaces, a large attached heated 2-car garage, and a long driveway with plenty of parking. The kitchen opens to a stunning veranda overlooking the property -- the perfect spot for morning coffee, outdoor dining, grilling, or relaxing while taking in the panoramic views. Enjoy even more outdoor living on the brick paver patio with plenty of room for a firepit and entertaining area. The property is truly a gardener's dream with established perennials throughout, ensuring something is always in bloom. Enjoy your own backyard harvest with organic raised garden beds featuring an automatic watering system, along with returning food crops including blueberries, cherries, strawberries, rhubarb, asparagus, horseradish, lemon balm, and even morels! Outside, you'll find two additional outbuildings with electricity plus a large pole barn ideal for storing an RV, boat, equipment, or all your recreational toys. The acreage offers endless possibilities for hobbies, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. Some additional updates include a remodeled primary bathroom, added 4th bedroom, updated powder room with new toilet and sink, kitchen and family room can lighting, new microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer, reverse osmosis system, water softener, well pump and tank, whole-house water filtration system with UV sterilization, WiFi-connected garage door opener with camera and battery backup, and four new boiler circulating pumps. A rare opportunity to own acreage, privacy, and a beautifully updated ranch home in a convenient location -- come experience everything this one-of-a-kind property has to offer
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,350
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 5 Acre Lot
- Landscaped
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Trees
- Rural
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Fireplace in Basement
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
- Outdoor Storage
Farming
- Barn
Utilities
- Central Air
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
- Water Softener is Owned
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Community Storage Space
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 461003100007000060
Map
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,482 | $341,700 | $43,300 | $298,400 |
| 2024 | $6,482 | $335,800 | $43,300 | $292,500 |
| 2023 | $6,494 | $325,600 | $43,200 | $282,400 |
| 2022 | $5,248 | $275,200 | $43,000 | $232,200 |
| 2021 | $2,907 | $257,700 | $45,000 | $212,700 |
| 2020 | $2,287 | $257,700 | $45,000 | $212,700 |
| 2019 | $2,303 | $211,100 | $35,000 | $176,100 |
| 2018 | $2,068 | $187,000 | $35,000 | $152,000 |
| 2017 | $1,897 | $179,100 | $35,000 | $144,100 |
| 2016 | $1,822 | $179,900 | $35,000 | $144,900 |
| 2014 | $1,703 | $178,500 | $31,000 | $147,500 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 07/01/26 | For Sale | $540,000 | +33.0% | $152 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/09/2021 04/09/21 | Sold | $406,000 | 0.0% | $115 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/09/2021 04/09/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/14/2020 10/14/20 | For Sale | $406,000 | -- | $115 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $405,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Metro | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $364,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $101,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 841541
APN: 46-10-03-100-007.000-060
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