NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12902 W 159th Ave Lowell, IN 46356

West Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $384,000 - $460,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
$225/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2012

Last sale price $176,000 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 149% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,927/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Pole Barn
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Country Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2012

Wonderful family home located on just over 5 partially wooded acres west of US 41. Home features 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 6 panel doors, oak entry door with sidelites, hardwood floors in most bedrooms, livingroom and formal diningroom, rec room has patio doors leading to the back yard, updated kitchen with plenty of cabinets and ceramic tile floors, AND a polebarn. Windows and furnace appear to be newer also. Property sold As Is an Equal Housing Opportunity. Home is UI (uninsurable) but may be eligible for FHA 203K financing. Ask your agent for details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theresa Smith

Century 21 Alliance Group License #RB14029800 Listed on: 09/21/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,515

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5.32

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,950 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Country Kitchen
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Pole Barn
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 45190722600700037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,515

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR815
  • Subdivision Name: none
  • Architectural Style: Tri-Level, Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 700
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Bathroom, Formal Dining, Country Kitchen
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Pole Barn
  • Acres: 0.0001

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tri-Creek

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: irreg
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5
  • Parcel #: 45190722600700037

Tax Info

  • Year: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2515

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2013
Sold by
Kersey Joseph and Lewis William D
Bought by
Kersey Joseph
Current Estimated Value
$438,423

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,250
Outstanding Balance
$75,031
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$341,439

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2012
Sold by
Murray Thomas
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2011
Sold by
Secretary Of Hud Of Washington Dc
Bought by
Kersey Joseph and Lewis William D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,800
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Kersey Joseph -- Meridian Title
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $188,000 None Available
Kersey Joseph -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kersey Joseph $99,250
Previous Owner Kersey Joseph $140,800
Previous Owner Murray Thomas $253,357
Previous Owner Murray Thomas $210,000
Previous Owner Murray Thomas $35,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2012 12/11/12 Sold $176,000 0.0% $90 / Sq Ft
10/04/2012 10/04/12 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2012 09/21/12 For Sale $176,000 -- $90 / 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 $6,464 $345,300 $124,800 $220,500
2023 $3,223 $343,100 $124,800 $218,300
2022 $3,395 $333,400 $124,800 $208,600
2021 $2,373 $265,500 $66,000 $199,500
2020 $2,208 $256,700 $66,000 $190,700
2019 $2,187 $242,300 $66,000 $176,300
2018 $2,118 $235,700 $66,000 $169,700
2017 $2,322 $239,500 $66,000 $173,500
2016 $2,338 $247,600 $66,000 $181,600
2014 $2,262 $243,500 $66,000 $177,500
2013 $2,293 $237,200 $66,000 $171,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Theresa Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Theresa Smith

    Century 21 Alliance Group

    (219) 805-3633

    29 Total Sales

    Theresa Smith
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR314897

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-19-07-226-007.000-037

Indiana Lake County Lowell 46356 West Creek

12902 W 159th Ave, Lowell, IN

This home is located at 12902 W 159th Ave, Lowell, IN 46356 since 21 September 2012 and is currently estimated at $438,423, approximately $224 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 12902 W 159th Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Lowell Middle School and Lowell Senior High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS® Copyright 2025 MuItiple Listing Service of the Northwest Indiana Realtors Association Multiple Listing Service (NIRA MLS). All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Nearby Homes