NOT LISTED FOR SALE

137 Sylvan Dr Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated Value: $514,000 - $575,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,822 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 23, 2020

Last sale price $389,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,235/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.43 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Ben Franklin Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2020

A rare opportunity for a gem of home on a huge sloping lot with breath taking views of a large pond & woods. This traditional 2 story home in Valley View has been beautifully updated! White kitchen cabinets with quartz countertops and stainless appliances. The kitchen opens up to the large family room with built-in bookcases and a full wall of windows looking out over the expansive backyard and pond. Upstairs, you will find 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 beautifully updated full bathrooms. Check out the soaking tub and views from the master bedroom bath! As you enter the home, you are flanked by the formal living room and a den with a fireplace. Attached to the living room and kitchen, is the dining room. Besides the attached garage, there is also a 2 story storage garage, to store all your lawn equipment and a boat! This is a one of a kind lot in Valparaiso! Minutes to US 30. Easy commute to Chicago via Bus, Car or Train!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Biesen

BHHS Executive Group RE License #RB15000454 Listed on: 05/13/2020

BHHS Executive Group RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Kari Rooney

Realty Executives Premier License #RB15000245

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,720

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 1.43 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,822 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Heavilin Elementary School
  • Benjamin Franklin Middle School
  • Valparaiso High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640928429007000003

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Valley View 1St Add Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,720

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Road Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Open Lot, Other, Paved, Pond On Lot, Sloped
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA403
  • Subdivision Name: Valley View 1st Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2822
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Other, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 1.43
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 62291
  • Parcel #: 640928429007000003
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3720

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Valparaiso High School
  • Elementary School: Heavilin Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2020
Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Paul Nicholis M and Paul Elizabeth G
Bought by
Huston Jacob and Huston Ashley
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Biesen
BHHS Executive Group RE
Buyer's Agent
Kari Rooney
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$389,000
Current Estimated Value
$546,486

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,486
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.56%
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Outstanding Balance
$292,520
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$253,966
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Huston Jacob $389,000 Chicago Title Company Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Huston Jacob $330,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2020 06/23/20 Sold $389,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2020 05/13/20 For Sale $389,000 -- $138 / 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 $4,427 $518,200 $58,100 $460,100
2023 $4,296 $494,000 $54,200 $439,800
2022 $4,296 $442,600 $54,200 $388,400
2021 $4,109 $385,900 $54,200 $331,700
2020 $3,946 $362,800 $46,600 $316,200
2019 $3,856 $345,800 $46,600 $299,200
2018 $3,720 $333,000 $46,600 $286,400
2017 $3,569 $327,400 $46,600 $280,800
2016 $3,019 $294,600 $30,300 $264,300
2014 $2,360 $278,500 $28,700 $249,800
2013 -- $258,700 $28,700 $230,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 474308

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-28-429-007.000-003