NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1385 Reading St Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated Value: $367,101 - $392,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,432 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 04, 2021

Last sale price $305,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,295/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Landscaped
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2021

Two-story on quiet street in desirable Essex Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Naggatz

Listing Leaders License #RB14045636 Listed on: 06/29/2021

Listing Leaders

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria McShane

McColly Real Estate License #RB14043644

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,338

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 2,432 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Carpet
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Outdoor Features

  • 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

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • James Lynch Association
  • Essex Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640926334006000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,338

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1899
  • Subdivision Name: Essex Park
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2432
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Whirlpool Tub
  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.18
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association Fee: 200
  • Association Name: James Lynch
  • Phone: 771-3872
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Valparaiso
  • Middle Or Junior School: Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: .18A
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7841
  • Parcel #: 640926334006000004
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2338

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2021
Closed on
Aug 1, 2021
Sold by
Cece Stefanie M
Bought by
Schafer Spencer A
Seller's Agent
Nancy Naggatz
Listing Leaders
Buyer's Agent
Maria McShane
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Current Estimated Value
$380,775

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,775
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Outstanding Balance
$221,872
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$158,903

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2019
Closed on
Jul 5, 2019
Sold by
Shepler Jeremy T
Bought by
Cece Stefanie M
Seller's Agent
Justin Berggren
Coldwell Banker Market Connect
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Puckett
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$258,000
Sold Price
$258,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.38%
Original Mortgage
$258,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2017
Closed on
Sep 21, 2017
Sold by
Nicholson Eric E and Nicholson Courtney E
Bought by
Shepler Jeremy T
Seller's Agent
Michele Civanich
BHHS Executive Group RE
List Price
$227,000
Sold Price
$227,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.46%
Original Mortgage
$222,888
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2009
Sold by
Min Ki Hong and Ryu Hyo Soo
Bought by
Nicholson Eric E and Nicholson Courtney E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2005
Sold by
Coolman Communities Inc
Bought by
Min Ki Hong and Ryu Hyo Soo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,550
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Essex Park Llc
Bought by
Coolman Communities Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,550
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Schafer Spencer A -- Greater Indiana Title Co
Cece Stefanie M $258,000 Greater Indiana Title Co
Shepler Jeremy T -- Greater Indiana Title Co
Nicholson Eric E -- Professional Title Services
Min Ki Hong -- Ticor Title Insurance
Coolman Communities Inc -- Ticor Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schafer Spencer A $244,000
Previous Owner Cece Stefanie M $258,000
Previous Owner Shepler Jeremy T $222,888
Previous Owner Nicholson Eric E $180,000
Previous Owner Min Ki Hong $153,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/04/2021 08/04/21 Sold $305,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
07/04/2021 07/04/21 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 For Sale $305,000 +18.2% $125 / Sq Ft
07/05/2019 07/05/19 Sold $258,000 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/05/2019 07/05/19 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2019 05/14/19 For Sale $258,000 +13.7% $106 / Sq Ft
09/25/2017 09/25/17 Sold $227,000 0.0% $93 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2017 06/23/17 For Sale $227,000 -- $93 / 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 $3,626 $311,500 $50,400 $261,100
2023 $3,421 $298,900 $47,100 $251,800
2022 $3,421 $274,000 $47,100 $226,900
2021 $2,624 $238,800 $47,100 $191,700
2020 $2,338 $219,300 $44,800 $174,500
2019 $2,390 $218,000 $44,800 $173,200
2018 $2,243 $210,100 $44,800 $165,300
2017 $2,200 $210,700 $44,800 $165,900
2016 $2,617 $212,500 $47,200 $165,300
2014 $2,123 $208,400 $43,800 $164,600
2013 -- $220,500 $49,000 $171,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Naggatz

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Nancy Naggatz

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 929-8933

    8 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Nancy Naggatz
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  • Maria McShane

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Maria McShane

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 808-6150

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Maria McShane
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  • Justin Berggren

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Justin Berggren

    Coldwell Banker Market Connect

    (312) 502-3737

    8 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Justin Berggren
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Samantha Puckett

    McColly Real Estate

  • Michele Civanich

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michele Civanich

    BHHS Executive Group RE

    (219) 771-1337

    52 in this area

    167 Total Sales

    Michele Civanich
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 496001

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-26-334-006.000-004

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

1385 Reading St, Valparaiso, IN

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