NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1485 Merrimac St Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated Value: $319,861 - $334,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,560 Sq Ft
$210/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2023

Last sale price $300,000 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,999/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Country Kitchen
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of September 2023

Welcome home to this lovely 3 bedroom / 2.5 bath all one level home. 3 Seasons Room along with laundry area and 2 car garage. Picturesque little backyard makes for the perfect setting for all.Recently updated with new floors. All appliances stay.Located in the wonderful neighborhood of Essex Park with Valparaiso Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geri Melton Rose

Century 21 Affiliated Brokerage Phone: 219-405-4112 License #RB14034488 Listed on: 09/08/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,105

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 7,928 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $18 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640926331008000004

Community Details

Overview

  • Essex Pk Ph II Subdivision

Building Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,105

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$18 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Whole House Fan
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR2245
  • Subdivision Name: Essex Pk-Ph II
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 210
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: true
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Attribution Contact: 219-405-4112
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Barrier Free Access, Country Kitchen, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry, Sun Room
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Enclosed, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.182

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Phone: -----
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: .182
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7928
  • Parcel #: 640926331008000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3105

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2014
Closed on
Oct 3, 2014
Sold by
Sanelli Sharon K and Sanelli Norma A
Bought by
Kuzemka Michael and Kuzemka Judy E
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Wireman
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Buyer's Agent
Geri Melton Rose
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$204,600
Sold Price
$204,600
Current Estimated Value
$327,215

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$122,615
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2006
Sold by
Essex Park Llc
Bought by
Sanelli Norma A
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
Kuzemka Michael -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Sanelli Norma A -- Ticor Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Sold $300,000 0.0% $192 / Sq Ft
09/18/2023 09/18/23 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2023 09/08/23 For Sale $299,900 +46.6% $192 / Sq Ft
10/30/2014 10/30/14 Sold $204,600 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/16/2014 10/16/14 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2014 06/24/14 For Sale $204,600 -- $131 / 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 $3,220 $281,800 $50,400 $231,400
2023 $3,125 $270,300 $47,100 $223,200
2022 $3,105 $247,200 $47,100 $200,100
2021 $2,831 $216,200 $47,100 $169,100
2020 $2,633 $198,700 $44,800 $153,900
2019 $2,653 $197,500 $44,800 $152,700
2018 $2,477 $187,700 $44,800 $142,900
2017 $2,493 $189,000 $44,800 $144,200
2016 $2,323 $190,800 $47,200 $143,600
2014 $1,834 $179,500 $43,800 $135,700
2013 -- $190,400 $49,000 $141,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Geri Melton Rose

    Century 21 Affiliated

    5 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Geri Melton Rose
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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Suzanne Wireman

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

    (219) 628-2452

    5 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Suzanne Wireman
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  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Geri Rose

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR537768

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-26-331-008.000-004

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

1485 Merrimac St, Valparaiso, IN

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