NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1537 John St Whiting, IN 46394

Estimated Value: $155,000 - $191,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,239 Sq Ft
$144/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2018

Last sale price $114,900 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,166/month

108 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of July 2018

Large, enclosed front porch leads to the 3 possible 4 bedroom, 2 bath cape cod with open concept living and formal dining room. Full basement features laundry area and walkout to fenced back yard w/2 car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rita Keelan Bais

Better Homes and Gardens Real License #RB14047582 Listed on: 04/02/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Guarino

McColly Real Estate License #RB14043690

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,710

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25 x 138
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cement Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,239 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Fishrupps Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450307279036000025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,710

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1231
  • Subdivision Name: Fishrupps Add
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Cement Block,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 639
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Enclosed, Fence
  • Acres: 0.0803

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Other

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Whiting

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 138
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3500
  • Parcel #: 450307279036000025

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1710

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2021
Sold by
Vargas Kristine N
Bought by
Vargas Kristine Nicole and Vargas Jehremy Williams
Current Estimated Value
$178,575

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Outstanding Balance
$103,037
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$75,538

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2018
Closed on
Jul 30, 2018
Sold by
Martinez Edward D
Bought by
Vargas Kristine M
Seller's Agent
Rita Keelan Bais
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Buyer's Agent
Gina Guarino
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$114,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.53%
Original Mortgage
$112,818
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2007
Sold by
Morado Filiberto and Morado Imelda
Bought by
Martinez Edward D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,120
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2007
Sold by
Peoples Bank Sb
Bought by
Morado Filiberto and Morado Imelda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2006
Sold by
Simmons Wayne T and Simmons Mary T
Bought by
Peoples Bank Sb
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
Vargas Kristine Nicole -- Meridian Ttile
Vargas Kristine M -- Fidelity Natl Title Co
Martinez Edward D -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Morado Filiberto -- Ticor Title Insurance Highla
Peoples Bank Sb $78,836 Accommodation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vargas Kristine Nicole $40,000
Open Vargas Kristine Nicole $114,000
Closed Vargas Kristine M $112,818
Previous Owner Martinez Edward D $98,133
Previous Owner Martinez Edward D $99,120
Previous Owner Martinez Edward D $14,780
Previous Owner Morado Filiberto $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2018 07/30/18 Sold $114,900 0.0% $93 / Sq Ft
07/19/2018 07/19/18 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2018 04/02/18 For Sale $114,900 -- $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 $6,172 $149,400 $23,800 $125,600
2023 $1,401 $140,100 $23,800 $116,300
2022 $1,294 $129,400 $23,800 $105,600
2021 $1,167 $116,700 $14,100 $102,600
2020 $1,156 $115,600 $14,100 $101,500
2019 $1,062 $106,200 $14,100 $92,100
2018 $854 $90,200 $14,100 $76,100
2017 $1,763 $87,800 $14,100 $73,700
2016 $1,710 $85,000 $14,100 $70,900
2014 $1,214 $57,000 $14,000 $43,000
2013 $367 $56,700 $14,100 $42,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rita Keelan Bais

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Rita Keelan Bais

    Better Homes and Gardens Real

    (219) 678-9625

    1 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Rita Keelan Bais
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  • Gina Guarino

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Gina Guarino

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 765-6698

    398 Total Sales

    Gina Guarino
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR431899

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-03-07-279-036.000-025

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

1537 John St, Whiting, IN

This home is located at 1537 John St, Whiting, IN 46394 since 02 April 2018 and is currently estimated at $178,575, approximately $144 per square foot. This property was built in 1907. 1537 John St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting Middle School, and Whiting High School.

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