NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15525 Wicker Ave Cedar Lake, IN 46303

West Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $298,000 - $362,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,644 Sq Ft
$195/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 21, 2018

Last sale price $172,000 $105 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,029/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lowell Senior High School Rated 9+
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Pole Barn

About This Home

As of August 2018

Endless possibilities with this 5 ACRE PARCEL located on the East Side of Rt. 41 with a 2 bedroom (3rd bedroom potential), 1 FULL bath Cape Cod featuring a 3 car detached garage & HUGE POLE BARN which is ideal for storage. 1600+ finished sq.ft. between the main & upper level plus 900+ unfinished sq.ft. located in the daylight basement. Main level boasts sizable living room & dining room just off the kitchen which features light cabinetry, white appliances, & laminate flooring. Full bath w/double vanity. Upper level has the perfect little reading nook just off the stairs, addt'l bedroom, & den which would be the ideal 3rd bed (NO closet though). Property is structurally sound with most mechanicals updated within the last 10 years, but exterior of property is in need of some TLC! Being SOLD AS-IS. Conventional & Cash buyers ONLY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Bultema

Compass Indiana, LLC License #RB14042319 Listed on: 04/18/2018

Compass Indiana, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,347

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 164x1330.5
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Zoning described as Res.

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,644 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Portable Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Pole Barn
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451904300005000037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,347

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Horses Allowed, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Wooded
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1709
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 918
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_MiscFeatures: Fixer Upper
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Pole Barn
  • Acres: 5

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Pole Barn, Side Drive

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Propane

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tri-Creek

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 164x1330.5
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 451904300005000037
  • Zoning Description: Res.
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1347

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2018
Closed on
Aug 17, 2018
Sold by
Bultema Peter and Bultema Maribeth
Bought by
Brack Austin C and Eaton Ashley A
Seller's Agent
Katherine Bultema
Compass Indiana, LLC
List Price
$172,000
Sold Price
$172,000
Current Estimated Value
$320,641

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$148,641
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.13%
Original Mortgage
$163,400
Outstanding Balance
$141,906
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$178,735

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2018
Sold by
Lugar Star and Livengood Charles F
Bought by
Lugar Star

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2006
Sold by
Livenwood Rosemary A and Lugar Star
Bought by
Bultema Peter and Bultema Maribeth
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
Brack Austin C -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Lugar Star -- Chicago Title Ins Co
Bultema Peter -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brack Austin C $163,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/21/2018 08/21/18 Sold $172,000 0.0% $105 / Sq Ft
07/09/2018 07/09/18 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2018 04/18/18 For Sale $172,000 -- $105 / 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 $3,951 $221,700 $87,000 $134,700
2023 $1,821 $209,700 $81,000 $128,700
2022 $1,821 $192,700 $81,000 $111,700
2021 $1,478 $173,000 $66,000 $107,000
2020 $1,375 $167,200 $66,000 $101,200
2019 $1,419 $162,200 $66,000 $96,200
2018 $1,302 $151,100 $66,000 $85,100
2017 $1,392 $151,300 $66,000 $85,300
2016 $1,356 $151,700 $66,000 $85,700
2014 $1,127 $130,900 $66,000 $64,900
2013 $1,141 $128,000 $66,000 $62,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katherine Bultema

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Katherine Bultema

    Compass Indiana, LLC

    (219) 545-9200

    3 in this area

    235 Total Sales

    Katherine Bultema
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR432867

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-19-04-300-005.000-037

Indiana Lake County Cedar Lake 46303 West Creek

15525 Wicker Ave, Cedar Lake, IN

This home is located at 15525 Wicker Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 since 18 April 2018 and is currently estimated at $320,641, approximately $195 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 15525 Wicker Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Lowell Middle School and Lowell Senior High School.

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