NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Sylvan Dr Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated Value: $377,039 - $478,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,304 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 14, 2020

Last sale price $370,395 $161 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,576/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Ben Franklin Middle School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of December 2020

Stunning home on 1.4 acres located in Valparaiso could be your new home. Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath totally updated from top to bottom, kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances leads out to a 3 season room looking out over 1.4 wooded acres for total enjoyment. Large living room breakfast room and either formal dining or an office rounds out the first floor. Second floor has 3 bedrooms plus a master suite with stunning master bath and walk in shower. Every detail thought out with laundry on 2nd floor near bedrooms. If that isn't enough this home has a full basement. Beautiful wooded lot with plenty of space to roam. This home leaves nothing to desire except you!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynette Gant

Listing Leaders License #RB14045155 Listed on: 10/17/2020

Listing Leaders

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,639

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $19 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,304 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Furnace Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic System
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640928278013000003

Community Details

Overview

  • Sylvan Manor 1St Add Subdivision

Building Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,639

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$19 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Furnace Humidifier, Satellite Dish, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1690
  • Subdivision Name: Sylvan Manor 1st Add
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1152
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 225
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Sun Room
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck, Porch-Enclosed
  • Acres: 1.4

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Irrigular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 60984
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 640928278013000003
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2639

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2020
Closed on
Dec 14, 2020
Sold by
Fox Dustin L and Fox Corrie L
Bought by
Thompson Bret
Seller's Agent
Lynette Gant
Listing Leaders
List Price
$370,395
Sold Price
$370,395
Current Estimated Value
$444,260

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,865
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.80%
Original Mortgage
$266,395
Outstanding Balance
$237,171
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$207,089

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2007
Sold by
Jarrett Kim and Estate Of Elizabeth F Houran
Bought by
Fox Dustin L and Fox Corrie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,150
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Thompson Bret -- Fidelity National Title
Fox Dustin L $183,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Bret $266,395
Previous Owner Fox Dustin L $165,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/14/2020 12/14/20 Sold $370,395 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
11/30/2020 11/30/20 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2020 10/17/20 For Sale $370,395 -- $161 / 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 $2,739 $338,200 $57,800 $280,400
2023 $2,745 $322,000 $54,000 $268,000
2022 $2,745 $299,000 $54,000 $245,000
2021 $2,622 $263,200 $54,000 $209,200
2020 $2,511 $247,300 $47,000 $200,300
2019 $2,295 $223,700 $47,000 $176,700
2018 $2,217 $216,200 $47,000 $169,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lynette Gant

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR483557

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-28-278-013.000-003

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

159 Sylvan Dr, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 159 Sylvan Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385 since 17 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $444,260, approximately $192 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 159 Sylvan Dr is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Ben Franklin Middle School and Valparaiso High School.

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