NOT LISTED FOR SALE

160 Cattail Ln Valparaiso, IN 46385

Porter County Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $486,000 - $537,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,518 Sq Ft
$144/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 17, 2024

Last sale price $510,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,041/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Liberty Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Rear Porch

About This Home

As of July 2024

Backing to a common natural area and creek, enjoy all the seasons in your private retreat on over 1 acre at Mallards Landing. Constructed of brick and low maintenance vinyl, this solid & stately home offers over 3500 finished square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. So clean and well maintained! Two story grand entrance leads to both living rooms, dining room & kitchen. Open plan from kitchen through living. Kitchen is highlighted by Carolina Blue cabinetry, adorned with granite countertops & tile floors, and features black stainless steel appliances and pantry! Living room features gas fireplace & wide plank oak floors. Main bedroom + bath ensuite is upstairs, plus 2 additional bedrooms. Deck and walkout basement patio overlook your partially wooded private backyard oasis. Basement offers giant rec room with fireplace, plus additional bedroom/den + 3/4 bath. 700+ SF heated oversized garage with epoxy floor & hot + cold water spigots! List of improvements is impressive for years of enjoyment--water softener & well tank 2024, furnace + H20 heater + refrig. 2022, dishwasher & sump 2021, FP insert 2020, exterior lighting 2021 & sprinkler box 2022, and more! Septic was recently pumped April 2024. 220 hookup at walkout for future hot tub. 3 zone furnace, sprinkler system and ADT home alarm. Duneland Schools. Such a convenient commuter location, easy to Hwys 6, 149, 49, Toll Road, and all points beyond! Enjoy the Indiana Dunes National Park, Valparaiso & Chesterton, and other local attractions and amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Evans

RE/MAX Lifestyles License #RB14034485 Listed on: 06/07/2024

RE/MAX Lifestyles

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Moon

Trueblood Real Estate, LLC License #RB14038929

Trueblood Real Estate, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,730

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1.06 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $67 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Liberty Elementary School
  • Chesterton Middle School
  • Chesterton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64-06-27-128-009.000-006

Community Details

Overview

  • Mallards Landing HOA
  • Mallards Lndg 03 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,730

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$67 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Upper Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Gentle Sloping, Landscaped
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Reso Association Amenities: Other, Trail(s), Park
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1855
  • Subdivision Name: Mallards Lndg 03
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2474
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedArea: 0.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented, Washer, Other, Range Hood, Free-Standing Gas Range, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Dry Bar
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Other, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1044
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 1.06
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park
  • Association Fee: 800
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Mallards Landing HOA
  • Phone: TBD
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Duneland School Corporation
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chesterton Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: IRR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 46174
  • Parcel #: 64-06-27-128-009.000-006

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2730

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Chesterton High School
  • Elementary School: Liberty Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2024
Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Fawver Todd A and Fawver Laurie K
Bought by
Magallanes Enrique and Magallanes Patricia
Seller's Agent
Matt Evans
RE/MAX Lifestyles
Buyer's Agent
Jason Moon
Trueblood Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$539,500
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,500
-5.47%
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$507,411

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,589
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.41%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2020
Closed on
Sep 21, 2020
Sold by
Bennett Edwin Joseph and Bennett Joyce Schmelter
Bought by
Fawver Todd A and Fawver Laurie K
Seller's Agent
Michele Civanich
BHHS Executive Group RE
Buyer's Agent
Rosemary Rhew
Boulder Bay Realty Group
List Price
$440,000
Sold Price
$440,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.94%
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2012
Sold by
Bennett Edwin Joseph and Bennett Joyce Schmelter
Bought by
Bennett Edwin Joseph and Bennett Joyce Schmelter
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
Magallanes Enrique $510,000 Chicago Title
Fawver Todd A -- Liberty Title & Escrow
Fawver Todd A -- Liberty Title & Escrow
Bennett Edwin Joseph -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fawver Todd A $352,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Sold $510,000 -5.5% $145 / Sq Ft
06/19/2024 06/19/24 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2024 06/07/24 For Sale $539,500 +22.6% $153 / Sq Ft
09/21/2020 09/21/20 Sold $440,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/24/2020 08/24/20 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2020 08/06/20 For Sale $440,000 -- $125 / 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 $3,272 $413,900 $39,100 $374,800
2023 $3,132 $402,400 $37,300 $365,100
2022 $2,870 $333,800 $37,300 $296,500
2021 $2,505 $309,300 $37,300 $272,000
2020 $2,495 $301,600 $32,500 $269,100
2019 $2,500 $290,000 $32,500 $257,500
2018 $2,445 $288,100 $32,500 $255,600
2017 $2,191 $269,800 $32,500 $237,300
2016 $2,239 $274,100 $31,600 $242,500
2014 $2,176 $267,400 $29,600 $237,800
2013 -- $256,800 $30,200 $226,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matt Evans

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Matt Evans

    RE/MAX

    (219) 241-8401

    56 in this area

    270 Total Sales

    Matt Evans
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  • Jason Moon

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jason Moon

    Trueblood Real Estate, LLC

    (219) 775-0869

    26 in this area

    486 Total Sales

    Jason Moon
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  • Dana Malone

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Dana Malone

    Trueblood Real Estate, LLC

    (219) 405-3287

    5 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Dana Malone
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  • Michele Civanich

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Michele Civanich

    BHHS Executive Group RE

    (219) 771-1337

    31 in this area

    166 Total Sales

    Michele Civanich
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Rosemary Rhew

    Boulder Bay Realty Group

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 804953

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-06-27-128-009.000-006

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385 Porter County

160 Cattail Ln, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 160 Cattail Ln, Valparaiso, IN 46385 since 07 June 2024 and is currently estimated at $507,411, approximately $144 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 160 Cattail Ln is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Liberty Elementary School, Liberty Intermediate School, and Chesterton Middle School.

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