NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1608 Center St Whiting, IN 46394

Estimated Value: $479,843 - $557,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,549 Sq Ft
$201/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 25, 2020

Last sale price $379,900 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,231/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Cooling Available
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2020

SPECTACULAR LOCATION This Stunning three story 4 possible 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home is located on the very desirable Center St in Whiting. Cultured Stone accents are beautiful at the covered front porch.. Solid oak floors and 9 foot ceilings are featured on the first floor. Open concept. Beautiful kitchen with Kemper cabinets and granite countertops. The staircase is open from the 1st to the 3rd floor. The 2nd floor includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a finished laundry room. The 3rd floor features a possible 5th bedroom, extra living area or game room also included is a full bath.All appliances are included Lots of storage. Full concrete crawl with stairs. Fenced in yard 2.5 car garage. Easy walk to Wihala Beach, Whiting Park, and summer concerts. Minutes from Chicago. This was a builder's model home. These homes are rarely on the market.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Tovsen

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB14044167 Listed on: 06/28/2020

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,848

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 4,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x105
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,549 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Whiting High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Lake Front Commons Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450308104001000025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,848

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR121
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR121
  • Subdivision Name: Lake Front Commons
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Cement Plank,Stone
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 980
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Fence, Patio
  • Acres: 0.0964

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 40x105
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4200
  • Parcel #: 450308104001000025

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2848

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Whiting High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2020
Closed on
Aug 25, 2020
Sold by
Novak Thomas E and Novak Alisha M
Bought by
Denecke Robert J
Seller's Agent
Brenda Tovsen
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$379,900
Current Estimated Value
$512,711

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,811
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%
Original Mortgage
$357,106
Outstanding Balance
$316,908
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$195,803

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2020
Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Novak Thomas E and Novak Alisha M
Bought by
Denecke Robert J
Seller's Agent
Brenda Tovsen
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$379,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$357,106
Outstanding Balance
$316,908
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$195,803

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2017
Sold by
Lake Park Development Group Llc
Bought by
Novak Thomas E and Novak Alisha M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2017
Sold by
The City Of Whiting
Bought by
Lake Park Development Group Llc
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
Denecke Robert J -- Chicago Title Company Llc
Denecke Robert J -- Chicago Title
Novak Thomas E -- None Available
Lake Park Development Group Llc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Denecke Robert J $357,106
Closed Denecke Robert J $357,106
Previous Owner Novak Thomas E $288,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2020 08/25/20 Sold $379,900 0.0% $149 / Sq Ft
07/08/2020 07/08/20 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2020 06/28/20 For Sale $379,900 -- $149 / 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 $18,388 $421,600 $67,000 $354,600
2023 $3,909 $417,400 $67,000 $350,400
2022 $3,909 $390,900 $67,000 $323,900
2021 $3,800 $380,000 $22,900 $357,100
2020 $3,425 $342,500 $22,900 $319,600
2019 $3,316 $331,600 $22,900 $308,700
2018 $2,848 $283,800 $22,900 $260,900
2017 $2,720 $0 $0 $0
2016 $0 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brenda Tovsen

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Brenda Tovsen

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    (219) 682-8373

    83 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR476886

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-03-08-104-001.000-025

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

1608 Center St, Whiting, IN

This home is located at 1608 Center St, Whiting, IN 46394 since 28 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $512,711, approximately $201 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 1608 Center 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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