NOT LISTED FOR SALE

168 NW Hills Dr Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated Value: $248,000 - $256,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,280 Sq Ft
$197/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2021

Last sale price $186,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,572/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Ben Franklin Middle School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of March 2021

Welcome to the neighborhood! Located on a low traffic street, with easy access to U.S. 30. and just minutes from downtown Valparaiso. You'll love the curb appeal of this beautifully landscaped property. Step inside the spacious living room and enjoy the natural light through the lovely bay window. The stainless steel appliances in the large eat-in kitchen are included. You'll love the tastefully updated laundry room and full bath. 2020 was a great year for this charming home! Just a few months ago, she got a New roof and vinyl siding to compliment the amazing fenced in backyard. The sizable deck, fire pit and playset are perfect for entertaining! Winter projects? No problem! The 2 car garage comes complete with a workbench, cabinetry and a wood burning stove to keep you toasty! Don't miss out. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caleb Key

Boulder Bay Realty Group License #RB18000603 Listed on: 12/29/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $989

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125x140
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Valparaiso High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • 1St Add West Hills Sub Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640922377003000003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$989

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Paved Road, Sloped
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR768
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR768
  • Subdivision Name: 1st Add West Hills Sub
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented
  • Interior Amenities: Finished Laundry Rm, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry, Wood Burning Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio
  • Acres: 0.402

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Valparaiso

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 125X140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17511
  • Parcel #: 640922377003000003

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 989

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Valparaiso High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2020
Closed on
Mar 1, 2021
Sold by
Gailey Shawn L and Gailey Heather R
Bought by
Metz Richard Steven and Metz Kathy Mcelhose
Seller's Agent
Caleb Key
Boulder Bay Realty Group
List Price
$186,000
Sold Price
$186,000
Current Estimated Value
$252,377

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,377
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.83%
Original Mortgage
$167,400
Outstanding Balance
$150,062
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$102,315

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2017
Closed on
Jul 12, 2017
Sold by
Richards Rex G and Brand Richards Judith A
Bought by
Gailey Shawn L and Gailey Heather R
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Sommer
Century 21 Alliance Group
List Price
$142,000
Sold Price
$142,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.70%
Original Mortgage
$139,428
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2009
Sold by
Richards Rex G
Bought by
Richards Rex G and Brand Richards Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,607
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2009
Sold by
Brand Richards Judith A
Bought by
Richards Rex G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,607
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2006
Sold by
Richards Rex
Bought by
Richards Rex G and Brand Richards Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,400
Interest Rate
6.62%
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
Metz Richard Steven $186,000 Meridian Title Corp
Gailey Shawn L $142,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Richards Rex G -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Richards Rex G -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Richards Rex G -- Accommodation
Richards Rex G -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Metz Richard Steven $167,400
Previous Owner Gailey Shawn L $139,428
Previous Owner Richards Rex G $119,607
Previous Owner Richards Rex G $102,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/01/2021 03/01/21 Sold $186,000 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
01/25/2021 01/25/21 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2020 12/29/20 For Sale $186,000 +31.0% $145 / Sq Ft
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Sold $142,000 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/15/2017 06/15/17 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2017 05/05/17 For Sale $142,000 -- $111 / 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 $2,861 $167,100 $35,100 $132,000
2023 $2,648 $160,200 $33,400 $126,800
2022 $2,648 $146,100 $33,400 $112,700
2021 $1,116 $134,200 $33,400 $100,800
2020 $1,103 $130,500 $30,400 $100,100
2019 $989 $118,700 $30,400 $88,300
2018 $947 $115,000 $30,400 $84,600
2017 $984 $113,300 $30,400 $82,900
2016 $875 $114,600 $36,600 $78,000
2014 $646 $113,400 $34,700 $78,700
2013 -- $107,200 $34,700 $72,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Caleb Key

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Caleb Key

    Boulder Bay Realty Group

    (219) 299-6083

    48 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Caleb Key
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  • Jeanne Sommer

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jeanne Sommer

    Century 21 Alliance Group

    (219) 405-5051

    98 in this area

    249 Total Sales

    Jeanne Sommer
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR486565

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-22-377-003.000-003

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

168 NW Hills Dr, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 168 NW Hills Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385 since 29 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $252,377, approximately $197 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 168 NW Hills Dr is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Ben Franklin Middle School, Valparaiso High School, and St. Paul Catholic School.

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