NOT LISTED FOR SALE

16970 White Oak Ave Lowell, IN 46356

West Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $817,984 - $913,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,580 Sq Ft
$155/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2021

Last sale price $700,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,843/month

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 4.56 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of September 2021

Welcome to this One of a kind Log Home Estate in Northwest Indiana!!!BREATHTAKING VIEWS FROM EVERY ANGLE. This beautiful tree-lined drive leads to a all log home with 6 bedrooms 4 baths on almost 5 Acres. Detached 28x38 garage insulated and heated , 24x30 barn . The home features Beautiful country kitchen lots of cabinets space opens to formal dining , Spacious living room with hardwood flooring, custom windows to look out on beautiful deck.New Roof 2021. Main floor master suite with walk in shower. Walk out basement with Great room for entertaining full 2nd kitchen ,office and guest bedroom.Full House Generator and outdoor wood furnace to heat complete house. Dont miss this one of a kind home minutes from Illinois border.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Oborn

American Dream Realty License #RB14022849 Listed on: 03/15/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,396

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 4.56 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 278x722
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,580 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Creek On Lot
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Pole Barn
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Lowell Senior High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Furnace Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Hickory Lake Estates Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451918400014000037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,396

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage, Creek/Stream, Horses Allowed, Paved Road, Wooded
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Furnace Humidifier, Satellite Dish, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR265
  • Subdivision Name: Hickory Lake Estates
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Log
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 226
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 4
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Country Kitchen, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Related Living, Wood Burning Stove
  • Basement: Walk Out
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Above Ground Pool, Balcony, Barn(s), Deck, Storage
  • Acres: 4.555

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Pole Barn

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wood Burning Furnace

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 278x722
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 198416
  • Parcel #: 451918400014000037

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4396

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Lowell Senior High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2021
Closed on
Sep 22, 2021
Sold by
Broberg Gabriel J and Broberg Christine K
Bought by
Sickman Dale M and Sickman Leasa D
Seller's Agent
Debbie Oborn
American Dream Realty
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Current Estimated Value
$864,496

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$164,496
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.58%
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Outstanding Balance
$511,775
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$352,721

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 28, 2013
Closed on
Mar 6, 2014
Sold by
Zander Rebecca and Zander David
Bought by
Broberg Gabriel J and Broberg Christine K
Seller's Agent
James Langen
Langen Realty
Buyer's Agent
James Langen
Langen Realty
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$350,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.62%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2010
Sold by
Stormer Rebecca
Bought by
Zander Rebecca and Zander David

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2008
Sold by
Bates Mark A
Bought by
Stormer Rebecca
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
Sickman Dale M -- Chicago Title Company Llc
Broberg Gabriel J -- Multiple
Zander Rebecca -- None Available
Stormer Rebecca -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sickman Dale M $560,000
Previous Owner Broberg Gabriel J $35,000
Previous Owner Broberg Gabriel J $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Sold $700,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2021 03/15/21 For Sale $700,000 +100.0% $125 / Sq Ft
03/06/2014 03/06/14 Sold $350,000 0.0% $79 / Sq Ft
02/19/2014 02/19/14 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2013 12/28/13 For Sale $350,000 -- $79 / 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 $13,588 $720,900 $113,300 $607,600
2023 $6,780 $721,200 $113,300 $607,900
2022 $7,309 $700,600 $113,300 $587,300
2021 $4,877 $505,500 $61,200 $444,300
2020 $4,473 $480,500 $61,200 $419,300
2019 $4,396 $450,000 $61,200 $388,800
2018 $4,089 $428,200 $61,200 $367,000
2017 $3,749 $375,300 $61,300 $314,000
2016 $3,537 $366,200 $61,300 $304,900
2014 $3,128 $330,300 $61,300 $269,000
2013 $5,733 $332,700 $61,300 $271,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Debbie Oborn

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Debbie Oborn

    American Dream Realty

    (219) 746-4625

    2 in this area

    28 Total Sales

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  • James Langen

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    James Langen

    Langen Realty

    (219) 313-9335

    9 in this area

    51 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR489544

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-19-18-400-014.000-037

Indiana Lake County Lowell 46356 West Creek

16970 White Oak Ave, Lowell, IN

This home is located at 16970 White Oak Ave, Lowell, IN 46356 since 15 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $864,496, approximately $154 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 16970 White Oak Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Lowell Middle School and Lowell Senior High School.

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