NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17012 Tapper St Lowell, IN 46356

West Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $445,000 - $631,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
$174/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2023

Last sale price $432,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,580/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • 8.71 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of July 2023

Ready to own a little slice of heaven just in time for summer? Spacious ranch home on 8.71 rolling acres with so much to offer! The grand entryway is first to greet you and is just waiting for your decorative touches. This leads to an extra large dining room perfect for entertaining and the living room featuring vaulted ceilings and a distinctive floor to ceiling fireplace. The eat-in kitchen offers generous cabinet space and opens to the bright sun room. From the sun room, you can look out to the multi-level deck and heated pool. The finished basement features a bar, laundry room, bathroom and plenty of extra storage. A 2.5 car garage and fully enclosed breezeway finish out this lovely home. The generator is included and horses are welcome! Take in the beautiful sunset as you stroll down to the stocked pond with a bridge to small island and adorable pond house. So much room to play, hunt, fish...overlooking 30 acres of land with no neighbors behind you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gina Ratliff

Village Realty of Indiana, Inc License #RB18000548 Listed on: 04/14/2023

Village Realty of Indiana, Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Capellari

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr License #RB14037977

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,489

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 8.71 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Boathouse
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451918301003000037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,489

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage, Hilly, Horses Allowed, Paved Road, Pond(s)
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Satellite Dish, Security System, Sump Pump, Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1798
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Wood
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: false
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Country Kitchen, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Sun Room, Wet Bar
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Above Ground Pool, Boat House, Deck
  • Acres: 8.71

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tri-Creek

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 8.71 acres
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 379408
  • Parcel #: 451918301003000037

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3489

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2023
Closed on
Jul 26, 2023
Sold by
Nicholson Harry Gillespie and Seibert Barrette C
Bought by
Kathleen M Mcgovern Trust
Seller's Agent
Gina Ratliff
Village Realty of Indiana, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Capellari
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$432,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$83,000
-16.12%
Total Days on Market
57
Current Estimated Value
$505,170

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,170
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.92%
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Outstanding Balance
$260,112
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$250,638

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2017
Closed on
Jul 9, 2018
Sold by
Vicari Rose Mary and Rose Mary Vicari Living Trust
Bought by
Nicholson Harry Gillespie and Seibert Barrette C
Seller's Agent
Vicki Vicari
Impact Indiana Real Estate, LL
Buyer's Agent
Gina Ratliff
Village Realty of Indiana, Inc
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$355,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%
Original Mortgage
$362,632
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2012
Sold by
Vicari Rose Mary and Vicari Rosemary
Bought by
Vicari Rose Mary and Rose Mary Vicari Living Trust
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
Kathleen M Mcgovern Trust -- Chicago Title
Nicholson Harry Gillespie -- Meridian Title Corp
Vicari Rose Mary -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kathleen M Mcgovern Trust $265,000
Previous Owner Nicholson Harry Gillespie $369,770
Previous Owner Nicholson Harry Gillespie $362,632
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Sold $432,000 -16.1% $149 / Sq Ft
06/10/2023 06/10/23 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2023 04/14/23 For Sale $515,000 +45.1% $178 / Sq Ft
07/09/2018 07/09/18 Sold $355,000 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
07/09/2018 07/09/18 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2017 04/11/17 For Sale $355,000 -- $122 / 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 $9,477 $470,700 $175,700 $295,000
2023 $4,709 $503,000 $175,700 $327,300
2022 $4,951 $487,900 $175,700 $312,200
2021 $3,489 $394,800 $87,000 $307,800
2020 $3,225 $380,200 $87,000 $293,200
2019 $3,158 $358,100 $87,000 $271,100
2018 $3,364 $342,500 $87,000 $255,500
2017 $2,894 $278,900 $87,000 $191,900
2016 $2,928 $290,200 $87,000 $203,200
2014 $2,815 $282,500 $87,000 $195,500
2013 $3,035 $290,800 $87,000 $203,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gina Ratliff

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Gina Ratliff

    Village Realty of Indiana, Inc

    (708) 299-6548

    2 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Gina Ratliff
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  • Melissa Capellari

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Melissa Capellari

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

    (219) 863-3465

    1 in this area

    138 Total Sales

    Melissa Capellari
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Vicki Vicari

    Impact Indiana Real Estate, LL

    (219) 318-1244

    5 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Vicki Vicari
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR528586

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-19-18-301-003.000-037

Indiana Lake County Lowell 46356 West Creek

17012 Tapper St, Lowell, IN

This home is located at 17012 Tapper St, Lowell, IN 46356 since 14 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $505,170, approximately $174 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 17012 Tapper St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Lowell Middle School and Lowell Senior High School.

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