NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17531 Sunset Dr Lowell, IN 46356

Cedar Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $414,051 - $525,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,889 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 10, 2019

Last sale price $295,000 $102 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,685/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Lowell Senior High School Rated 9+
  • Pond
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of December 2019

BETTER THAN NEW! You won't want to miss this AMAZING 5 BED 2 3/4 BATH CUSTOM HOME! You are gonna love walking into this open concept floor plan that offers TONS of living space! Perfect for the entire family! The large living room with the NEW FIREPLACE and HARDWOOD FLOORS flows right into the UPDATED EAT-IN Kitchen area! This home has VAULTED Ceilings and Ceramic tile! Main level offers 4 BEDROOMS w/ the MASTER SUITE having it's own CUSTOM PRIVATE BATH! FRESHLY PAINTED this home is MOVE IN READY! Don't forget the FINISHED BASEMENT which boasts FAMILY ROOM, BAR, KITCHENETTE, LARGE BEDROOM w/ WALK-IN CLOSET, and PRIVATE GYM! Step out in the COMPLETELY FENCED BACKYARD OASIS offering 18x33 Oval HEATED POOL, HOT TUB, and FIRE PIT with PAVER PATIO, all surrounded by the SPRAWLING 3 tiered DECK! Let's not forget about the BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED Perennial GARDENS with heated KOI Pond! Within walking distance of all of the conveniences of LOWELL. MINUTES FROM I65 and DOWNTOWN CHICAGO.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Grah

Better Homes and Gardens Real License #RB14049064 Listed on: 11/01/2019

Better Homes and Gardens Real

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,696

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82x133
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,889 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Natural lighting in basement

Pool

  • Spa
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Malibu Woods Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451924251010000008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,696

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Pond(s), Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Pool Equipment, Satellite Dish, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR121
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR121
  • Subdivision Name: Malibu Woods
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 963
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Finished Laundry Rm, FP Living/Great Room, Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry, Related Living
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Above Ground Pool, Porch-Covered, Deck, Fence, Hot Tub
  • Acres: 0.251

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tri-Creek

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 82x133
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10934
  • Parcel #: 451924251010000008

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2696

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2020
Sold by
Cates Lindsey B
Bought by
Cates Shelby L
Current Estimated Value
$458,263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,800
Outstanding Balance
$219,876
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$238,387

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2019
Closed on
Dec 10, 2019
Sold by
Hawn David L
Bought by
Cates Lindsey B
Seller's Agent
Melissa Grah
Better Homes and Gardens Real
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$295,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.38%
Original Mortgage
$280,250
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2012
Closed on
Aug 14, 2012
Sold by
Moore Robert L and Moore Linda S
Bought by
Hawn David L
Seller's Agent
Geri Norfleet
RE/MAX Executives
Buyer's Agent
Angela Parker
Prime Real Estate / Lifstyl Re
List Price
$184,000
Sold Price
$184,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.66%
Original Mortgage
$180,667
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2010
Sold by
Moore Robert L and Moore Linda S
Bought by
Moore Robert L and Moore Linda S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2010
Sold by
Endor Inc
Bought by
Moore Robert L and Moore Linda S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Cates Shelby L -- Chicago Title
Cates Lindsey B -- Liberty Title & Escrow Co
Hawn David L -- Community Title Company
Moore Robert L -- None Available
Moore Robert L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cates Shelby L $248,800
Closed Cates Lindsey B $280,250
Previous Owner Hawn David L $180,667
Previous Owner Moore Robert L $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/10/2019 12/10/19 Sold $295,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
11/25/2019 11/25/19 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2019 11/01/19 For Sale $295,000 +60.3% $102 / Sq Ft
08/15/2012 08/15/12 Sold $184,000 0.0% $64 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2012 06/11/12 For Sale $184,000 -- $64 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $3,901 $390,900 $54,500 $336,400
2024 $9,994 $381,200 $54,500 $326,700
2023 $3,817 $377,000 $54,500 $322,500
2022 $3,439 $345,900 $54,500 $291,400
2021 $2,954 $297,300 $54,500 $242,800
2020 $2,837 $285,400 $54,500 $230,900
2019 $2,329 $227,100 $54,500 $172,600
2018 $2,696 $223,200 $54,500 $168,700
2017 $2,856 $223,200 $54,500 $168,700
2016 $2,666 $219,700 $54,500 $165,200
2014 $2,546 $214,600 $54,500 $160,100
2013 $2,170 $183,800 $34,900 $148,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melissa Grah

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Melissa Grah

    Better Homes and Gardens Real

    (219) 746-0546

    51 in this area

    130 Total Sales

    Melissa Grah
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Geri Norfleet

    RE/MAX

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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Angela Parker

    Prime Real Estate / Lifstyl Re

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR465610

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-19-24-251-010.000-008

Indiana Lake County Lowell 46356 Cedar Creek

17531 Sunset Dr, Lowell, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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