$520,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,209 Sq Ft
1.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lowell Senior High School Rated 9+
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2025

Meticulously-maintained home immersed in nature on a wooded 1.32 acre cul-de-sac lot with attached 2-car garage AND bonus detached 3-car garage! Beautiful landscaping along the brick paver walkway welcomes you as you step into the gorgeous living room with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors that flow to your formal dining room! The adjacent kitchen is truly the heart of the home, boasting durable granite countertops, a vaulted ceiling with skylight & chic ceramic backsplash. Cozy up with a good book in the great room with vaulted cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors & stone fireplace before walking out to sun room/enclosed porch (double skylight, walks out to deck/backyard) where you can enjoy your morning coffee year round! The laundry room (washer & dryer stay), half bath & stunning master with 10.5x8 walk-in closet hardwood floors & completely RENOVATED full bath en suite (marble tile, jetted tub, double vanity) round out your main level, while the upstairs features a full guest bath and two spacious bedrooms! Your partially-finished basement affords tons of additional entertaining space, thanks to the HUGE rec room with vinyl plank floors, plus unfinished utility room for added storage! Host friends for cookouts this summer in your private backyard retreat with large 14x12 deck, fire pit & storage shed! Attached 2-car garage plus detached 3-car garage, BRAND NEW ROOF (installed Oct. 2024), Generac whole-house generator, security system, NEW 50 gallon water heater (Sept. 2024) & so much more! A truly breathtaking property with easy access to I-65 makes your commute to Chicago a breeze; schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shawn Spaw

Stray Dog Properties, LLC License #RB14035996 Listed on: 02/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Debra Bernard

Stray Dog Properties, LLC License #RB16001638

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,073

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 1.32 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 5 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Views of Trees
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Spa Bath

Laundry

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Country Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 452121476001000012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,073

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Wooded, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Private, Front Yard, Cul-De-Sac
  • Reso View: Trees/Woods
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA2257
  • Subdivision Name: Country Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2259
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Double Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement: Full, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Partially Finished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile, Hardwood
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 950
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 1.32
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Enclosed, Front Porch
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Off Street, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tri-Creek

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 57499
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 452121476001000012

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3073

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Suarez Irrevocable Trust and Flint Karen Suarez
Bought by
Hirshberg Harold W and Hirshberg Diane M
Seller's Agent
Shawn Spaw
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Debra Bernard
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-13.19%
Views
207
Current Estimated Value
$535,703

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,703
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.64%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$99,914
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$435,789

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 19, 2025
Sold by
Suarez Joseph and Suarez Anne
Bought by
Suarez Joseph and Suarez Anne
Seller's Agent
Shawn Spaw
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Debra Bernard
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-13.19%
Views
207

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$99,914
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$435,789

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2013
Sold by
Joseph M Suarez Trust
Bought by
Suarez David M and Flint Karen Suarez
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $520,000 -10.3% $162 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Price Changed $579,900 -3.2% $181 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $187 / 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 $6,790 $362,200 $68,800 $293,400
2023 $3,306 $356,200 $63,600 $292,600
2022 $3,306 $346,900 $39,200 $307,700
2021 $2,706 $299,500 $32,200 $267,300
2020 $2,471 $285,500 $32,200 $253,300
2019 $2,550 $280,500 $32,200 $248,300
2018 $2,445 $271,000 $32,000 $239,000
2017 $2,530 $265,400 $32,000 $233,400
2016 $2,464 $265,500 $32,000 $233,500
2014 $2,383 $261,600 $31,900 $229,700
2013 $2,473 $260,300 $31,900 $228,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 816713

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-21-21-476-001.000-012