NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 Smoke Rd Valparaiso, IN 46385

Porter County Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $228,762 - $343,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,131 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 05, 2014

Last sale price $83,694 $74 Per Sq Ft

Est. 231% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,537/month

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Enhanced Accessible Features
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Morgan Township Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of February 2014

Two bedroom limestone ranch on over 1/2 acre located only minutes away from Valparaiso and Kouts.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gene Eldridge

Indiana Locations, LLC License #RB14031231 Listed on: 01/16/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Gene Eldridge

Indiana Locations, LLC License #RB14031231 Listed on: 01/16/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,340

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,131 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Enhanced Accessible Features
  • Accessibility Features

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 641212351004000008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,340

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1028
  • Subdivision Name: NA
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1131
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Enhanced Accessible
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AccessibilityFeaturesYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.658
  • Construction Type: Stone
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: .658 A
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28662
  • Parcel #: 641212351004000008

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1340

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2021
Sold by
Sands Brandon R and Ryan Vanessa
Bought by
Sands Brandon R and Sands Vanessa
Current Estimated Value
$276,691

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2021
Sold by
Sands Brandon R and Sands Brandon
Bought by
Sands Brandon R and Ryan Vanessa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,699
Outstanding Balance
$37,283
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$239,408

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2016
Sold by
Sands Robert and Sands Tammy
Bought by
Sands Brandon

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2014
Closed on
Feb 5, 2014
Sold by
Ailes Patricia A and Ailes Patricia
Bought by
Sands Robert M and Sands Tammy S
Seller's Agent
Gene Eldridge
Indiana Locations, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Gene Eldridge
Indiana Locations, LLC
List Price
$83,694
Sold Price
$83,694

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.68%
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
Sands Brandon R -- Meridian Title
Sands Brandon R -- Meridian Title
Sands Brandon R $85,000 Meridian Title Corp
Sands Brandon -- None Available
Sands Robert M -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sands Brandon R $50,699
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/05/2014 02/05/14 Sold $83,694 0.0% $74 / Sq Ft
01/16/2014 01/16/14 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2014 01/16/14 For Sale $83,694 -- $74 / 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 $944 $172,800 $35,700 $137,100
2023 $804 $153,900 $31,300 $122,600
2022 $750 $139,600 $31,300 $108,300
2021 $799 $125,700 $31,300 $94,400
2020 $684 $112,700 $27,200 $85,500
2019 $558 $96,300 $27,200 $69,100
2018 $517 $92,500 $27,200 $65,300
2017 $500 $91,300 $27,200 $64,100
2016 $451 $86,800 $27,900 $58,900
2014 $1,376 $84,400 $27,000 $57,400
2013 -- $80,800 $27,300 $53,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Gene Eldridge

    Indiana Locations, LLC

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 342590

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-12-12-351-004.000-008

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46383 Porter County

185 Smoke Rd, Valparaiso, IN

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