$149,900

1876 N Forrester Rd La Porte, IN 46350

Estimated payment $978/month

Total Views 909
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,337 Sq Ft
$112 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • No HOA
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Views of Trees
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

Great investment opportunity! 3-bedroom ranch fixer-upper on almost an acre of land in LaPorte. Large, attached garage with openers. All new electric service (new NIPSCO pole, new service into house, new meter mount, new electrical panel). 21 x 13 Workshop with concrete floor in back. No furnace in home. Property being sold AS-IS, CASH ONLY.

Listing Agent

Amy Redman

Dunes Realty, LLC License #RB14035038 Listed on: 08/07/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,893

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Rural

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 1,337 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry on main level
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • No Heating
  • Well

Additional Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • 0.98 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 460526200004000046
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,893

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Private, Rectangular Lot, Front Yard
  • Reso View: Rural, Trees/Woods
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1162
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1337
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Fixer
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Electric Cooktop
  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Acres: 0.98
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: None
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42688.8
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 460526200004000046

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1893

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $2,109 $107,300 $24,800 $82,500
2022 $1,972 $113,600 $24,800 $88,800
2021 $1,866 $105,800 $24,800 $81,000
2020 $1,908 $105,800 $24,800 $81,000
2019 $594 $112,000 $29,700 $82,300
2018 $480 $101,500 $24,800 $76,700
2017 $434 $97,600 $24,800 $72,800
2016 $437 $100,400 $24,800 $75,600
2014 $462 $101,300 $24,800 $76,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $149,900 -- $112 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $97,801 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $157,500 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 825607

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 46-05-26-200-004.000-046