$183,150
SOLD JAN 10, 2025

1912 Driftwood St Portage, IN 46368

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,899 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$96 Per Sq Ft

41% Above List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 1-Story Property
  • No HOA
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Landscaped

About This Home

As of April 2025

PUBLISHED MINIMUM BID AUCTION. ONLINE BIDDING IS NOW OPEN! Take the opportunity to bid now on this Portage brick ranch home. Built in 1962 this home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1392 square feet on the main floor and a partial basement totaling 1040 square feet of space. On the main floor you will find hardwood floors, a limestone fireplace and a three-seasons room over-looking the backyard The basement is partially finished and features a fireplace. Attached to the home is a one car garage. The home sets on a 0.32 acre lot with a fenced backyard and a wood shed in the backyard for additional storage needs. This property has outstanding curb appeal, and is ready for the next buyer to make their own. Taxes 2023 Pay 2024: $4,660.32 (taxed at 2% rate with no exemptions).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jay Mayden

Kraft Real Estate Services, LL License #RB14038131 Listed on: 11/22/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member Agent

Non-Member MLS Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 141
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Schools

  • Crisman Elementary School
  • Willowcreek Middle School
  • Portage High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Pleasant Meadows Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Auction
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64-05-01-480-015.000-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, City Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA2052
  • Subdivision Name: Pleasant Meadows
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1392
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: Yes
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedArea: 0.00
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement: Concrete, Sump Pump, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 507
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Living Room, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Acres: 0.32
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Portage Township
  • Middle Or Junior School: Willowcreek Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 141
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.2
  • Parcel #: 64-05-01-480-015.000-016

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4660.32

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Portage High School
  • Elementary School: Crisman Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
206 Beech Llc
Bought by
Johnson Anthony
Seller's Agent
Anthony Sobczak
VIA Realty
Buyer's Agent
LaShea Holmes
Better Homes and Gardens Real
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$299,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.3%
Views
107
Current Estimated Value
$283,804

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$15,196
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.76%
Original Mortgage
$239,200
Outstanding Balance
$238,990
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$39,381

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2024
Closed on
Jan 9, 2025
Sold by
Kiefer Carl J
Bought by
206 Beech Llc
Seller's Agent
Jay Mayden
Kraft Real Estate Services, LL
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Agent
Non-Member MLS Office
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$183,150
Premium/Discount to List
$53,250
40.99%
Views
118

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
475.74%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Liberty Title
Personal Reps Deed $183,150 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $239,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Sold $299,000 -0.3% $87 / Sq Ft
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2025 02/09/25 For Sale $299,900 +63.7% $87 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $183,150 +41.0% $96 / Sq Ft
12/21/2024 12/21/24 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2024 11/22/24 For Sale $129,900 -- $68 / 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 $5,710 $226,100 $40,200 $185,900
2023 $4,490 $224,400 $38,600 $185,800
2022 $2,085 $207,800 $38,600 $169,200
2021 $1,774 $174,700 $38,600 $136,100
2020 $1,606 $157,900 $33,500 $124,400
2019 $1,514 $148,700 $33,500 $115,200
2018 $1,477 $144,800 $33,500 $111,300
2017 $1,448 $142,000 $33,500 $108,500
2016 $1,408 $138,100 $41,600 $96,500
2014 $1,385 $135,900 $41,200 $94,700
2013 -- $131,300 $42,100 $89,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 813382

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-05-01-480-015.000-016