NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1940 N River Rd West Lafayette, IN 47906

Estimated Value: $410,000 - $629,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,520 Sq Ft
$186/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2017

Last sale price $310,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,832/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Burnett Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of September 2017

Custom built cottage style home awaits you on the river! Have it ALL here with relaxing scenic views of the river while only being minutes to town. This cottage has been lovingly remodeled and updated to the highest construction standards with plenty of charm from its 1928 roots. White cedar siding, stone retaining walls and stepping paths, casement windows, custom kitchen cabinets, solid hardwood trim, 2x6 construction. Possible MIL suite in basement with bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchenette, outside entrance. One car attached garage (currently used for storage), 4 car detached garage. Come enjoy a lemonade on the beautiful 3 seasons sunroom or on the custom designed suspended deck or a winter fire in the original stone wall fire place. Home has been pre-inspected and repairs done (report available upon request). Further inspections are welcome, but no repairs will be made. This home is ready to go!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Harrington

Keller Williams Lafayette Listed on: 07/27/2017

Keller Williams Lafayette

Last Buyer's Agent

Cara McLean-Rolfes

Trueblood Real Estate

Trueblood Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,215

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 1.63 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room in Garage
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Separate Shower

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bathroom in Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Sun Deck
  • Covered Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • The river is a source of water for the property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 79-07-17-129-005.000-023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,215

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 89
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Cabin/Cottage
  • Total Number of Rooms: 10
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 3
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Legal Description: PT NW SEC 17 TWP 23 R4 1.629 A
  • Parcel Number ID: 79-07-17-129-005.000-023
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: 1st Bdrm En Suite, Alarm System-Security, Attic Pull Down Stairs, Attic Storage, Breakfast Bar, Ceilings-Beamed, Closet(s) Walk-in, Countertops-Laminate, Deck Covered, Deck Open, Deck on Waterfront, Detector-Carbon Monoxide, Disposal, Dryer Hook Up Gas/Elec, Eat-In Kitchen, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island, Landscaped, Natural Woodwork, Skylight(s), Split Br Floor Plan, Twin Sink Vanity, Stand Up Shower, Workshop, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Garage-Heated, Custom Cabinetry, Garage Utilities
  • Location: Rural
  • Number Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Sp Lp Percent: 93.94
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 3672
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2520
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1836
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 684
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1152
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement, Walk-Out Basement, Partially Finished
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Laminate
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 21x13, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 24x14, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 12x16, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 12x23, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13x12, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 9x13, On Level: Basement
  • Other Room1: Master Sitting, Dimensions: 11x8, On Level: Main
  • Other Room 2: Sunroom, Dimensions: 24x10, On Level: Main
  • Number Below Grade Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1836

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Block, Cedar
  • Roof Material: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Outbuilding1: None

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 4
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 24x44
  • Garage Sq Ft: 1056

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9xBasement, On Level: 8
  • Water Type: River

Schools

  • School District: Tippecanoe School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Burnett Creek
  • Middle School: Battle Ground
  • High School: William Henry Harrison

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Irregular, Partially Wooded, Slope, Waterfront, 0-2.9999
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.629 Acres
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 70959
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 1.629

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 1214.76
  • Total Assessed Value: 185700
  • Exemptions: Homestead, Mortgage

Multi Family

  • Water Access: Riverfront

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Pluta Scott and Kim Sonia
Bought by
Wabash River Enhancement Corporation
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$469,738

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2018
Sold by
Pluata Scott
Bought by
Pluta Scott and Kim Sonia

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2017
Closed on
Sep 25, 2017
Sold by
Koehler Robert E and Koehler Janet A Griffin
Bought by
Pluta Scott
Seller's Agent
Sarah Harrington
Keller Williams Lafayette
Buyer's Agent
Cara McLean-Rolfes
Trueblood Real Estate
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.54%
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2016
Sold by
Koehler Robert E and Griffin-Koehler Janet A
Bought by
Koehler Robert E and Griffin-Koehler Janet A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wabash River Enhancement Corporation $18,300 None Listed On Document
Pluta Scott -- None Available
Pluta Scott -- --
Koehler Robert E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pluta Scott $233,000
Previous Owner Pluta Scott $248,000
Previous Owner Koeeler Robert E $106,000
Previous Owner Koehler Robert E $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2017 09/25/17 Sold $310,000 -6.1% $123 / Sq Ft
08/07/2017 08/07/17 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2017 07/27/17 For Sale $330,000 -- $131 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

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 $2,476 $338,800 $42,500 $296,300
2023 $2,476 $326,900 $42,500 $284,400
2022 $2,305 $290,200 $42,500 $247,700
2021 $1,906 $254,300 $42,500 $211,800
2020 $1,734 $232,700 $42,500 $190,200
2019 $1,403 $200,500 $42,500 $158,000
2018 $1,275 $188,500 $31,600 $156,900
2017 $1,248 $185,700 $31,600 $154,100
2016 $1,215 $184,100 $30,000 $154,100
2014 $908 $152,500 $30,000 $122,500
2013 $876 $143,500 $30,000 $113,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 201734537

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 79-07-17-129-005.000-023