NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1942 Center St Portage, IN 46368

Estimated Value: $253,000 - $289,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,067 Sq Ft
$133/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 15, 2016

Last sale price $144,900 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,651/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of March 2016

Solid brick ranch with a front covered porch, screened back porch, 2 car garage, deck and partially finished basement. The main level is 1560 square feet highlighted by the remodeled kitchen. The kitchen has granite counter tops and a skylight. Plus the kitchen opens to a huge 26 x 20 rec room with new paint and new light fixtures. Off of this rec room is the 12x12 screened porch and deck. The main level offers 3 bedrooms an updated bath and laundry area. The basement includes a 2nd rec room, large storage area and laundry hook up if needed. There is a wood stove in the rec room keeping utility bills low and ceiling fans throughout. Lots here for the money!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ralph Jones

MTM Realty Group License #RB14028792 Listed on: 01/12/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,378

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 141
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,067 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Pleasant Mdws Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640501479016000016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,378

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Nearly Level, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR851
  • Subdivision Name: Pleasant Mdws
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 533
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Other
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck, Porch Screened, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.32

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Portage Township

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 141
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 640501479016000016
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1378

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2016
Closed on
Mar 15, 2016
Sold by
Merrick Richard A
Bought by
Olson Julien J
Seller's Agent
Ralph Jones
MTM Realty Group
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$144,900
Current Estimated Value
$275,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,642
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.95%
Original Mortgage
$148,015
Outstanding Balance
$117,425
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$158,117

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2013
Closed on
Jul 28, 2014
Sold by
Gasser Nancy L and Estate Of Lillian E Thornton
Bought by
Merrick Richard A
Seller's Agent
Kelly White
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Leo Hatch
Portage Real Estate
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$134,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.51%
Original Mortgage
$132,456
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Olson Julien J -- Meridian Title Corp
Merrick Richard A -- Community Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Olson Julien J $148,015
Previous Owner Merrick Richard A $132,456
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/15/2016 03/15/16 Sold $144,900 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
02/18/2016 02/18/16 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2016 01/12/16 For Sale $144,900 +7.4% $70 / Sq Ft
07/31/2014 07/31/14 Sold $134,900 0.0% $65 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/29/2014 07/29/14 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2013 11/22/13 For Sale $134,900 -- $65 / 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 $2,214 $244,900 $40,200 $204,700
2023 $2,194 $243,600 $38,600 $205,000
2022 $2,000 $214,900 $38,600 $176,300
2021 $1,813 $179,700 $38,600 $141,100
2020 $1,623 $160,700 $33,500 $127,200
2019 $1,528 $151,200 $33,500 $117,700
2018 $1,533 $150,400 $33,500 $116,900
2017 $1,489 $148,200 $33,500 $114,700
2016 $1,463 $143,600 $41,600 $102,000
2014 $1,398 $137,100 $41,200 $95,900
2013 -- $132,500 $42,100 $90,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ralph Jones

    MTM Realty Group

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  • Kelly White

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Kelly White

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 508-2079

    95 in this area

    185 Total Sales

    Kelly White
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  • Leo Hatch

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Leo Hatch

    Portage Real Estate

    (219) 762-2187

    12 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Leo Hatch
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR386349

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-05-01-479-016.000-016

Indiana Porter County Portage 46368

1942 Center St, Portage, IN

This home is located at 1942 Center St, Portage, IN 46368 since 12 January 2016 and is currently estimated at $275,542, approximately $133 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 1942 Center St is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Crisman Elementary School, Willowcreek Middle School, and Portage High School.

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