NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2017 Lake Ave Whiting, IN 46394

Estimated Value: $207,000 - $309,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,377 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 03, 2020

Last sale price $198,000 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,659/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available
  • Screened Porch
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of January 2020

Extraordinary all brick beauty in an amazing location! Meticulously maintained and upgraded home has real hardwood flooring throughout, granite countertops & breakfast bar, tiled backsplash, maple cabinets & ceramic floor in kitchen, which opens to adjoining dining room and screened-in porch. Fireplace and loads of natural light in living room. Three bedrooms with spacious closets, updated bath & walk-up attic (Could be finished into possible play area/office/library) on upper level. Basement offers beautifully done bath, rec room/family room, laundry area, & storage. Brick paver patio & fenced yard in rear of the home. The tasteful lighting and decor, the attention to detail & pride of ownership are sure to impress! Walking distance to downtown Whiting restaurants, shops & entertainment, The Pavilion at Wolf Lake, Lake George, Minutes to Whiting Lake Front Park, Wihala Beach & Hammond Marina Short commute to Chicago! Home qualifies for College Bound! A True Stand-out Not to Be Missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Candace Taylor

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB14043974 Listed on: 11/08/2019

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,831

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,880 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 122
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,377 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Attic Stairs
  • Home Security System
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • West Park Add Hammond Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450307180005000023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,831

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Security System
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR230
  • Subdivision Name: West Park Add Hammond
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 729
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Stairway, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio, Porch Screened
  • Acres: 0.112

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Hammond

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 122
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4880
  • Parcel #: 450307180005000023

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2831

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2019
Closed on
Jan 3, 2020
Sold by
Smagacz Stephen and Smagacz Arleen
Bought by
Lopez Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Candace Taylor
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$198,000
Sold Price
$198,000
Current Estimated Value
$257,233

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,233
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.51%
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Outstanding Balance
$102,727
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,141
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
Lopez Stephanie -- Chicago Title Company Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lopez Stephanie $148,000
Previous Owner Smagacz Stephen $123,750
Previous Owner Smagacz Stephen $117,189
Previous Owner Smagacz Stephen E $28,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/03/2020 01/03/20 Sold $198,000 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
11/24/2019 11/24/19 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2019 11/08/19 For Sale $198,000 -- $144 / 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 $10,821 $230,400 $31,900 $198,500
2023 $2,912 $226,400 $32,300 $194,100
2022 $2,912 $217,400 $32,300 $185,100
2021 $2,745 $203,700 $21,800 $181,900
2020 $2,693 $198,900 $21,800 $177,100
2019 $2,734 $193,400 $21,800 $171,600
2018 $2,891 $186,000 $21,800 $164,200
2017 $3,289 $185,500 $21,800 $163,700
2016 $2,793 $181,700 $21,800 $159,900
2014 $1,910 $129,100 $21,800 $107,300
2013 $1,658 $119,000 $21,800 $97,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Candace Taylor

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Candace Taylor

    @ Properties

    (773) 617-8180

    1 in this area

    85 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR465647

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-03-07-180-005.000-023

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

2017 Lake Ave, Whiting, IN

This home is located at 2017 Lake Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 since 08 November 2019 and is currently estimated at $257,233, approximately $186 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 2017 Lake Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Eggers Middle School, and Hammond High School.

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