$364,500
SOLD JAN 3, 2025

205 Spectacle Dr Valparaiso, IN 46383

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,949 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$124 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Panoramic View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Cooks Corners Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Lake
  • Deck

About This Home

As of January 2025

Enjoy this year round lake home. Come home from work to beautiful views, or maybe you are just looking for a place to get away and relax. The brick walkway leads you to the home with a 3 seasons room to welcome your visitors. The unique features will charm you as you tour this home. Not only are there 3 fireplaces, a spiral staircase, loft area, and lots of wood flooring, but when entering the home, note the beamed ceiling and a decorative natural wall of stone. Around the corner is a pantry area, half bath and storage. The kitchen offers a large eating area with a walk out sliders to the patio, arched opening over the cooking area, marble flooring and all appliances stay. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and a loft area offering built in bookshelves. The primary bedroom has two closets and a fireplace. The walkout lower level offers a nice size room with a fireplace and an outside deck for those nice evenings. There are two storage areas and a 3/4 bath. Being a lakefront home, you can enjoy panoramic views from the windows, walk down the steps to the lake and boardwalk, or sit on one of the decks and enjoy the day. You'll feel like your are away from everything, yet just minutes away from shopping, parks etc. Having a party? There is additional parking for your visitors. The lake is approximately 95 acres. Great for swimming, boating, fishing. Additionally, there is a neighborhood beach area. The room sizes and square footage are approximate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne Kwiatkowski

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr License #RB14044162 Listed on: 10/18/2024

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Moon

Trueblood Real Estate, LLC License #RB14038929

Trueblood Real Estate, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,791

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Valparaiso High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ericksens Spectacle Lake Sub Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640901331006000003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,791

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Road Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Lower Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Sloped Down, Wooded, Waterfront
  • Reso View: Lake, Panoramic
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA372
  • Subdivision Name: Ericksens Spectacle Lake Sub
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1976
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedArea: 1976.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Electric Cooktop, Dryer, Double Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Pantry, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Country Kitchen, Bookcases
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Marble, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 973
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.302
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Valparaiso

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: .30
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13155
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 640901331006000003
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3791

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Valparaiso High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2024
Closed on
Jan 3, 2025
Sold by
Anderson Steven C and Anderson Salena
Bought by
Kalkbrenner Daniel K and Smagatz Sharon A
Seller's Agent
Dianne Kwiatkowski
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Buyer's Agent
Jason Moon
Trueblood Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$393,900
Sold Price
$364,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,400
-7.46%
Views
148
Current Estimated Value
$424,401

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,901
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.49%
Original Mortgage
$184,500
Outstanding Balance
$179,377
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$245,024

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2013
Closed on
Jun 17, 2013
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Anderson Teven C and Anderson Salena
Seller's Agent
Jaime Ulrich
Jaime-Dawn Ulrich, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Dianne Kwiatkowski
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
List Price
$255,000
Sold Price
$255,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.14%
Original Mortgage
$198,900
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2012
Sold by
Burnett Marjorie Ann and Burnett Rodger Dean
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $364,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $261,218 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $184,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $198,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Sold $364,500 -5.1% $124 / Sq Ft
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Price Changed $384,000 -2.5% $130 / Sq Ft
10/24/2024 10/24/24 For Sale $393,900 +54.5% $134 / Sq Ft
06/18/2013 06/18/13 Sold $255,000 0.0% $80 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/27/2013 05/27/13 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2013 01/28/13 For Sale $255,000 -- $80 / 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 $3,931 $470,700 $40,100 $430,600
2023 $3,791 $449,900 $37,700 $412,200
2022 $3,747 $396,500 $37,700 $358,800
2021 $4,249 $405,600 $37,700 $367,900
2020 $4,070 $379,800 $35,900 $343,900
2019 $3,657 $336,000 $35,900 $300,100
2018 $3,451 $317,800 $35,900 $281,900
2017 $3,059 $292,000 $35,900 $256,100
2016 $3,222 $322,300 $36,200 $286,100
2014 $2,555 $307,900 $34,300 $273,600
2013 -- $315,700 $34,200 $281,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 811810

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-01-331-006.000-003