$240,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

211 Donovan Dr Valparaiso, IN 46385

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,624 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$148 Per Sq Ft

24% Below List Price

144 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Ben Franklin Middle School Rated A
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome home to this charming 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch. This home sits on a quiet street with plenty of greenery and mature landscaping. Features include an open concept kitchen, which allows you to entertain, with new cabinetry and granite countertops. Kitchen also hosts an exposed pantry for a fresh, clean look. Spacious primary bedroom has double closets for plenty of space. The main bathroom features a double sink vanity and shower/tub combo for soaking. Entryway hosts a crafted arch library nook for avid readers. Upon entering laundry room you will find a second bathroom with a tiled walk in shower. This home has a new roof, a/c unit and furnace. There is also a new well pump, sump pump and water heater. Home has been completely painted interior and exterior professionally. Outside, you will find a covered patio with awning and a 2 car detached garage with plenty of extra parking spaces. Get ready to move right in and enjoy the serenity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Spizzirri-Mercado

McColly Real Estate License #RB22000653 Listed on: 11/01/2024

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendi Wiltfang

Seramur Properties, LLC License #RB14018959

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,217

Year Built

  • Built in 1961 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 123 x 130

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,624 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Memorial Elementary School
  • Valparaiso High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 1St Add To West Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640922353001000003
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,217

Year Built

Built in 1961 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Secluded, Level, Few Trees
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Reso View: Forest, Trees/Woods
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Other
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA233
  • Subdivision Name: 1st Add To West Hills
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1624
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Aluminum Frames, Insulated Windows
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented, Washer, Microwave, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Soaking Tub, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, His and Hers Closets, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Vanity, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Private Yard
  • Fencing: None
  • Acres: 0.37
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Valparaiso

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 123 x 130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 640922353001000003
  • Zoning Description: residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3217

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Valparaiso High School
  • Elementary School: Memorial Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2024
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Aloha Ke Akua Llc
Bought by
Polarek Jackson Robert
Seller's Agent
Melissa Spizzirri-Mercado
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Wendi Wiltfang
Seramur Properties, LLC
List Price
$317,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$77,000
-24.29%
Views
326
Current Estimated Value
$255,740

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,740
Avg. Annual Appreciation
155.20%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Outstanding Balance
$192,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,924

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2024
Sold by
Mercado Erick and Spizzirri-Mercado Melissa
Bought by
Aloha Ke Akua Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2024
Sold by
Balon Jeff
Bought by
Mcelwain Bonita J and Spizzirri-Mercado Melissa
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 -- Community Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $177,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $192,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $55,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $33,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $240,000 -20.0% $148 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Price Changed $300,000 -5.4% $185 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $317,000 +32.1% $195 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Off Market $240,000 -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Price Changed $317,000 -0.6% $195 / Sq Ft
12/08/2024 12/08/24 Price Changed $319,000 -2.4% $196 / Sq Ft
12/01/2024 12/01/24 Price Changed $327,000 -1.5% $201 / Sq Ft
11/16/2024 11/16/24 Price Changed $332,000 -1.2% $204 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 For Sale $335,900 -- $207 / 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 $4,102 $197,800 $33,600 $164,200
2023 $3,217 $189,400 $31,900 $157,500
2022 $1,278 $172,500 $31,900 $140,600
2021 $1,411 $159,700 $31,900 $127,800
2020 $1,353 $151,500 $28,900 $122,600
2019 $1,214 $137,100 $28,900 $108,200
2018 $1,163 $132,500 $28,900 $103,600
2017 $1,109 $130,100 $28,900 $101,200
2016 $1,053 $130,400 $35,000 $95,400
2014 $738 $122,800 $33,200 $89,600
2013 -- $115,600 $33,100 $82,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 812432

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-22-353-001.000-003