NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 S 12th St Chesterton, IN 46304

Estimated Value: $196,000 - $233,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
820 Sq Ft
$254/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 12, 2017

Last sale price $125,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,295/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Bailly Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Patio

About This Home

As of October 2017

A MUST SEE!! Located downtown Chesterton, walking distance to parks, trails, and schools. This 1900 built home has all the charm of its time period, with all the updates. Siding in 2016, Fence in 2015, Windows, electrical, plumbing, carpet in 2013. ORIGINAL hardwood floors have been beautifully refinished. A large backyard oasis with new concrete patio and fire pit. Oversized one car garage. Low taxes and this property is less then you'd pay for rent. Move in ready!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kari Rooney

Realty Executives Premier License #RB15000245 Listed on: 09/04/2017

Realty Executives Premier

Last Buyer's Agent

Kari Rooney

Realty Executives Premier License #RB15000245 Listed on: 09/04/2017

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $722

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 7,875 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 63 x 125
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 820 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Chicago Porter Home Inv Cos Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640335480005000023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$722

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1473
  • Subdivision Name: Chicago Porter Home Inv Cos
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 820
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.1808
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Duneland School Corporation

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 63 x 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7875
  • Parcel #: 640335480005000023

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 722

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2017
Closed on
Oct 12, 2017
Sold by
Sabedra Lucas A
Bought by
Guess Jeffery L
Seller's Agent
Kari Rooney
Realty Executives Premier
Buyer's Agent
Kari Rooney
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Total Days on Market
29
Current Estimated Value
$208,475

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,475
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.91%
Original Mortgage
$122,735
Outstanding Balance
$105,224
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$103,251

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2013
Closed on
Jun 10, 2013
Sold by
Compton Chad J and Compton Heathe M
Bought by
Sabedra Lucas A
Seller's Agent
Gina Guarino
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Hevezi
Century 21 Alliance Group
List Price
$100,000
Sold Price
$100,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2012
Closed on
Aug 7, 2012
Sold by
Twait Vivian
Bought by
Compoton Chad J and Compoton Heathern
Seller's Agent
Lauren Defauw
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Defauw
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$45,000
Sold Price
$45,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
155.85%
Original Mortgage
$36,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Guess Jeffery L -- Community Title Co
Sabedra Lucas A -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Compoton Chad J -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guess Jeffery L $122,735
Previous Owner Sabedra Lucas A $98,188
Previous Owner Compoton Chad J $36,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/12/2017 10/12/17 Sold $125,000 0.0% $152 / Sq Ft
10/03/2017 10/03/17 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2017 09/04/17 For Sale $125,000 +25.0% $152 / Sq Ft
06/11/2013 06/11/13 Sold $100,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
06/10/2013 06/10/13 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2013 03/18/13 For Sale $100,000 +122.2% $102 / Sq Ft
08/06/2012 08/06/12 Sold $45,000 0.0% $46 / Sq Ft
07/06/2012 07/06/12 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2012 05/28/12 For Sale $45,000 -- $46 / 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 $1,545 $173,700 $32,800 $140,900
2023 $1,448 $158,500 $29,200 $129,300
2022 $1,448 $145,100 $29,200 $115,900
2021 $1,253 $132,900 $29,200 $103,700
2020 $1,210 $129,400 $28,000 $101,400
2019 $1,052 $115,300 $28,000 $87,300
2018 $976 $110,700 $28,000 $82,700
2017 $699 $95,400 $28,000 $67,400
2016 $722 $99,000 $29,900 $69,100
2014 $682 $92,100 $28,000 $64,100
2013 -- $60,900 $28,400 $32,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kari Rooney

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Kari Rooney

    Realty Executives

    (219) 508-0784

    8 in this area

    103 Total Sales

    Kari Rooney
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  • Gina Guarino

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Gina Guarino

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 765-6698

    2 in this area

    402 Total Sales

    Gina Guarino
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  • Sharon Hevezi

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Sharon Hevezi

    Century 21 Alliance Group

    (219) 677-0403

    5 Total Sales

    Sharon Hevezi
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  • Lauren Defauw

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Lauren Defauw

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 928-0796

    29 Total Sales

    Lauren Defauw
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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    John DeFauw

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 421866

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-03-35-480-005.000-023

Indiana Porter County Chesterton 46304

225 S 12th St, Chesterton, IN

This home is located at 225 S 12th St, Chesterton, IN 46304 since 04 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $208,475, approximately $254 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 225 S 12th St is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Bailly Elementary School, Westchester Intermediate School, and Chesterton Middle School.

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