$305,000
SOLD JAN 24, 2025

2405 Sears St Valparaiso, IN 46383

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
9,975 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$218 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Northview Elementary School Rated A-
  • Views
  • Dry Bar

About This Home

As of January 2025

This fully renovated and ready for new owners' steps to the heart of downtown is ready to be loved by a new family! The current family has taken much effort to fully update this open concept ranch with custom one-off shelving, all new flooring and trim throughout totally updated kitchen with all new appliances and all new roof, furnace and water heater. Upon entering the home, the open flowing floorplan greets you. With an open living room that flows into the kitchen and bar / entertaining space off of the kitchen. On one side of the home, you have one bedroom currently used as an office, and on the other you'll find an oversized bedroom with plenty of room for its own seating area, a third bedroom and a full totally renovated bathroom. All this plus the den offers a wood burning fireplace plus off the back of the kitchen this home has a sunroom ready for enjoyment. Outside this home offers a private wooded back yard and an oversized detached garage to suit any hobbies needs. This home truly is move in ready for worry free ownership.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Konnor Gaskin

Listing Leaders License #RB17000872 Listed on: 11/08/2024

Listing Leaders

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurie Anderson

Century 21 Alliance Group License #RB14034033

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,894

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 9,975 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 83x120
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Living Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northcrest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640913101022000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,894

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Inside
  • ResoLotFeatures: Front Yard, Level
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Reso View: Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1690
  • Subdivision Name: Northcrest
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1400
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedArea: 0.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Laminate Counters, Dry Bar, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Acres: 0.229
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Paved, Off Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Valparaiso

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 83x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9975
  • Parcel #: 640913101022000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1894

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2024
Closed on
Jan 24, 2025
Sold by
Pedersen Zachary S
Bought by
Sandberg Jason
Seller's Agent
Konnor Gaskin
Listing Leaders
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Anderson
Century 21 Alliance Group
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.14%
Views
122
Current Estimated Value
$301,253

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,747
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.89%
Original Mortgage
$295,850
Outstanding Balance
$294,792
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$11,611

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2021
Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Robertson Mitchell S
Bought by
Pedersen Zachary S
Seller's Agent
Jeff Safrin
F.C. Tucker 1st Team Real Esta
Buyer's Agent
Konnor Gaskin
Listing Leaders
List Price
$221,777
Sold Price
$221,777

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.89%
Original Mortgage
$215,123
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2019
Closed on
Oct 7, 2019
Sold by
Woodside Eric J
Bought by
Robertson Mitchell S
Seller's Agent
Jason Chatwell
The Chatwell Group Real Estate
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$180,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.42%
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2016
Sold by
Woodside Eric J and Woodside Karin L
Bought by
Woodside Erick J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2012
Closed on
Dec 5, 2012
Sold by
Green Mathew
Bought by
Woodside Eric J and Mick Karin L
Seller's Agent
Sharon Hevezi
Century 21 Alliance Group
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$135,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.69%
Original Mortgage
$132,554
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2009
Sold by
Fetter Brian A
Bought by
Green Mathew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,800
Interest Rate
5.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $305,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $221,777 Meridian Title Corp
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Co Llc
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $295,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,712 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $215,123 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,554 FHA
Previous Owner $104,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Sold $305,000 -3.1% $218 / Sq Ft
12/29/2024 12/29/24 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Price Changed $314,900 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 For Sale $314,900 -1.6% $225 / Sq Ft
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2024 11/08/24 For Sale $319,900 +44.2% $229 / Sq Ft
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Sold $221,777 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
08/08/2021 08/08/21 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2021 08/08/21 For Sale $221,777 +23.2% $158 / Sq Ft
10/07/2019 10/07/19 Sold $180,000 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
09/10/2019 09/10/19 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2019 09/03/19 For Sale $180,000 +33.3% $129 / Sq Ft
12/05/2012 12/05/12 Sold $135,000 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
11/03/2012 11/03/12 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2012 10/15/12 For Sale $135,000 -- $96 / 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 $1,914 $188,200 $35,900 $152,300
2023 $1,894 $180,500 $33,500 $147,000
2022 $1,941 $171,500 $33,500 $138,000
2021 $1,869 $157,500 $33,500 $124,000
2020 $1,761 $149,000 $31,900 $117,100
2019 $1,710 $143,100 $31,900 $111,200
2018 $1,886 $139,300 $31,900 $107,400
2017 $1,869 $139,800 $31,900 $107,900
2016 $1,739 $137,800 $34,600 $103,200
2014 $1,574 $136,100 $33,000 $103,100
2013 -- $125,600 $34,200 $91,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 812753

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-13-101-022.000-004