$280,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2015

252 S Tinsel Cir W Santa Claus, IN 47579

4 Beds
3 Baths
4,140 Sq Ft
0.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$68 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Access To Lake
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Private Beach
  • Basketball Court
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of June 2019

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME! From the moment you pull into the Governors driveway and under the Port- Cochere you will feel LIKE Royalty! Step inside the front door, you will be in awe! Just some of the fine features this home offers are 4 bedrooms, three full baths and a gorgeous kitchen complete with high end Decora cabinets, 3 lazy susans, an island, breakfast bar and all GE profile stainless steel appliances with two micro wave ovens. The master-suite is 1000 sq. ft. with large walk in closet, massage tub, large double walk in shower, double vanity and custom cabinets. Enjoy your morning coffee on your own private balcony. Move along to the other end of the house and you will find a beautiful wood burning original brick fireplace with all the wood you need. Love it! The formal dining room has lots of windows, windows, windows with great views, and a generous sunken living room. On the lower level you have another bedroom, family room, full bath and large laundry mud room!! This home is well built and nothing spared. Starting with the poured foundation, lots of insulation, treated decks, fireplace renovation of clay chased chimney. The wiring is all new 300 amp service, new plumbing with cooper throughout. Two washer and dryer hook ups, one on each level, two heating and air units. Main has heat pump and natural gas option, second has gas heat. Both have AC. Whole house ventilation fan, and well insulated keep the energy bills low. Four car over sized garage with rear entrance. Deck on upper main level with rap deck across back for egress. Large outside halogen in back yard is perfect when entertaining. All of this on a large corner lot surrounded by woods, woods, woods! Quiet neighbors with very little traffic. Five minute walk to Holiday World and one block from Christmas Lake. This is truly a dream home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Clark

Key Associates Signature Realty Listed on: 04/25/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

DAVID GRUNDHOEFER

ERA FIRST ADVANTAGE REALTY, INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,100

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140x150
  • Private Beach
  • Backs to Open Ground
  • Private Streets
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $36 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Pocket Doors
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Utility Sink
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Double Vanity
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • 1 Bathroom in Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • ENERGY STAR/Reflective Roof
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Dock Rights
  • Basketball Court
  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • High-Efficiency Furnace
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Smart Home Wiring
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 74-05-01-402-033.000-005

Community Details

Amenities

  • Community Fire Pit
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Waterfront Owned by Association
  • Golf Course Community
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Putting Green

Security

  • Security Service
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,100

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$36 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Age: 9
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Total Number of Rooms: 10
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Legal Description: Lot 143 in the 9th Polar Shores Addition of Christmas Lake Village, Santa Claus, IN
  • Parcel Number ID: 74-05-01-402-033.000-005
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: 1st Bdrm En Suite, Balcony, Breakfast Bar, Cable Available, Cable Ready, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceilings-Vaulted, Closet(s) Walk-in, Countertops-Solid Surf, Court-Basketball, Court-Recreational, Crown Molding, Deck Open, Disposal, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Eat-In Kitchen, Firepit, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Jet Tub, Guest Quarters, Home Warranty Included, Kitchen Island, Landscaped, Open Floor Plan, Patio Covered, Pocket Doors, Porch Covered, Range/Oven Hook Up Elec, Six Panel Doors, Twin Sink Vanity, Utility Sink, Wiring-Data, Wiring-Smart Home, Stand Up Shower, Tub and Separate Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Workshop, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Formal Dining Room, Garage-Heated, Great Room, Main Floor Laundry
  • Location: Gated Community
  • Number Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Road Access: Private
  • Road Surface: Asphalt
  • Section Number: 09
  • Sp Lp Percent: 91.8
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 4140
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 4140
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3340
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl, Full Basement, Walk-Out Basement, Finished, Outside Entrance, Walk-up
  • Basement Material: Block, Poured Concrete
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Fireplace Screen/Door, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Tile
  • Recreation Room: Dimensions: 31x47, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 25x38, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13x12, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13x12, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10x12, On Level: Lower
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 3340
  • Number Below Grade Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 800

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Fiber Cement
  • Roof Material: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Lake Type: Access to Ski Lake
  • Water Features: Boat Docking Rights, Private Beach, Walk to Lake Access, Assoc

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 4.5
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 30x40
  • Garage Sq Ft: 1200

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Heat Pump, Multiple Cooling Units
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Multiple Heating Systems
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Hvac: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan, High Efficiency Furnace, Zoned Air Condtioning, Zoned Heating
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9xLower, On Level: 13

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Restrictions: Yes
  • Association Fees: 432
  • Association Fees Frequency: Annually
  • Common Amenities: Cable TV Antenna, Clubhouse, Golf Course, Playground, Putting Green, Security, Swimming Pool, Swing Set, Tennis Courts

Schools

  • School District: North Spencer County School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Nancy Hanks
  • Middle School: Heritage Hills
  • High School: Heritage Hills

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corner, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 140x150
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 27007
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Lot Number: 143
  • Zoning: R - 1 - Single Family

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Doors, Electrical/Lighting, Insulation, Roofing, Thermostat/Controllers, Water Heater, Windows
  • Energy Efficient Windows/Doors: Energy Star Doors, Insulated Doors, Low Emittance Doors/Win

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 2100
  • Exemptions: Homestead

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2018
Closed on
Jun 21, 2019
Sold by
Hoover Donald L and Hoover Lea Ila
Bought by
Howard John B and Howard Candace J
Seller's Agent
Kara Hinshaw
Key Associates Signature Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Horton
Keller Williams Capital Realty
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.14%
Current Estimated Value
$459,926

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$184,926
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.67%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2015
Closed on
Jul 17, 2015
Sold by
Blair Keith E and Blair Barbara A
Bought by
Hoover Donald L and Hoover Lea Ila
Seller's Agent
Brenda Clark
Key Associates Signature Realty
Buyer's Agent
DAVID GRUNDHOEFER
ERA FIRST ADVANTAGE REALTY, INC
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-8.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.46%
Original Mortgage
$28,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2008
Sold by
Blair Corps Llc
Bought by
Blair Keith E and Blair Barbara A
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 -- Total Title Services Llc
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $277,513 VA
Closed $275,000 VA
Previous Owner $28,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $224,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Sold $275,000 -3.5% $66 / Sq Ft
04/16/2019 04/16/19 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2019 04/01/19 Price Changed $285,000 -1.7% $69 / Sq Ft
01/28/2019 01/28/19 For Sale $289,900 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
01/13/2019 01/13/19 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2018 08/16/18 For Sale $289,900 +5.4% $70 / Sq Ft
08/06/2018 08/06/18 Off Market $275,000 -- --
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Price Changed $289,900 -2.7% $70 / Sq Ft
05/22/2018 05/22/18 Price Changed $297,900 -2.3% $72 / Sq Ft
04/04/2018 04/04/18 For Sale $305,000 +8.9% $74 / Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $280,000 -8.2% $68 / Sq Ft
06/24/2015 06/24/15 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2015 04/25/15 For Sale $305,000 -- $74 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

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 $3,802 $390,300 $36,700 $353,600
2023 $3,559 $378,100 $36,700 $341,400
2022 $3,530 $416,100 $28,500 $387,600
2021 $2,946 $317,800 $28,500 $289,300
2020 $3,086 $308,600 $26,900 $281,700
2019 $2,775 $298,300 $26,900 $271,400
2018 $2,835 $298,300 $26,900 $271,400
2017 $2,751 $300,400 $26,900 $273,500
2016 $2,394 $300,400 $26,900 $273,500
2014 $3,006 $312,900 $26,900 $286,000
2013 $3,006 $289,100 $26,900 $262,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 201517769

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 74-05-01-204-036.000-005