NOT LISTED FOR SALE

255 Chicago St Valparaiso, IN 46383

Estimated Value: $259,930 - $300,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,598 Sq Ft
$178/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 10, 2020

Last sale price $198,900 $124 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,699/month

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of January 2020

Valparaiso Downtown Charm is waiting for you. This turn of the century classic is move in ready inside and out! 4 bedrooms 1 1/2 baths on a large 68x132 corner lot. Roof, insulation, electric, and plumbing all new in 2014. Back yard has fantastic decking and a fenced in play area as well as fire pit. Perfect for a private evening while still taking in the sounds of Central Park. Hope to see you soon!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bryan Bennett

Century 21 Alliance Group License #RB14050154 Listed on: 10/10/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,741

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • 8,973 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68 x 132
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,598 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • West Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640924308009000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,741

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR693
  • Subdivision Name: West Add
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding,Stone
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1003
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck, Fence
  • Acres: 0.206

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 68 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8973
  • Parcel #: 640924308009000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1741

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2019
Closed on
Jan 10, 2020
Sold by
Funk Kevin M and Funk Christen N
Bought by
Daly Marisa D
Seller's Agent
Bryan Bennett
Century 21 Alliance Group
List Price
$198,900
Sold Price
$198,900
Current Estimated Value
$284,983

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$159,120
Outstanding Balance
$140,589
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$144,394

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2014
Sold by
Jagier Emilia
Bought by
Funk Kevin M and Watts Christen N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2013
Sold by
Plumley Peter W
Bought by
Jagier Emilia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Jagier Emilia and Plumley Peter W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2013
Sold by
Miller Jody A
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2006
Sold by
Blastick Wade and Blastick Phyllis
Bought by
Miller Jody A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,500
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Daly Marisa D -- Chicago Title Company Llc
Funk Kevin M -- Chicago Title Co Llc
Jagier Emilia -- None Available
Jagier Emilia -- Statewide Title Company Inc
Federal National Mortgage Association $130,010 None Available
Miller Jody A -- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Daly Marisa D $159,120
Previous Owner Funk Kevin M $142,500
Previous Owner Miller Jody A $145,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/10/2020 01/10/20 Sold $198,900 0.0% $124 / Sq Ft
12/18/2019 12/18/19 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2019 10/10/19 For Sale $198,900 -- $124 / 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 $2,186 $224,600 $42,800 $181,800
2023 $2,135 $199,500 $37,400 $162,100
2022 $2,135 $183,800 $37,400 $146,400
2021 $2,216 $177,700 $37,400 $140,300
2020 $1,982 $161,600 $34,000 $127,600
2019 $1,900 $153,600 $34,000 $119,600
2018 $1,741 $145,100 $34,000 $111,100
2017 $1,665 $143,300 $34,000 $109,300
2016 $1,536 $139,600 $40,700 $98,900
2014 $1,030 $114,200 $38,400 $75,800
2013 -- $108,200 $38,700 $69,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bryan Bennett

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Bryan Bennett

    Century 21 Alliance Group

    (219) 462-2090

    20 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Bryan Bennett
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR464508

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-24-308-009.000-004

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46383

255 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 255 Chicago St, Valparaiso, IN 46383 since 10 October 2019 and is currently estimated at $284,983, approximately $178 per square foot. This property was built in 1870. 255 Chicago St is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Central Elementary School, Ben Franklin Middle School, and Valparaiso High School.

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