NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 S California St Hobart, IN 46342

Estimated Value: $180,000 - $214,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$215/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 27, 2015

Last sale price $87,000 $97 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,538/month

124 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 1-Story Property
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2015

ONLY $99,900K!! Clean Ranch with dry full basement.New furnace being added, New Kitchen, New sidewalks and street. Joan Martin School district. Newer siding, roof, windows, electric upgraded, All appliances stay. 2 1/2 garage Call for your appointment today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Anderson

RE/MAX Executives License #RB14041153 Listed on: 08/27/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Thompson

Century 21 Circle License #RB14044066

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,200

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,985 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x127

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Range
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hobart Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06271800400

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,200

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1811
  • Subdivision Name: Hobart Park
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • 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, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Owner

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.1604
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Hobart

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 55X127
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6985
  • Parcel #: 06271800400

Tax Info

  • Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1200

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2014
Closed on
Jan 27, 2015
Sold by
Quinlan Sally and Hicks Sally
Bought by
Bierma Michele E
Seller's Agent
Cindy Anderson
RE/MAX Executives
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Thompson
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$87,000
Sold Price
$87,000
Total Days on Market
124
Current Estimated Value
$193,898

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,898
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.98%
Original Mortgage
$85,424
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Bierma Michele E -- Northwest Indiana Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bierma Michele E $128,000
Closed Bierma Michele E $100,000
Closed Bierma Michelee $85,768
Closed Bierma Michele E $85,424
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/27/2015 01/27/15 Sold $87,000 0.0% $97 / Sq Ft
12/29/2014 12/29/14 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2014 08/27/14 For Sale $87,000 -- $97 / 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 $5,438 $135,100 $31,200 $103,900
2023 $1,456 $133,200 $31,200 $102,000
2022 $1,456 $125,200 $24,400 $100,800
2021 $1,257 $108,700 $18,700 $90,000
2020 $1,117 $102,000 $18,700 $83,300
2019 $1,360 $97,900 $18,700 $79,200
2018 $1,136 $95,800 $18,700 $77,100
2017 $1,217 $93,700 $18,700 $75,000
2016 $940 $88,800 $21,200 $67,600
2014 $1,245 $111,100 $21,200 $89,900
2013 $1,257 $111,500 $21,200 $90,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Cindy Anderson

    RE/MAX

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Deborah Thompson

    Century 21 Circle

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 354970

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-09-31-133-009.000-018

Indiana Lake County Hobart 46342

257 S California St, Hobart, IN

This home is located at 257 S California St, Hobart, IN 46342 since 27 August 2014 and is currently estimated at $193,898, approximately $215 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 257 S California St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Hobart High School, Hobart Baptist School, and Trinity Lutheran School.

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