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Seller's Agent in 2025
Amy Kooi-Day
Better Homes and Gardens Real
(219) 306-7474
3 in this area
29 Total Sales
279 S 500 W Valparaiso, IN 46385
Porter County Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,344
Sq Ft
2
Acres
Highlights
- 2 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Pole Barn
- Porter Lakes Elementary School Rated 9+
- Ranch Style House
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of September 20253 bedroom, 1 bath brick Ranch on 2 acres! 2 car attached garage plus pole barn. Deck. Fireplace in living room. *** This is a HUD Property - an Equal Housing Opportunity. Property #151-844893. All properties sold as is and buyers are encouraged to inspect homes prior to submitting bid. See agent remarks for bid procedures. For showing access, use Showing Assist to register. No confirmation required. GNIAR lockbox on property.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS Executive Realty License #RB14014310 Listed on: 01/08/2015
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,594
Year Built
- Built in 1972
Lot Details
- 2 Acre Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Level Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,344 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Pole Barn
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- No Utilities
- Well
- Septic System
Community Details
- Net Lease
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 641218351001000018
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 16, 2025
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Ehrsam Thomas J
Bought by
Batson Brent A and Batson Carrie
Seller's Agent
Amy Kooi-Day
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Buyer's Agent
Tanya Wolf
Listing Leaders
List Price
$423,500
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,500
-4.37%
Views
157
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
61.11%
Original Mortgage
$384,750
Outstanding Balance
$384,750
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$28,050
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 23, 2022
Closed on
Nov 9, 2022
Sold by
Martinez Braulio U
Bought by
Ehrsam Thomas J
Seller's Agent
Braulio Martinez
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.12%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2021
Sold by
Martinez Alexandra L and Martinez Braulio U
Bought by
Martinez Braulio U and Martinez Alexandra L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$186,500
Interest Rate
2.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 25, 2016
Closed on
May 10, 2016
Sold by
Wendt Jonathon
Bought by
Martinez Braulio U and Watkins Alexandra L
Seller's Agent
Jeff Fase
Countryside Realty
List Price
$214,000
Sold Price
$214,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.26%
Original Mortgage
$203,300
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 8, 2015
Closed on
Oct 23, 2015
Sold by
Foreclosures 4 Cash Inc
Bought by
Wendt Jonathon
Seller's Agent
Bill McCabe
BHHS Executive Realty
List Price
$74,910
Sold Price
$74,910
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
574.31%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 7, 2014
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Hud
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 9, 2014
Sold by
Denham Eric D and Denham Shawn M
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 2, 2005
Sold by
Haydl Erich and Haydl Hidergard A
Bought by
Denham Eric D and Denham Shawn M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,960
Interest Rate
8.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Meridian Title | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Indiana Title Network Co | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | Indiana Title Network Co | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $315,622 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Multiple |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $186,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $203,300 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $202,492 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $135,960 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $33,990 | Stand Alone Second |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2025 09/04/25 | Sold | $405,000 | -2.9% | $253 / Sq Ft |
| 07/24/2025 07/24/25 | Price Changed | $417,000 | -1.5% | $261 / Sq Ft |
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | For Sale | $423,500 | +30.3% | $265 / Sq Ft |
| 11/10/2022 11/10/22 | Sold | $325,000 | 0.0% | $203 / Sq Ft |
| 10/25/2022 10/25/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/23/2022 10/23/22 | For Sale | $325,000 | +51.9% | $203 / Sq Ft |
| 05/10/2016 05/10/16 | Sold | $214,000 | 0.0% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 04/04/2016 04/04/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/25/2016 03/25/16 | For Sale | $214,000 | +185.7% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 10/23/2015 10/23/15 | Sold | $74,910 | 0.0% | $56 / Sq Ft |
| 09/11/2015 09/11/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/08/2015 01/08/15 | For Sale | $74,910 | -- | $56 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,341 | $294,300 | $57,000 | $237,300 |
| 2023 | $2,374 | $294,600 | $51,800 | $242,800 |
| 2022 | $2,234 | $270,900 | $51,800 | $219,100 |
| 2021 | $2,235 | $246,400 | $51,800 | $194,600 |
| 2020 | $1,938 | $230,600 | $45,000 | $185,600 |
| 2019 | $1,880 | $212,800 | $45,000 | $167,800 |
| 2018 | $1,829 | $207,700 | $45,000 | $162,700 |
| 2017 | $1,711 | $205,600 | $45,000 | $160,600 |
| 2016 | $1,595 | $192,900 | $53,500 | $139,400 |
| 2014 | $1,591 | $181,100 | $50,600 | $130,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $174,400 | $51,700 | $122,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Amy Kooi-Day
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Tanya Wolf
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Tanya Wolf
Listing Leaders
(219) 808-1952
9 in this area
34 Total Sales
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Braulio Martinez
Seller's Agent in 2022
Braulio Martinez
Realty Executives
(765) 242-8614
3 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2016
Jeff Fase
Countryside Realty
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Bill McCabe
Seller's Agent in 2015
Bill McCabe
BHHS Executive Realty
(219) 742-9200
1 in this area
57 Total Sales
Map
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: GNR363521
APN: 64-12-18-351-001.000-018
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