NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Windermere Dr Chesterton, IN 46304

Porter County Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $565,000 - $830,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,534 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 07, 2023

Last sale price $540,000 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,268/month

133 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Jackson Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2023

MOTIVATED SELLER offering $2500 towards closing costs. FIVE WOODED ACRES- A custom, 2-story brick home nestled in the woods of the Winderemere neighborhood in Chesterton. Over 4,500 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, plus an office, theatre room, game room, bar and a 2nd kitchen. Main floor primary bedroom with ensuite and French doors leading to your own private deck, while large bay windows, cathedral ceilings and skylights highlight the main floor with natural light and provide picturesque views of the lush woods surrounding the property. A large deck frames the backyard with a patio and fire pit, providing the perfect space to entertain or enjoy the quiet nature of the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jana Caudill

eXp Realty, LLC License #RB14024542 Listed on: 09/09/2022

eXp Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,586

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82.03x677.34
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,534 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640717227001000005

Community Details

Overview

  • Windermere Woods Ph 02 Subdivision

Building Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,586

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Wooded
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Intercom, Sump Pump, Whole House Fan
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1732
  • Subdivision Name: Windermere Woods Ph 02
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 1200
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 4
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: false
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry, Skylight(s), Wet Bar
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Acres: 5

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 82.03x677.34
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 640717227001000005
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4586

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2022
Closed on
Mar 31, 2023
Sold by
Ward John D
Bought by
Marshall Lauren R
Seller's Agent
Jana Caudill
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$635,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-14.96%
Current Estimated Value
$697,035

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,035
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.30%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$272,966
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$400,341

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2021
Sold by
Ward Helen A
Bought by
Ward John D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$334,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Marshall Lauren R $540,000 Chicago Title
Ward John D -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Marshall Lauren R $280,000
Previous Owner Ward John D $334,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2023 04/07/23 Sold $540,000 -15.0% $119 / Sq Ft
01/20/2023 01/20/23 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2022 09/09/22 For Sale $635,000 -- $140 / 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 $5,661 $563,000 $105,300 $457,700
2023 $5,521 $636,100 $125,100 $511,000
2022 $5,592 $605,900 $125,100 $480,800
2021 $4,730 $523,900 $125,100 $398,800
2020 $4,627 $499,500 $119,000 $380,500
2019 $4,332 $443,200 $119,000 $324,200
2018 $4,269 $443,200 $119,000 $324,200
2017 $4,095 $439,700 $119,000 $320,700
2016 $3,596 $401,700 $95,100 $306,600
2014 $3,532 $392,000 $85,900 $306,100
2013 -- $374,800 $86,800 $288,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jana Caudill

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jana Caudill

    eXp Realty, LLC

    (219) 661-1256

    33 in this area

    675 Total Sales

    Jana Caudill
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR519419

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-07-17-227-001.000-005

Indiana Porter County Chesterton 46304 Porter County

280 Windermere Dr, Chesterton, IN

This home is located at 280 Windermere Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304 since 09 September 2022 and is currently estimated at $697,035, approximately $153 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 280 Windermere Dr is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Jackson Elementary School, Chesterton Middle School, and Chesterton Senior High School.

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