NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2853 Bonita Dr Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated Value: $618,000 - $739,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,322 Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2021

Last sale price $580,000 $175 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,154/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Great Room
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Den
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2021

Prepare to be impressed when you enter this superbly maintained & presented home in the desired Tuscany subdivision.Constructed over two levels, this home enjoys abundant natural light & a layout designed for easy living & entertaining.The main floor boasts a gorgeous chef's kitchen showcasing stainless appliances, quartz countertops, double ovens & large walk-in pantry. The living room is graced by a beautiful fireplace & built-ins.A formal dining is ideal for entertaining & features a striking coffered ceiling.This floor is completed w/ a private office, half bath, & spacious mudroom w/ lockers.Upstairs,the spacious master bedroom showcases a stunning ensuite bathroom & large WIC.Three more dreamy bedrooms (one with private bath while other 2 joined by jack-n-jill) & large laundry complete this level.The basement is ready for completion w/ egress windows & rough-in. Outdoor entertaining is a breeze in your HUGE fenced backyard & screen porch.BACKUP GENERATOR, SECURITY SYS, IRRIGATION

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Gheaja

Realty Executives Premier License #RB15000720 Listed on: 08/04/2021

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,289

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 118 x 189
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $60 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,322 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640935179016000003

Community Details

Overview

  • Tuscany Subdivision

Building Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,289

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$60 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Security System, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1103
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1103
  • Subdivision Name: Tuscany
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Stone,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1209
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 720
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck, Fence, In Ground Sprinklers
  • Acres: 0.37

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 118 x 189
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117
  • Parcel #: 640935179016000003

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5289

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2021
Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Lulewicz Steve M and Lulewicz Elleen M
Bought by
Pendergrass Troy A and Saines Kathy W
Seller's Agent
Jodi Gheaja
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$580,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Current Estimated Value
$671,275

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$91,275
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.77%
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Outstanding Balance
$334,272
Interest Rate
2.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$337,003

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2020
Closed on
Mar 25, 2020
Sold by
Klobuka Christopher R and Klobuka Kari A
Bought by
Lulewicz Steven M and Lulewicz Elleen M
Seller's Agent
Lisa Thompson
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Perez
Starz Realty, LLC
List Price
$494,900
Sold Price
$494,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.73%
Original Mortgage
$395,920
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2017
Sold by
Crusader Homes Inc
Bought by
Christopher and Kari

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,600
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2015
Closed on
Jan 4, 2016
Sold by
Szczepanski Frank
Bought by
Crusader Homes Inc
Seller's Agent
Matt Evans
RE/MAX Lifestyles
List Price
$62,500
Sold Price
$62,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2012
Sold by
K2t Properties
Bought by
Szczepanski Frank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2011
Sold by
Krueger Thomas
Bought by
Szczepanski Frank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2007
Sold by
Tuscany Development Llc
Bought by
K2t Properties Llc
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
Pendergrass Troy A -- Meridian Title Corp
Lulewicz Steven M -- Chicago Title Company Llc
Christopher $436,000 --
Klobuska Christopher R $436,000 Meridian Title Corp
Crusader Homes Inc -- --
Szczepanski Frank -- None Available
Szczepanski Frank -- None Available
K2t Properties Llc -- Ticor Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pendergrass Troy A $100,000
Closed Pendergrass Troy A $75,000
Open Pendergrass Troy A $435,000
Previous Owner Lulewicz Steven M $410,575
Previous Owner Lulewicz Steven M $395,920
Previous Owner Klobuska Christopher R $261,600
Previous Owner Crusader Homes Inc $340,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $580,000 0.0% $175 / Sq Ft
08/10/2021 08/10/21 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2021 08/04/21 For Sale $580,000 +17.2% $175 / Sq Ft
03/27/2020 03/27/20 Sold $494,900 0.0% $149 / Sq Ft
03/23/2020 03/23/20 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2020 02/13/20 For Sale $494,900 +691.8% $149 / Sq Ft
01/04/2016 01/04/16 Sold $62,500 0.0% --
12/05/2015 12/05/15 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2015 03/09/15 For Sale $62,500 -- --
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 $5,023 $595,200 $81,400 $513,800
2023 $4,883 $565,600 $76,100 $489,500
2022 $5,294 $540,600 $76,100 $464,500
2021 $5,400 $505,400 $76,100 $429,300
2020 $5,289 $482,200 $66,100 $416,100
2019 $5,062 $450,400 $66,100 $384,300
2018 $4,896 $434,800 $66,100 $368,700
2017 $1,612 $171,900 $66,100 $105,800
2016 $133 $700 $700 $0
2014 $13 $800 $800 $0
2013 -- $700 $700 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jodi Gheaja

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jodi Gheaja

    Realty Executives

    (219) 771-5634

    73 in this area

    346 Total Sales

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  • Lisa Thompson

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lisa Thompson

    @ Properties

    (219) 617-5884

    18 in this area

    553 Total Sales

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  • Sarah Perez

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Sarah Perez

    Starz Realty, LLC

    (219) 308-2795

    4 in this area

    177 Total Sales

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  • Matt Evans

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Matt Evans

    RE/MAX

    (219) 241-8401

    130 in this area

    273 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR497897

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-35-179-016.000-003

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

2853 Bonita Dr, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 2853 Bonita Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385 since 04 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $671,275, approximately $202 per square foot. This property was built in 2016. 2853 Bonita Dr 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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