$287,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025

2896 Carmel St Portage, IN 46368

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,316 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$218 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Country Kitchen
  • Corner Lot
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to Sandalwood Estates! One-level ranch home, perfectly situated on a spacious corner lot. Step into the bright and airy living room with vaulted ceilings that create a spacious open feel-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. All 3 bedrooms feature BRAND NEW CARPET and trim. The primary suite includes a tastefully remodeled en-suite bathroom complete with a NEW vanity, NEW flooring and a NEW toilet. The attached 2-car garage offers plenty of storage space. Unbeatable location- just minutes from shopping, dining, and major roadways. Home has been professionally cleaned for your convenience. Nothing left to do but move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janine Henry

Better Homes and Gardens Real License #RB16001303 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Better Homes and Gardens Real

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Jamrok

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14028133

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,093

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,316 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sandalwood Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640618351015000016
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,093

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Landscaped, Few Trees, Front Yard, Corner Lot
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA2007
  • Subdivision Name: Sandalwood Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1316
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Laminate Counters, Country Kitchen
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Acres: 0.25
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, On Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 640618351015000016

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2093

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 21, 2025
Sold by
Leith James Bruce
Bought by
Guerrero Jesus and Gonzalez Hilda
Seller's Agent
Janine Henry
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Buyer's Agent
Steve Jamrok
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$287,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.50%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $25,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $118,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $287,000 -1.0% $218 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $289,900 0.0% $220 / Sq Ft
05/18/2025 05/18/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $289,900 -- $220 / 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 $2,052 $209,300 $35,000 $174,300
2023 $2,032 $203,200 $33,400 $169,800
2022 $1,877 $187,700 $33,400 $154,300
2021 $1,711 $169,100 $33,400 $135,700
2020 $1,633 $161,300 $29,000 $132,300
2019 $1,568 $154,800 $29,000 $125,800
2018 $1,523 $150,300 $29,000 $121,300
2017 $1,540 $152,000 $29,000 $123,000
2016 $1,479 $145,900 $28,800 $117,100
2014 $1,427 $140,700 $27,500 $113,200
2013 -- $135,800 $28,100 $107,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 820086

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-06-18-351-015.000-016