NOT LISTED FOR SALE

342 Independence Dr Valparaiso, IN 46383

Porter County Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $324,915 - $371,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,764 Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 13, 2023

Last sale price $302,000 $171 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,053 / mo

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Washington Township Middle/High School Rated 9+
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2023

Recently remodeled 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Ranch in convenient location. So many new items in 2021/2022 including windows, gutters, downspouts, siding, Furnace, AC, flooring, Refrigerator and more. A former Sunroom is now a great Rec Room with tons of natural light giving you 3 Living areas. Family Room has a beautiful brick fireplace with real wood burning fireplace and gas starter. Updated Eat in Kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and even a computer work desk area. Updated Bathrooms and flooring in many areas, and freshly painted too. All of this is on a large corner lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Liberatore

MTM Realty Group License #RB14023386 Listed on: 11/25/2022

MTM Realty Group

Co-Listed By

Hailee Hills

MTM Realty Group License #RB19000661

Last Buyer's Agent

Lupka Goodwin

Listing Leaders License #RB21002661

Listing Leaders

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,967

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 17,990 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x180
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,764 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Washington Junior High School
  • Washington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Washington Square 02 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 641028180004000020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,967

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Level
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1785
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1785
  • Subdivision Name: Washington Square 02
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1764
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.413
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Washington Township
  • Middle Or Junior School: Washington Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100x180
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17990
  • Parcel #: 641028180004000020

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1967

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Washington High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 25, 2022
Closed on
Feb 13, 2023
Sold by
Hopkins Jeffrey W and Hopkins Cassandra J
Bought by
Strutz Russell W
Seller's Agent
Michael Liberatore
MTM Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Lupka Goodwin
Listing Leaders
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$302,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,000
-8.21%
Current Estimated Value
$352,979

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,979
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Outstanding Balance
$261,572
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$91,407

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2012
Closed on
Jun 19, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Hopkins Jeffrey W and Hopkins Cassandra J
Seller's Agent
Melanie Yagelski
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Agent
Non-Member MLS Office
List Price
$125,670
Sold Price
$125,670

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.57%
Original Mortgage
$150,348
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2010
Sold by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2010
Sold by
Dinger David H and Cause #64D01-1002-Mf-1306
Bought by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp and Countrywide Home Loans Servicing Lp
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
Strutz Russell W $302,000 --
Hopkins Jeffrey W -- Ohio Bar Title Insurance Co
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development -- None Available
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp $190,271 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Strutz Russell W $272,000
Previous Owner Hopkins Jeffrey W $150,348
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/13/2023 02/13/23 Sold $302,000 -8.2% $171 / Sq Ft
01/18/2023 01/18/23 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2022 11/25/22 For Sale $329,000 +161.8% $187 / Sq Ft
06/19/2012 06/19/12 Sold $125,670 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/10/2012 05/10/12 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2012 04/12/12 For Sale $125,670 -- $71 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $2,173 $326,900 $45,000 $281,900
2024 $2,377 $316,400 $39,000 $277,400
2023 $2,347 $337,900 $37,500 $300,400
2022 $2,207 $310,900 $37,500 $273,400
2021 $1,967 $258,900 $37,500 $221,400
2020 $1,702 $229,900 $32,500 $197,400
2019 $1,649 $217,900 $32,500 $185,400
2018 $1,577 $213,000 $32,500 $180,500
2017 $1,474 $203,800 $32,500 $171,300
2016 $1,382 $194,500 $35,200 $159,300
2014 $1,320 $178,800 $32,600 $146,200
2013 -- $179,900 $34,300 $145,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Liberatore

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Liberatore

    MTM Realty Group

    (219) 363-2944

    1 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Michael Liberatore
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  • Hailee Hills

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Hailee Hills

    MTM Realty Group

    (219) 363-7840

    2 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Hailee Hills
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lupka Goodwin

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 359-7359

    2 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Lupka Goodwin
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Melanie Yagelski

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

    (219) 929-8249

    14 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Melanie Yagelski
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Non-Member Agent

    Non-Member MLS Office

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 523161

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-10-28-180-004.000-020

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46383 Porter County

342 Independence Dr, Valparaiso, IN

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