NOT LISTED FOR SALE

403 S 5th St Chesterton, IN 46304

Estimated Value: $165,000 - $206,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
884 Sq Ft
$212/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2021

Last sale price $172,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,058/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bailly Elementary School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2-minute walk to Chesterton Park

About This Home

As of September 2021

Home sweet home awaits! Don't miss out on this 3 bedroom ranch. Charming, immaculate, nicely updated, and in a fantastic location! Beautiful wood floors throughout! Wonderfully updated bathroom and kitchen. All appliances included! Enjoy the fenced in shaded backyard or sit on the front porch and enjoy the park and middle school across the street. Easy access to downtown Chesterton, South Shore train, the dunes, and major highways! Washer and dryer included, too! 1 car detached garage off the alley. This one is ready for you to move into! Just don't let someone else beat you to it! Schedule a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karl Wehle

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14033019 Listed on: 08/06/2021

Realty Executives Premier

Co-Listed By

Frances Mari Lassalle

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14039475

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $511

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 6,316 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 124x51
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 884 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Hillstroms Sub Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640336460005000023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$511

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1103
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1103
  • Subdivision Name: Hillstroms Sub
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry, Wood Burning Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.145

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 124x51
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6316
  • Parcel #: 640336460005000023

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 511

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Bingham Laura E
Bought by
Eckert Kathleen G
Seller's Agent
Karl Wehle
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$172,000
Sold Price
$172,000
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$187,154

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,154
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.30%
Original Mortgage
$137,600
Outstanding Balance
$126,562
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$60,592

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2020
Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Derolf Julie
Bought by
Bingham Laura E
Seller's Agent
Jason Utesch
Realty Executives Premier
Buyer's Agent
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$152,000
Sold Price
$152,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.01%
Original Mortgage
$147,440
Interest Rate
3%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2013
Closed on
May 6, 2013
Sold by
Jessen Matt D and Bianco Jessen Christina M
Bought by
Derolf Julie
Seller's Agent
Tami Bianco
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Buyer's Agent
Jason Utesch
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$104,000
Sold Price
$104,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.35%
Original Mortgage
$102,116
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2010
Sold by
Jessen Matt D
Bought by
Jessen Matt D and Bianco Jessen Christina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2009
Sold by
Schroader Bobby W
Bought by
Jessen Matt D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,098
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2005
Sold by
Harness David G and Harness Sharon L
Bought by
Schroader Bobby W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,600
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Eckert Kathleen G -- Meridian Title Corp
Bingham Laura E -- Meridian Title Corp
Derolf Julie -- None Available
Jessen Matt D -- None Available
Jessen Matt D -- Ticor Title
Schroader Bobby W -- Community Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Eckert Kathleen G $137,600
Previous Owner Bingham Laura E $147,440
Previous Owner Derolf Julie $102,116
Previous Owner Jessen Matt D $103,098
Previous Owner Schroader Bobby W $93,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2021 09/15/21 Sold $172,000 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
08/09/2021 08/09/21 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2021 08/06/21 For Sale $172,000 +13.2% $195 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $152,000 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
07/14/2020 07/14/20 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2020 06/30/20 For Sale $152,000 +46.2% $172 / Sq Ft
05/06/2013 05/06/13 Sold $104,000 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft
03/20/2013 03/20/13 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2013 01/24/13 For Sale $104,000 -- $118 / 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 $771 $110,200 $26,500 $83,700
2023 $672 $100,400 $23,700 $76,700
2022 $652 $91,900 $23,700 $68,200
2021 $548 $83,200 $23,700 $59,500
2020 $511 $80,400 $22,600 $57,800
2019 $463 $72,500 $22,600 $49,900
2018 $448 $69,800 $22,600 $47,200
2017 $422 $70,500 $22,600 $47,900
2016 $424 $73,500 $24,200 $49,300
2014 $440 $70,600 $22,700 $47,900
2013 -- $67,800 $23,000 $44,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karl Wehle

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Karl Wehle

    Realty Executives

    (219) 796-3983

    18 in this area

    520 Total Sales

    Karl Wehle
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  • Frances Mari Lassalle

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Frances Mari Lassalle

    Realty Executives

    (219) 263-9003

    6 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Frances Mari Lassalle
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  • Jason Utesch

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jason Utesch

    Realty Executives

    (219) 395-0496

    10 in this area

    368 Total Sales

    Jason Utesch
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  • Jeff McCormick

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jeff McCormick

    McCormick Real Estate, Inc.

    (219) 613-5643

    3 in this area

    726 Total Sales

    Jeff McCormick
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  • Melissa Yanez

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Melissa Yanez

    Favela Real Estate, LLC

    (219) 512-2584

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Melissa Yanez
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  • Tami Bianco

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Tami Bianco

    @properties/Christie's Intl RE

    (219) 508-9703

    26 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Tami Bianco
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR498422

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-03-36-460-005.000-023

Indiana Porter County Chesterton 46304

403 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN

This home is located at 403 S 5th St, Chesterton, IN 46304 since 06 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $187,154, approximately $211 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 403 S 5th St is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Bailly Elementary School, Westchester Intermediate School, and Chesterton Middle School.

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