Seller's Agent in 2019
Michael Bill Smith
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
(219) 921-9227
24 in this area
28 Total Sales
41 Hillcrest Rd Portage, IN 46368
Estimated Value: $357,000 - $416,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,681
Sq Ft
$224/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- Den
- Cooling Available
- Recreation Room
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 4-minute walk to Nelson Park
About This Home
As of December 2019Great 1930's Weekend Cottage Home is perched on a Dune and a SHORT WALK to the BEACHES of LAKE MICHIGAN! Located in the beachfront community of Ogden Dunes, this 2 1/2 story house with 1 car garage has been renovated inside & out with low maintenance finishes and there is no lawn to cut making it ideal for a weekend retreat. Stone patio and large composite deck overlooking wooded ravine provide ample space for entertaining outdoors. Enjoy the beautiful winter landscape by a cozy living room fireplace after an afternoon of cross-country skiing or hiking in the beautiful National Park. Exterior upgrades include siding, windows at back, deck & railing system, stone patio, retaining walls, septic system 2010 & driveway. Interior remodeling includes, kitchen, baths, and upstairs carpeting. New Furnace 2018 & AC 2019. Town amenities: beach access-ways, tennis & basketball courts, soccer fields, parks & playgrounds; police, fire & street departments. 2 big marinas nearby.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB15000207 Listed on: 09/26/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,758
Year Built
- Built in 1933
Lot Details
- 10,629 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75 x 130
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
- Composition Shingle
Interior Spaces
- 1,681 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room
Kitchen
- Portable Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Septic System
Community Details
- Ogden Dunes 01 Subdivision
- Net Lease
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 640226451030000017
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 26, 2019
Closed on
Dec 10, 2019
Sold by
Spicer Lloyd J and Spicer Michelle M
Bought by
Ball Bruce D and Ball Therese A Humphrey
Seller's Agent
Michael Bill Smith
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$136,206
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.47%
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Outstanding Balance
$192,818
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,199
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Bruce D | -- | Chicago Title Company Llc |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Ball Bruce D | $216,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Spicer Lloyd J | $181,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Spicer Lloyd J | $210,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2019 12/30/19 | Sold | $240,000 | 0.0% | $143 / Sq Ft |
| 11/26/2019 11/26/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/26/2019 09/26/19 | For Sale | $240,000 | -- | $143 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,674 | $309,300 | $108,500 | $200,800 |
| 2023 | $2,645 | $298,200 | $103,500 | $194,700 |
| 2022 | $2,645 | $264,500 | $103,500 | $161,000 |
| 2021 | $2,316 | $231,600 | $103,500 | $128,100 |
| 2020 | $2,206 | $221,500 | $98,600 | $122,900 |
| 2019 | $1,842 | $190,600 | $98,600 | $92,000 |
| 2018 | $3,758 | $187,900 | $98,600 | $89,300 |
| 2017 | $3,728 | $189,000 | $98,600 | $90,400 |
| 2016 | $3,796 | $189,800 | $98,500 | $91,300 |
| 2014 | $3,234 | $161,700 | $84,100 | $77,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $158,700 | $85,800 | $72,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michael Bill Smith
Map
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: GNR463689
APN: 64-02-26-451-030.000-017
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