NOT LISTED FOR SALE

445 N Nichols St Lowell, IN 46356

West Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $224,000 - $268,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,102 Sq Ft
$214/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2017

Last sale price $140,000 $127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,689/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Cooling Available
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of September 2017

Another GEM at a FANTASTIC PRICE! Absolutely charming curb appeal, great location, and layout. Modern updates, HUGE fenced in yard, shed for storage, and that overall HOME FEELING. Schedule your showing before its too late.

Last Listed By

Tiffany Dowling

Keller Williams Preferred Real License #RB14050408 Listed on: 07/24/2017

Keller Williams Preferred Real

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,190

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 145x75

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,102 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Indian Heights Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451922431021000038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,190

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1591
  • Subdivision Name: Indian Heights
  • 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, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Finished Laundry Rm, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered
  • Acres: 0.25

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Tri-Creek

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 145X75
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 451922431021000038
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1190

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2017
Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
Black Robert F and Black Andrea
Bought by
Kharchaf Rachild K
Seller's Agent
Tiffany Dowling
Keller Williams Preferred Real
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Total Days on Market
49
Current Estimated Value
$236,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.89%
Original Mortgage
$141,414
Outstanding Balance
$119,650
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$112,988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2013
Sold by
Smith Brenda L
Bought by
Black Robert F and Black Andrea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,951
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2005
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Smith Brenda L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,150
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kharchaf Rachild K -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Black Robert F -- Hold For Meridian Title
Smith Brenda L -- Ticor
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kharchaf Rachild K $141,414
Previous Owner Black Robert F $134,951
Previous Owner Smith Brenda L $85,099
Previous Owner Smith Brenda L $87,312
Previous Owner Smith Brenda L $93,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2017 09/29/17 Sold $140,000 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
09/11/2017 09/11/17 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2017 07/24/17 For Sale $140,000 -- $127 / 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 $4,533 $180,000 $33,500 $146,500
2023 $1,597 $172,300 $33,500 $138,800
2022 $1,597 $164,500 $33,500 $131,000
2021 $1,227 $135,000 $29,100 $105,900
2020 $1,118 $129,200 $29,100 $100,100
2019 $1,168 $123,100 $29,100 $94,000
2018 $1,113 $119,000 $29,100 $89,900
2017 $1,274 $124,300 $29,100 $95,200
2016 $1,190 $122,400 $29,100 $93,300
2014 $1,192 $122,400 $29,100 $93,300
2013 $893 $105,200 $29,100 $76,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tiffany Dowling

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR419391

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-19-22-431-021.000-038

Indiana Lake County Lowell 46356 West Creek

445 N Nichols St, Lowell, IN

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This home is located at 445 N Nichols St, Lowell, IN 46356 since 24 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $236,379, approximately $214 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 445 N Nichols St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Lowell Middle School and Lowell Senior High School.

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