NOT LISTED FOR SALE

453 Dorchester Cir Valparaiso, IN 46385

Porter County Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $518,033 - $553,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,846 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2020

Last sale price $389,900 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,154/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Union Township Middle School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of July 2020

Not just a beautiful home, but a lifestyle. Have you ever walked into a home and knew it was the one for you? Spacious rooms, 9' ceilings on the main floor, beautiful detail in the woodwork, including baseboards, crown molding, doorway casings and the wood flooring is gorgeous! As you enter, the living rm is to the right, dining rm to the left and straight ahead you will see the open family rm to the 4 seasons rm. Floor plan is both convenient and accommodating. Check out the kitchen. Cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and a walk in pantry. As you walk through the home, not the many blt in shelves, cabinets and desk in the lower level. Family rm offers a fireplace. The same quality of wood flooring is found in the four bdrms. Check out the luxury master bath. Fourth bdrm has a section of cabinets, shelves and counter top which would be great for crafts, studying, collections, etc. Lower level offers a desk area, 3/4 bath, entertaining area & more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne Kwiatkowski

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr License #RB14044162 Listed on: 06/11/2020

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Evans

RE/MAX Lifestyles License #RB14034485

RE/MAX Lifestyles

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,833

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Security System
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Shorewood Forest Office Association, Phone Number (219) 465-0883
  • Shorewood Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640919328013000019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,833

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Other, Paved, Sloped, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA372
  • Subdivision Name: Shorewood Forest
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2044
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Skylight(s)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Country Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 802
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.46
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
  • Construction Type: Cedar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Association Fee: 1221.04
  • Association Name: Shorewood Forest office
  • Phone: 219 465 0883
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Union Township

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: .46
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20038
  • Parcel #: 640919328013000019
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2833

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2020
Closed on
Jul 2, 2020
Sold by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Bought by
Wells Matthew J
Seller's Agent
Dianne Kwiatkowski
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Buyer's Agent
Matt Evans
RE/MAX Lifestyles
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$389,900
Current Estimated Value
$539,508

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$149,608
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.42%
Original Mortgage
$311,920
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2020
Closed on
Jun 16, 2020
Sold by
Lazaro Jackie and Lazaro Effrain
Bought by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Seller's Agent
Dianne Kwiatkowski
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
Buyer's Agent
Matt Evans
RE/MAX Lifestyles
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$389,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$311,920
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2018
Closed on
Aug 1, 2018
Sold by
Fetty Ronald R and Fetty Dawn W
Bought by
Lazaro Jackie and Lazaro Efrain
Seller's Agent
Leroy Moore
Listing Leaders
List Price
$364,900
Sold Price
$364,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%
Original Mortgage
$372,745
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2012
Sold by
Fetty Ronald and Fetty Dawn W
Bought by
The Ron & Dawn Fetty Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Wells Matthew J -- Chicago Title Co Llc
Cartus Financial Corporation $389,900 Chicago Title
Lazaro Jackie -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
The Ron & Dawn Fetty Trust -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wells Matthew J $311,920
Previous Owner Lazaro Jackie $372,745
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/28/2020 07/28/20 Sold $389,900 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2020 06/11/20 For Sale $389,900 +6.9% $137 / Sq Ft
08/01/2018 08/01/18 Sold $364,900 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/22/2018 06/22/18 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2018 02/24/18 For Sale $364,900 -- $128 / 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 $3,520 $463,100 $73,700 $389,400
2023 $3,380 $448,000 $70,200 $377,800
2022 $3,252 $413,600 $70,200 $343,400
2021 $3,084 $373,100 $70,200 $302,900
2020 $2,941 $347,600 $63,800 $283,800
2019 $2,833 $327,400 $63,800 $263,600
2018 $2,389 $265,600 $63,800 $201,800
2017 $2,134 $263,500 $63,800 $199,700
2016 $2,112 $261,300 $60,300 $201,000
2014 $2,026 $247,300 $56,900 $190,400
2013 -- $262,000 $64,300 $197,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dianne Kwiatkowski

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dianne Kwiatkowski

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

    (219) 241-4054

    6 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Dianne Kwiatkowski
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  • Matt Evans

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Matt Evans

    RE/MAX

    (219) 241-8401

    55 in this area

    269 Total Sales

    Matt Evans
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  • Leroy Moore

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Leroy Moore

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 406-1645

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Leroy Moore
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 475517

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-19-328-013.000-019

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385 Porter County

453 Dorchester Cir, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 453 Dorchester Cir, Valparaiso, IN 46385 since 11 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $539,508, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 1992. 453 Dorchester Cir is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Union Township Middle School and Wheeler High School.

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