$98,000
SOLD FEB 16, 2016

480 Grove Ave Valparaiso, IN 46385

2 Beds
1 Bath
874 Sq Ft
7,754 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$112 Per Sq Ft

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Memorial Elementary School Rated A
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of January 2024

Come check out this cute 2 bdrm ranch with hardwoods & tile throughout! As you enter, you'll be greeted by a generous sized living room and arched doorways. An eat-in kitchen (with appliances included!), 2 main floor bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level. The full, unfinished basement allows for plenty of storage and a laundry area, washer/dryer included. Brand NEW roof! Brand NEW water heater. Huge backyard for enjoyment! Valparaiso Center Township Schools!!! Walking/biking distance to downtown Valparaiso! Don't wait, this one will go quick. Schedule a time to view!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Natalie Worstell

Century 21 Alliance Group License #RB14044010 Listed on: 10/12/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,772

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 7,754 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x155
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 874 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Portable Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • City View Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640923229021000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,772

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Nearly Level, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR693
  • Subdivision Name: City View Add
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 874
  • 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
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Window/Wall Air Cond
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.178

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Valparaiso

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x155
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7754
  • Parcel #: 640923229021000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1772

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2023
Closed on
Jan 29, 2024
Sold by
Community Homes Inc
Bought by
Owens Kaitlyn R and Owens Kenneth B
Seller's Agent
Michelle Robbins
Listing Leaders
List Price
$344,900
Sold Price
$333,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-3.45%
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$295,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$37,490
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.90%
Original Mortgage
$326,968
Outstanding Balance
$321,548
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$26,038

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2023
Sold by
Mitchell Dennis R and Mitchell Angela L
Bought by
Community Homes Incorporated

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2015
Closed on
Feb 16, 2016
Sold by
Garcia Helen and Lafayette Ruth
Bought by
Mitchell Dennis R and Mitchell Angela L
Seller's Agent
Natalie Worstell
Century 21 Alliance Group
List Price
$98,000
Sold Price
$98,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.14%
Original Mortgage
$96,224
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2012
Sold by
Lafayette Ruth and Greene Patricia
Bought by
Garcia Helen and Lafayette Ruth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2005
Sold by
Grant Paul Thomas and Estate Of Joseph Albert Grant
Bought by
Nelson Paul G
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $153,000 Greater Indiana Title
Warranty Deed -- Liberty Title
Deed -- Liberty Title & Escrow
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Personal Reps Deed -- Ticor Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $326,968 FHA
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $96,224 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2024 01/29/24 Sold $333,000 -2.0% $131 / Sq Ft
12/28/2023 12/28/23 Price Changed $339,900 -1.4% $133 / Sq Ft
12/06/2023 12/06/23 For Sale $344,900 +251.9% $135 / Sq Ft
02/16/2016 02/16/16 Sold $98,000 0.0% $112 / Sq Ft
11/20/2015 11/20/15 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2015 10/12/15 For Sale $98,000 -- $112 / 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 $1,453 $241,100 $35,900 $205,200
2023 $1,623 $144,700 $31,300 $113,400
2022 $1,623 $145,500 $31,300 $114,200
2021 $1,375 $121,900 $31,300 $90,600
2020 $1,187 $109,600 $27,300 $82,300
2019 $1,054 $100,400 $27,300 $73,100
2018 $860 $91,600 $27,300 $64,300
2017 $777 $88,100 $27,300 $60,800
2016 $692 $84,900 $31,600 $53,300
2014 $1,772 $87,600 $32,800 $54,800
2013 -- $87,000 $34,300 $52,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michelle Robbins

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Michelle Robbins

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 677-7070

    3 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Michelle Robbins
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  • Natalie Worstell

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Natalie Worstell

    Century 21 Alliance Group

    (219) 928-0759

    15 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Natalie Worstell
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR382002

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-23-229-021.000-004

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

480 Grove Ave, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 480 Grove Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46385 and is currently priced at $98,000, approximately $112 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 480 Grove Ave is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Memorial Elementary School, Ben Franklin Middle School, and Valparaiso High School.

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