5 Elm Place La Porte, IN 46350
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,756
Sq Ft
5,580
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Lake Front
- Community Lake
- No HOA
- F. Willard Crichfield Elementary School Rated A-
- Deck
- Enclosed patio or porch
About This Home
As of February 2025Santa says Welcome Home to this lakefront property that sits on the perfect point of the island!! Inside you will enjoy this immaculate and well-maintained home featuring a large open concept on the main floor includes dining, living room and kitchen. You will notice there is no TV in the living room because you will be too busy watching all the views from the large bay window. Sellers have updated the home, including the kitchen with new appliances and washer and dryer which remain with the home. You can eat in the kitchen or dining room or even on the screened in porch while watching the sunset.Second floor features 2 bedrooms and an open area currently used as a TV room, there is also a bath with a skylight! Also sellers have installed a stairway installed leading to the lake, garage, and/or sandy beach area. Enjoy water sports, swim platform, lift, shore station and pier, which all remain with the home. Tracker boat can be sold separately.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Blackrock Real Estate Services License #RB14039460 Listed on: 12/20/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,489
Year Built
- Built in 1941
Lot Details
- 5,580 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60 x 93
- Lake Front
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Interior Spaces
- 1,756 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Electric Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Carpet
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Outdoor Storage
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- North Shore Add Subdivision
- Community Lake
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 460627253006000042
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 20, 2024
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Foglesong James H and Foglesong Janet A
Bought by
Smit Joel P and Smit Michelle B
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Schoof
Blackrock Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Luscombe
Banga Realty, LLC
List Price
$699,500
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,500
-7.08%
Views
41
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
$1,809
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.80%
Original Mortgage
$487,500
Outstanding Balance
$486,687
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$165,122
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 1, 2005
Sold by
Korellis Peter and Korellis Susan
Bought by
Foglesong James H and Foglesong Janet A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Meridian Title Corp |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $487,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $249,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $95,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $95,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2025 02/14/25 | Sold | $650,000 | -7.1% | $370 / Sq Ft |
| 01/07/2025 01/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/20/2024 12/20/24 | For Sale | $699,500 | -- | $398 / 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 | $5,747 | $297,200 | $111,800 | $185,400 |
| 2023 | $5,668 | $291,200 | $111,800 | $179,400 |
| 2022 | $5,410 | $278,200 | $111,800 | $166,400 |
| 2021 | $5,278 | $264,700 | $111,800 | $152,900 |
| 2020 | $4,977 | $264,700 | $111,800 | $152,900 |
| 2019 | $5,008 | $257,000 | $111,800 | $145,200 |
| 2018 | $4,938 | $248,400 | $124,700 | $123,700 |
| 2017 | $4,654 | $245,400 | $124,700 | $120,700 |
| 2016 | $4,055 | $224,600 | $101,600 | $123,000 |
| 2014 | $3,828 | $212,600 | $101,600 | $111,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Cynthia Schoof
Seller's Agent in 2025
Cynthia Schoof
Blackrock Real Estate Services
(219) 363-9979
20 Total Sales
-
Nicole Luscombe
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Nicole Luscombe
Banga Realty, LLC
(219) 406-4486
51 Total Sales
Map
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 814235
APN: 46-06-27-253-006.000-042
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