NOT LISTED FOR SALE

54 S 700 E Valparaiso, IN 46383

Porter County Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $428,000 - $647,860

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,873 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2017

Last sale price $293,500 $76 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,260/month

413 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 9 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Pond
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2017

Owners relocating. No reasonable offer refused. Assessed at $338K & appraised at over $400K! Beautiful Country Paradise, Minutes From Everything! Private park-like 9+ acres surrounded by trees & your own woods; enjoy deer, natural wildlife; wooded acreage; pond, large deck, gazebo, apple & cherry trees. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath Spanish-style white brick hideaway has a 2.5 car garage PLUS 2 large pole barns with electricity, concrete floors & new roofs (installed May 2016). Interior offers a double living room parlor, possible related living: 2 kitchens, large kitchen pantry, great cabinet space; lovely sun room; very large lower-level family room with gas-burning fireplace & large storage room off rec room. Large murals on living room & master bedroom wall add to uniqueness of this lovely hide-away; 3 methods of heating to choose from: gas/forced air furnace, boiler heat, or wood-burning stove heats the entire house. Generator included! A rare find with these amenities! Must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John DeFauw

McColly Real Estate License #RB14039806 Listed on: 06/10/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,745

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 9 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,873 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Pole Barn
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 18000049335

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,745

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage, Landscaped, Pond(s), Wooded
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR776
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR776
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Other
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air,Other
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Other
  • Interior Amenities: FP Rec Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Related Living, Sun Room
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch-Enclosed, Gazebo, Patio
  • Acres: 9

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Pole Barn

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wood Stove

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: East Porter County

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 9.03 Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 392040
  • Parcel #: 18000049335

Tax Info

  • Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2745

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2016
Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Lahaie Evelyn
Bought by
Ruggles Jesse R and Ruggles Rebekah R
Seller's Agent
John DeFauw
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$293,500
Sold Price
$293,500
Current Estimated Value
$555,144

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$261,644
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.53%
Original Mortgage
$234,800
Outstanding Balance
$195,922
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$344,543
Source: Public Records

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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
Ruggles Jesse R -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ruggles Jesse R $234,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/16/2017 08/16/17 Sold $293,500 0.0% $76 / Sq Ft
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2016 06/10/16 For Sale $293,500 -- $76 / 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 $4,280 $580,700 $127,500 $453,200
2023 $4,140 $517,900 $112,700 $405,200
2022 $4,297 $499,000 $112,700 $386,300
2021 $4,146 $446,200 $112,700 $333,500
2020 $3,684 $400,500 $97,500 $303,000
2019 $3,559 $370,600 $97,500 $273,100
2018 $3,366 $356,500 $97,500 $259,000
2017 $3,294 $355,100 $97,500 $257,600
2016 $3,033 $338,100 $99,800 $238,300
2014 $2,813 $289,300 $96,500 $192,800
2013 -- $277,100 $97,600 $179,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    John DeFauw

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR395348

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-13-01-400-002.000-008

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46383 Porter County

54 S 700 E, Valparaiso, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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