NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5490 E 500 S Knox, IN 46534

Estimated Value: $190,000 - $222,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
912 Sq Ft
$230/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 14, 2023

Last sale price $175,000 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,201/month

207 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Cooling Available
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2023

CUTE 3 BEDROOM UPDATED HOME WITH FULL BASEMENT 1 BLOCK OFF BASS LAKE! 1 Car garage attached with workshop area and attached 1 car carport. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is ready for new owners!! Updates included new vinyl windows, kitchen, doors, trim, plank flooring, freshly painted and more! Spend lovely mornings or evenings in the rear enclosed bright & airy back porch! Comes with extra lot for bonfires or add a pole barn to store all your toys! Paved drive and 15'x18' patio/ court for shooting hoops! Immediate possession!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vicki Simoni

Preferred Group, REALTORS License #RB14021203 Listed on: 06/24/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,620

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132x150
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Carport
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 912 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Lake Views
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Knox Community High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 751012300044000002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,620

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Lake View, Nearly Level, None
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1282
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 912
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: true
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Porch-Enclosed, Patio
  • Acres: 0.46

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 132x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20038
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 751012300044000002
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1620

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Knox Community High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2022
Closed on
Mar 11, 2023
Sold by
Kaftan James and Kaftan Janice
Bought by
Brewer Thomas
Seller's Agent
Vicki Simoni
Preferred Group, REALTORS
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-20.42%
Current Estimated Value
$209,651

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,651
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.22%
Original Mortgage
$169,750
Outstanding Balance
$164,382
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,269

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2020
Sold by
Bryant Maureen and Estate Of Larry J Lemke
Bought by
Kaftan James and Kaftan Janice

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2012
Sold by
Bryant Dorothy M and Smith Gayle A
Bought by
Lemke Larry J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Brewer Thomas $175,000 --
Kaftan James -- None Available
Lemke Larry J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brewer Thomas $169,750
Previous Owner Lemke Larry J $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/14/2023 03/14/23 Sold $175,000 -20.4% $192 / Sq Ft
01/17/2023 01/17/23 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2022 06/24/22 For Sale $219,900 -- $241 / 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 $1,070 $169,300 $8,300 $161,000
2023 $579 $107,200 $7,600 $99,600
2022 $1,656 $97,400 $7,300 $90,100
2021 $1,513 $79,700 $7,300 $72,400
2020 $373 $74,300 $7,300 $67,000
2019 $385 $69,100 $7,300 $61,800
2018 $363 $66,400 $6,600 $59,800
2017 $336 $62,800 $6,600 $56,200
2016 $329 $60,700 $6,600 $54,100
2014 $296 $62,000 $6,500 $55,500
2013 $292 $63,500 $6,500 $57,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Vicki Simoni

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Vicki Simoni

    Preferred Group, REALTORS

    (574) 806-4010

    78 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR515001

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 75-10-12-300-044.000-002

Indiana Starke County Knox 46534

5490 E 500 S, Knox, IN

This home is located at 5490 E 500 S, Knox, IN 46534 since 24 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $209,651, approximately $229 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 5490 E 500 S is a home located in Starke County with nearby schools including Knox Community Elementary School, Knox Community Middle School, and Knox Community High School.

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