NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5505 Lark Ave Portage, IN 46368

Estimated Value: $340,000 - $341,917

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,382 Sq Ft
$101/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2023

Last sale price $300,000 $89 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,134/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • No HOA
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Corner Lot
  • Skylights
  • Patio

About This Home

As of April 2023

This Classic Tri-Level Has Over 3300 Finished Square Feet with Your Very Own PRIVATE BACKYARD RETREAT. Home Features a 13 Slider Cedar ALL SEASON'S ROOM and Separate Cedar Spa Room (8 Person Hot Tub Included) with Panoramic Views of the 20X44 HEATED IN-GROUND SALTWATER POOL. Main Level Has an Eat-In Kitchen, Living Area with Half Bath. Upper-Level Consists of 3 Bedrooms and Full Bath. Main Bedroom has a Cedar Walk-In. 2nd Bedroom Has Dual Closets. Beautiful Original Hallway Built-Ins for Additional Storage Space and Full Bath. Lower Lever Has an Additional Living Area/ Rec Room. Finished Laundry area and Bath. This Home Has an Upgraded 3 Zone Broil Heat System Giving You the Luxory to Have Each Level to its Ideal Temperature. 2.5 Garage is Heated. Fenced in Yard. Home is Easy to Show.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Bond

Listing Leaders License #RB14048434 Listed on: 03/15/2023

Listing Leaders

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Smoot

McColly Real Estate License #RB14015673

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,338

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x126
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Skylights

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640523103001000016

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Larkwood Sub Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,338

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Paved
  • ResoPoolFeatures: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Other
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRAgenericoffice
  • Subdivision Name: Larkwood Sub
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2605
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Skylight(s)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Other, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 777
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.2893
  • Construction Type: Cedar, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Other
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100x126
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12600
  • Parcel #: 640523103001000016

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2023
Closed on
Apr 28, 2023
Sold by
Goley James W
Bought by
Leeth George
Seller's Agent
Jamie Bond
Listing Leaders
Buyer's Agent
Diana Smoot
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-11.76%
Current Estimated Value
$340,729

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,729
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.93%
Original Mortgage
$269,700
Outstanding Balance
$263,855
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$57,008

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2016
Closed on
Mar 21, 2016
Sold by
Moran Grace A
Bought by
Goley James W
Seller's Agent
Kelly White
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gayle Roberts
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$189,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.64%
Original Mortgage
$186,459
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Leeth George $300,000 Fidelity National Title
Goley James W -- Community Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Leeth George $269,700
Previous Owner Goley James W $7,200
Previous Owner Goley James W $186,650
Previous Owner Goley James W $186,459
Previous Owner Moran Grace A $129,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $300,000 -11.8% $89 / Sq Ft
04/06/2023 04/06/23 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2023 03/15/23 For Sale $340,000 +79.0% $101 / Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Sold $189,900 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft
02/10/2016 02/10/16 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2016 01/29/16 For Sale $189,900 -- $56 / 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 $3,338 $329,200 $43,100 $286,100
2023 $3,105 $319,800 $41,200 $278,600
2022 $3,085 $303,200 $41,200 $262,000
2021 $2,633 $258,400 $41,200 $217,200
2020 $2,495 $244,400 $39,200 $205,200
2019 $2,420 $236,800 $39,200 $197,600
2018 $2,457 $229,500 $39,200 $190,300
2017 $2,324 $219,100 $39,200 $179,900
2016 $2,216 $208,200 $40,400 $167,800
2014 $2,176 $203,800 $43,100 $160,700
2013 -- $195,400 $44,100 $151,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jamie Bond

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jamie Bond

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 309-6792

    7 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Jamie Bond
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  • Diana Smoot

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Diana Smoot

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 763-4565

    12 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Diana Smoot
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  • Kelly White

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kelly White

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 508-2079

    101 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    Kelly White
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Gayle Roberts

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 527302

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-05-23-103-001.000-016

Indiana Porter County Portage 46368

5505 Lark Ave, Portage, IN

This home is located at 5505 Lark Ave, Portage, IN 46368 since 15 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $340,729, approximately $100 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 5505 Lark Ave is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including George L Myers Elementary School, William Fegely Middle School, and Portage High School.

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