$275,000
SOLD JAN 31, 2022

559 Gene Ln Valparaiso, IN 46385

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,420 Sq Ft
10,367 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$114 Per Sq Ft

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Northview Elementary School Rated A-
  • Den
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of January 2022

If you're moving to moving to Valpo- This is where you want to be!You less than a half mile to the award winning high school and close to the allure of the ever improving downtown. Spend one weekend on Lincolnway and you'll fall in love with Valparaiso.This quad-level has been thoughtfully updated. You're not going to be disappointed in this kitchen and bathrooms. As you walk-in your new front door you will be greeted to and open living area. It's here that you'll prepare your meals, dine, and relax in front of next years Christmas Classics!On the upper level you'll find all three bedrooms and a perfectly done guest bath. The Owner's retreat is a spacious bedroom, massive walk-in closet and full ensuite with custom subway tiled shower. Take your shoes off and breathe!The home has a big 2 car garage and a sizable backyard which isn't always easy to find in this close to town. We look forward to you touring this beautiful home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Knies

Brokerworks Group License #RB17001097 Listed on: 12/09/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,769

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 10,367 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x115

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Quad-Level Property
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,420 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • North View Elementary School
  • Benjamin Franklin Middle School
  • Valparaiso High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener Leased

Community Details

  • Sec Follis 3Rd Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640914279006000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,769

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: None
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1924
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1924
  • Subdivision Name: Sec Follis 3rd Add
  • Architectural Style: Quad Level
  • GNR_Exterior: Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 2420
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Acres: 0.238

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 90x115
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10367
  • Parcel #: 640914279006000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2769

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Valparaiso High School
  • Elementary School: North View Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2021
Closed on
Feb 21, 2022
Sold by
Glen Benway Timothy
Bought by
Benway Hilary Noel and Benway Timothy G
Seller's Agent
Andrew Knies
Brokerworks Group
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.76%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$191,864
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$132,748

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2021
Closed on
Jan 28, 2022
Sold by
Wagner Cyrus M
Bought by
Benway Timothy G
Seller's Agent
Andrew Knies
Brokerworks Group
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$191,864
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$132,748

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2016
Closed on
Oct 14, 2016
Sold by
Lain Ryan J and Lain Phillip A
Bought by
Wagner Cyrus M
Seller's Agent
Matthew Welter
BHHS Executive Realty
List Price
$192,000
Sold Price
$192,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.01%
Original Mortgage
$182,400
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2009
Sold by
Weiss Peter T and Weiss Julie M
Bought by
Lain Ryan J and Lain Phillip M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,003
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed -- Lawyers Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $182,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $157,003 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Price Changed $339,900 -5.6% $140 / Sq Ft
08/13/2025 08/13/25 For Sale $359,900 +30.9% $149 / Sq Ft
01/31/2022 01/31/22 Sold $275,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
12/18/2021 12/18/21 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2021 12/09/21 For Sale $275,000 +43.2% $114 / Sq Ft
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Sold $192,000 0.0% $79 / Sq Ft
09/27/2016 09/27/16 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2016 08/25/16 For Sale $192,000 -- $79 / 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 $3,420 $297,300 $45,900 $251,400
2023 $3,400 $285,800 $43,700 $242,100
2022 $3,243 $260,800 $43,700 $217,100
2021 $3,009 $232,000 $43,700 $188,300
2020 $2,769 $211,000 $39,700 $171,300
2019 $2,464 $186,700 $39,700 $147,000
2018 $2,511 $190,100 $39,700 $150,400
2017 $2,482 $188,200 $39,700 $148,500
2016 $1,955 $164,500 $45,700 $118,800
2014 $1,588 $156,800 $43,700 $113,100
2013 -- $161,500 $45,300 $116,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR505183

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-14-279-006.000-004