NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5605 Mulberry Ave Portage, IN 46368

Estimated Value: $178,000 - $196,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
$133/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 22, 2023

Last sale price $160,000 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,074/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Country Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Cooling Available
  • Laundry Room
  • Shed

About This Home

As of February 2023

Spacious and Affordable in Portage! This 2bed, 2 bath with a great flow, jumbo shed and a super party deck is in excellent condition and is priced to sell. Major updates include AC, Gutters, Roof, Kitchen Appliances, Flooring, Decking, Sliding Glass Door and more. FHA and VA welcome! Portage is booming and it's rare to find great homes like this anywhere near this price! Easy to show and the Seller is Motivated! Get in before the Spring Rush!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sam Geraci

INcoast Homes LLC License #RB18000080 Listed on: 01/07/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawn Spaw

Stray Dog Properties, LLC License #RB14035996

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $823

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,864 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 53 x 132
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cement Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Side Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Newton Sims Resub Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640514305002000016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$823

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR2033
  • Subdivision Name: Newton Sims Resub
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Cement Block,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • 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, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Barrier Free Access, Country Kitchen, Finished Laundry Rm, FP Gathering Room
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barrier Free Access, Storage Shed, Tool Shed
  • Acres: 0.1576

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Side Drive, Other

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Portage Township

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 53 X 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6864
  • Parcel #: 640514305002000016

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 823

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2023
Closed on
Feb 22, 2023
Sold by
Butkus Benjaminas and Cohen Ashley J
Bought by
Schmidt Benjamin R
Seller's Agent
Sam Geraci
INcoast Homes LLC
Buyer's Agent
Shawn Spaw
Stray Dog Properties, LLC
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.03%
Current Estimated Value
$186,469

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,469
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%
Original Mortgage
$157,102
Outstanding Balance
$152,322
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$34,147

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2020
Closed on
Apr 16, 2020
Sold by
Dienes Jessica and Cullen Jessica
Bought by
Butkus Benjamin and Cohen Ashley J
Seller's Agent
Kari Rooney
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$113,800
Sold Price
$113,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.70%
Original Mortgage
$110,386
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2011
Sold by
Allegius Federal Credit Union
Bought by
Dienes Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,352
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2010
Sold by
Waechter Martin and Waechter Helen M
Bought by
Allegius Federal Credit Union
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
Schmidt Benjamin R -- Fidelity National Title
Butkus Benjamin $113,800 Liberty Title & Escrow Company
Dienes Jessica -- Professionals Title Services
Allegius Federal Credit Union $70,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schmidt Benjamin R $157,102
Previous Owner Butkus Benjamin $110,386
Previous Owner Dienes Jessica $63,352
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Sold $160,000 -3.0% $114 / Sq Ft
01/23/2023 01/23/23 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2023 01/07/23 For Sale $165,000 +45.0% $118 / Sq Ft
04/16/2020 04/16/20 Sold $113,800 0.0% $88 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/07/2020 04/07/20 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2020 03/12/20 For Sale $113,800 -- $88 / 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 $979 $120,200 $20,800 $99,400
2023 $978 $116,300 $19,800 $96,500
2022 $958 $110,200 $19,800 $90,400
2021 $843 $100,900 $19,800 $81,100
2020 $722 $92,700 $18,000 $74,700
2019 $721 $87,400 $18,000 $69,400
2018 $690 $85,000 $18,000 $67,000
2017 $543 $79,600 $18,000 $61,600
2016 $612 $81,700 $19,100 $62,600
2014 $578 $77,700 $18,300 $59,400
2013 -- $72,900 $18,200 $54,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sam Geraci

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Sam Geraci

    INcoast Homes LLC

    (773) 983-1904

    6 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Sam Geraci
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  • Shawn Spaw

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Shawn Spaw

    Stray Dog Properties, LLC

    (219) 617-7802

    19 in this area

    332 Total Sales

    Shawn Spaw
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  • Kari Rooney

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kari Rooney

    Realty Executives

    (219) 508-0784

    22 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Kari Rooney
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR524511

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-05-14-305-002.000-016

Indiana Porter County Portage 46368

5605 Mulberry Ave, Portage, IN

This home is located at 5605 Mulberry Ave, Portage, IN 46368 since 07 January 2023 and is currently estimated at $186,469, approximately $133 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 5605 Mulberry Ave is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Wallace Aylesworth Elementary, William Fegely Middle School, and Portage High School.

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