NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5654 Independence Ave Portage, IN 46368

Estimated Value: $208,000 - $228,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,720 Sq Ft
$127/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2021

Last sale price $160,000 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,294/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ranch Style House
  • Den
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2021

Maintained 3 BR, 1.75 BA ranch style home on large lot. The easy flow from the roomy master bedroom, big eat in kitchen, rec room in basement with bar. Large beautiful fenced backyard with vegetable garden. Two car detached garage. Shed, stove, dishwasher and washer/dryer stay with home. Don't pass this home up on this very quiet street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff McCormick

McCormick Real Estate, Inc. License #RB14033291 Listed on: 07/12/2021

Co-Listed By

Joseph McCormick

McCormick Real Estate, Inc. License #RB14045866

Last Buyer's Agent

Olga Vega

Legacy Realty Group LLC License #RB14047917

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,161

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x134
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,720 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Gavits Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640514328006000016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,161

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1136
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1136
  • Subdivision Name: Gavits Add
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 580
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Hot Water
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.75
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Den/Office, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Fence, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.3076

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100x134
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13400
  • Parcel #: 640514328006000016

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1161

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2021
Closed on
Sep 30, 2021
Sold by
Gutierrez Lelsie R
Bought by
Dildine John C
Seller's Agent
Jeff McCormick
McCormick Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Olga Vega
Legacy Realty Group LLC
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Current Estimated Value
$217,964

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,964
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.87%
Original Mortgage
$157,102
Outstanding Balance
$143,262
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$74,702

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2009
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Trust
Bought by
Gutierrez Leslie R and Machuca Virginia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,185
Interest Rate
5.22%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2008
Sold by
Kwasniewski Kevin
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Trust Company Na
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
Dildine John C $160,000 Meridian Title Corp
Gutierrez Leslie R -- Investors Titlecorp
The Bank Of New York Trust Company Na $91,800 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dildine John C $157,102
Previous Owner Gutierrez Leslie R $92,185
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2021 09/30/21 Sold $160,000 0.0% $93 / Sq Ft
08/18/2021 08/18/21 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2021 07/12/21 For Sale $160,000 -- $93 / 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 $1,810 $171,500 $39,900 $131,600
2023 $1,790 $178,500 $38,000 $140,500
2022 $1,638 $162,100 $38,000 $124,100
2021 $1,198 $123,400 $38,000 $85,400
2020 $2,076 $116,700 $34,700 $82,000
2019 $1,157 $114,400 $34,700 $79,700
2018 $1,169 $114,300 $34,700 $79,600
2017 $1,506 $107,200 $34,700 $72,500
2016 $1,343 $105,900 $36,700 $69,200
2014 $1,507 $100,700 $35,100 $65,600
2013 -- $95,400 $35,100 $60,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff McCormick

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jeff McCormick

    McCormick Real Estate, Inc.

    (219) 613-5643

    13 in this area

    707 Total Sales

    Jeff McCormick
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Joseph McCormick

    McCormick Real Estate, Inc.

  • Olga Vega

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Olga Vega

    Legacy Realty Group LLC

    (219) 588-9494

    4 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Olga Vega
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR496595

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-05-14-328-006.000-016

Indiana Porter County Portage 46368

5654 Independence Ave, Portage, IN

This home is located at 5654 Independence Ave, Portage, IN 46368 since 12 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $217,964, approximately $126 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 5654 Independence Ave is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Central Elementary School, Willowcreek Middle School, and Portage High School.

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