$230,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

5749 Houston Ave Portage, IN 46368

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 Sq Ft
10,125 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$205 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Tile Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of May 2025

PORTAGE -- Must see to appreciate. Super Clean 3 bedroom ranch in a GREAT location. Large Country Kitchen, all appliances stay. Newer siding, roof and windows. Newer mechanicals. Fenced back yard, detached 2 car garage, 2 sheds. Hardwood floors under carpet. Don't miss out on this one.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carter Casko

McColly Real Estate License #RB22002006 Listed on: 04/07/2025

McColly Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Joe Casko

McColly Real Estate License #RB14023227

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Williamson

Listing Leaders Northwest License #RB21001571

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $168

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 10,125 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Wallace Aylesworth Elementary School
  • Willowcreek Middle School
  • Portage High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northwood Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640511405001000016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$168

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Landscaped
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA256
  • Co List Office Phone: (219) 763-4565
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA256
  • Subdivision Name: Northwood Sub
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other, Storage
  • Acres: 0.2324
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved, Off Street, Garage Faces Front, Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Portage Township
  • Middle Or Junior School: Willowcreek Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10125
  • Parcel #: 640511405001000016
  • Zoning Description: residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 168

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Portage High School
  • Elementary School: Wallace Aylesworth Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Doris J Shaffer Living Trust and Landrum Sharon L
Bought by
Przybylinski Ashley
Seller's Agent
Carter Casko
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Heather Williamson
Listing Leaders Northwest
List Price
$247,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,900
-7.22%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$232,612

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,612
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.62%
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Outstanding Balance
$206,643
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$25,969

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2019
Sold by
Shaffer Shaffer Doris J Doris J and Shaffer Harry
Bought by
Shaffer Doris J
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
Deed -- Community Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $207,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $230,000 -7.2% $205 / Sq Ft
04/26/2025 04/26/25 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $247,900 -- $221 / 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 $188 $112,600 $26,200 $86,400
2023 $168 $113,100 $25,000 $88,100
2022 $164 $103,500 $25,000 $78,500
2021 $181 $91,100 $25,000 $66,100
2020 $178 $89,200 $23,800 $65,400
2019 $175 $84,700 $23,800 $60,900
2018 $183 $84,300 $23,800 $60,500
2017 $179 $82,200 $23,800 $58,400
2016 $177 $86,900 $32,800 $54,100
2014 $169 $81,200 $30,900 $50,300
2013 -- $77,100 $30,800 $46,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 818688

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-05-11-405-001.000-016