NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6281 Defiance Ave Portage, IN 46368

Estimated Value: $254,000 - $271,497

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,636 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2021

Last sale price $232,000 $142 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,590/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of October 2021

Great updated 3 bedroom 1.75 bath tri-level with 1.5 car finished garage! Welcoming front covered porch leads to the open main floor featuring large living room with wood flooring open to updated kitchen with island, heated ceramic flooring and door to mudroom with laundry & access to finished garage, upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms with hardwood flooring & full bath with heated ceramic flooring, the lower level offers an L-shaped rec-room area with laminate flooring and updated 3/4 bath, central air, furnace and windows updated in 2007, new hot water heater 2020, white 6 panel doors, beautiful yard with shed and a brand new roof all close to downtown Portage, Toll Road, 80/94 and South Shore!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly White

McColly Real Estate License #RB14007323 Listed on: 09/15/2021

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,471

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 85 x 135
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property

Interior Spaces

  • 1,636 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sump Pump
  • Portable Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Sarasota Heights 1St Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640513253004000016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,471

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1241
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1241
  • Subdivision Name: Sarasota Heights 1st Add
  • Architectural Style: Tri-Level
  • GNR_Exterior: Other
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • 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: Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.2634

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Portage Township

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 85 x 135
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11475
  • Parcel #: 640513253004000016

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1471

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2021
Closed on
Oct 21, 2021
Sold by
Reynolds Joseph
Bought by
Escabi Andrew J and Escabi Sarah S
Seller's Agent
Kelly White
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$232,000
Sold Price
$232,000
Current Estimated Value
$260,124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.88%
Original Mortgage
$197,200
Outstanding Balance
$182,153
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,646

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2011
Sold by
Reynolds Joseph and Reynolds Kathryn
Bought by
Reynolds Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,575
Interest Rate
4.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2006
Sold by
Obrien John A
Bought by
Reynolds Joseph and Reynolds Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2006
Sold by
Blaszkiewicz Kerri and Supervised Estate Of William J
Bought by
Reynolds Joseph and Reynolds Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Escabi Andrew J $464,000 Community Title Co
Reynolds Joseph -- Barrister Title
Reynolds Joseph -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Reynolds Joseph -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Escabi Andrew J $25,000
Open Escabi Andrew J $197,200
Previous Owner Reynolds Joseph $101,500
Previous Owner Reynolds Joseph $117,575
Previous Owner Reynolds Joseph $15,000
Previous Owner Reynolds Joseph $121,000
Previous Owner Reynolds Joseph $30,000
Previous Owner Obrien William F $90,640
Previous Owner Reynolds Joseph $90,640
Previous Owner Reynolds Joseph $90,640
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/27/2021 10/27/21 Sold $232,000 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2021 09/15/21 For Sale $232,000 -- $142 / 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 $2,102 $214,700 $40,800 $173,900
2023 $2,082 $207,400 $38,800 $168,600
2022 $1,880 $186,500 $38,800 $147,700
2021 $1,643 $162,700 $38,800 $123,900
2020 $1,471 $145,600 $35,100 $110,500
2019 $1,429 $141,400 $35,100 $106,300
2018 $1,391 $136,000 $35,100 $100,900
2017 $1,397 $141,900 $35,100 $106,800
2016 $1,283 $128,700 $36,200 $92,500
2014 $1,275 $124,600 $32,700 $91,900
2013 -- $117,100 $32,600 $84,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kelly White

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kelly White

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 508-2079

    97 in this area

    189 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR500796

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-05-13-253-004.000-016

Indiana Porter County Portage 46368

6281 Defiance Ave, Portage, IN

This home is located at 6281 Defiance Ave, Portage, IN 46368 since 15 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $260,124, approximately $159 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 6281 Defiance Ave is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Rowena Kyle Elementary School, Willowcreek Middle School, and Portage High School.

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