$515,665
SOLD APR 30, 2021
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,526 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$204 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Enclosed patio or porch

About This Home

As of July 2023

Luxury Castle on a Dune. Custom built in 2004 and a truly one-of-a-kind design with beach access at the end of the street. Stunning custom features come into view the minute you enter. Open living, dining, den rooms with soaring volume ceiling and dramatic spiral staircase to 2nd level. Beautiful HW floors on main level, engineered wood floors on the 2nd level. A real life draw bridge leads to private office/loft. Sun-lit kitchen with breakfast bar and high end SS appliances. Large master suite with custom private bath and balcony, vault ceil & skylights. 2nd bedrm with Juliet balcony, 3rd bedrm with its own bath. Garage used as party, game, fitness area plus addl storage. Private sandlot back yard with covered patio hot tub all seated at the bottom a dune. Short walk or golf cart ride to beach. 40 minutes from Chicago or 8 minutes to South Shore Train Station. Turn-Key Investment. Almost everything can stay at additonal price. Owner used as vacation rental. $57k earned in 2020!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tamara Radkay

Real People Realty, Inc. License #RB14016105 Listed on: 04/07/2021

Real People Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,887

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 85x184x93x224
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,526 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • <<microwave>>
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Robert Bartletts Marquette Park Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450533178008000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,887

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Lake Access, Landscaped, Paved Road
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Security System
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1101
  • Subdivision Name: Robert Bartletts Marquette Park
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • GNR_Exterior: Cement Plank,Stone
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1247
  • 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: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Common Rec Room, Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Main Floor Bathroom, Skylight(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch-Covered, Porch-Enclosed, Fence, Hot Tub, Landscape Lighting, Storage, Other
  • Acres: 0.409

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Built In, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Off Street, Other

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 85x184x93x224
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17816
  • Parcel #: 450533178008000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2887

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2023
Closed on
Jul 25, 2023
Sold by
Delrio Jennifer
Bought by
Lopez Jesus and Lopez Bernice
Seller's Agent
David Whitehead
RE/MAX Lifestyles
Buyer's Agent
Ann Liebler
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-11.45%
Current Estimated Value
$541,595

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$46,595
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Outstanding Balance
$387,741
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$153,854

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2021
Closed on
Apr 30, 2021
Sold by
Nowatzke Shari
Bought by
Delrio Jennifer and Bruno James D
Seller's Agent
Tamara Radkay
Real People Realty, Inc.
List Price
$515,665
Sold Price
$515,665

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.80%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2019
Closed on
Feb 22, 2019
Sold by
Zandy Amy M
Bought by
Nowatzke Shari
Seller's Agent
James Garrison
Keller Williams Realty SWM
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$365,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.09%
Original Mortgage
$200,750
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2015
Closed on
Nov 18, 2015
Sold by
Christoph Cameron L and Pinelli Steven N
Bought by
Zandy Amy M
Seller's Agent
Tim Petrites
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brian Wold
Listing Leaders Northwest
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$335,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.66%
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2006
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Christoph Cameron L and Pinelli Steven N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,200
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2006
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
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
Warranty Deed $495,000 Meridian Title
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Special Warranty Deed -- Ticor Scher
Corporate Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $325,253 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $395,000 Construction
Previous Owner $199,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $268,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $247,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $279,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $229,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $42,975 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Sold $495,000 -11.4% $196 / Sq Ft
06/10/2023 06/10/23 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2023 05/04/23 For Sale $559,000 +8.4% $221 / Sq Ft
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $515,665 0.0% $204 / Sq Ft
04/10/2021 04/10/21 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Sale $515,665 +41.3% $204 / Sq Ft
02/22/2019 02/22/19 Sold $365,000 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
02/13/2019 02/13/19 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2019 01/03/19 For Sale $365,000 +9.0% $144 / Sq Ft
11/18/2015 11/18/15 Sold $335,000 0.0% $133 / Sq Ft
11/18/2015 11/18/15 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2015 07/23/15 For Sale $335,000 -- $133 / 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 $42,303 $483,700 $56,800 $426,900
2023 $12,180 $479,800 $58,600 $421,200
2022 $12,180 $437,200 $97,900 $339,300
2021 $4,184 $319,700 $25,000 $294,700
2020 $4,118 $314,900 $25,000 $289,900
2019 $2,887 $282,700 $23,800 $258,900
2018 $2,948 $271,300 $23,800 $247,500
2017 $2,989 $269,800 $23,300 $246,500
2016 $3,102 $284,200 $23,300 $260,900
2014 $3,285 $278,000 $23,800 $254,200
2013 $3,025 $267,500 $23,800 $243,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR490600

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-05-33-178-008.000-004