NOT LISTED FOR SALE

68 Smoke Rd Valparaiso, IN 46385

Porter County Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $277,000 - $305,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,304 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 06, 2019

Last sale price $160,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,647/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Morgan Township Elementary School Rated A-
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Cedar Closet

About This Home

As of September 2019

Wonderful Morgan Township ranch home ready for its new owner! Sitting on a half acre lot, this home has been well cared for and boasts an updated bathroom, new carpeting, newer roof, hi-efficiency furnace, wood burning fireplace, walk-out basement, large 2.5 car garage, large storage shed, and ample parking for friends and family. Peacefully located in Morgan Township, and just minutes to downtown Valparaiso and all it offers! Be sure to get this on you MUST SEE'' list.you'll be glad you did!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott LaMantia

McColly Real Estate License #RB14032995 Listed on: 07/21/2019

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Robin Porter

Porter's Real Estate Solutions License #RB14040200

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,150

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,304 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 641202429009000008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,150

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Paved Road, Sloped
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump, Whole House Fan
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR256
  • Subdivision Name: n/a
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closet, FP Living/Great Room, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Walk Out
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck, Storage Shed
  • Acres: 0.5

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 641202429009000008
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1150

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2022
Sold by
Sankowski Dorothy E
Bought by
Wery Ned Dwayne
Current Estimated Value
$285,905

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Outstanding Balance
$200,932
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,973

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2019
Closed on
Sep 6, 2019
Sold by
Iglesias Illiana
Bought by
Sankowski Dorothy E
Seller's Agent
Scott LaMantia
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Robin Porter
Porter's Real Estate Solutions
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$160,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.00%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2009
Sold by
Mcneill Lois M
Bought by
Iglesias Illiana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,710
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Wery Ned Dwayne $225,000 Chicago Title
Sankowski Dorothy E $160,000 Community Title Company
Iglesias Illiana -- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wery Ned Dwayne $213,750
Previous Owner Sankowski Dorothy E $120,000
Previous Owner Iglesias Illiana $122,710
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/06/2019 09/06/19 Sold $160,000 0.0% $123 / Sq Ft
07/30/2019 07/30/19 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2019 07/21/19 For Sale $160,000 -- $123 / 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 $1,628 $253,300 $29,500 $223,800
2023 $1,538 $242,700 $25,900 $216,800
2022 $1,398 $216,600 $25,900 $190,700
2021 $1,425 $191,500 $25,900 $165,600
2020 $1,254 $172,500 $22,500 $150,000
2019 $1,147 $160,800 $22,500 $138,300
2018 $1,150 $163,000 $22,500 $140,500
2017 $1,115 $160,800 $22,500 $138,300
2016 $993 $150,200 $23,000 $127,200
2014 $940 $144,000 $22,300 $121,700
2013 -- $139,100 $22,500 $116,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Scott LaMantia

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Scott LaMantia

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 742-1466

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Scott LaMantia
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  • Robin Porter

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Robin Porter

    Porter's Real Estate Solutions

    (219) 775-3649

    2 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Robin Porter
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR459461

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-12-02-429-009.000-008

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385 Porter County

68 Smoke Rd, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 68 Smoke Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385 since 21 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $285,905, approximately $219 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 68 Smoke Rd is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Morgan Township Elementary School and Morgan Township Middle/High School.

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