NOT LISTED FOR SALE

705 Lawrence St La Porte, IN 46350

Estimated Value: $146,000 - $224,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,217 Sq Ft
$79/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 28, 2023

Last sale price $125,000 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,038/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2023

Looking for an investment or sweat equity? This house could be the one!Step onto to the covered porch and into the very large living area where possibilities are endless. The master bedroom is on the main level with an en-suite! Newer appliances are located in the spacious kitchen along with French doors that lead out to the side porch. Located upstairs is a rec room, two additional bedrooms and a full bath! There is a fully unfished basement that could provide plenty of space for storage!With some TLC this home could really shine!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karisa Marek

Boulder Bay Realty Group Brokerage Phone: 219-242-9964 License #RB19000575 Listed on: 12/02/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,279

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 8,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58 x 150

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway

Home Design

  • 2,217 Sq Ft Home
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Aluminum Siding

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 460636409003000043

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kesslers Add Subdivision

Building Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,279

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR768
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR768
  • Subdivision Name: Kesslers Add
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 827
  • 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
  • GNR_RealEstateOwnedYN: false
  • GNR_SewerYN: true
  • GNR_ShortSaleYN: false
  • GNR_MiscFeatures: Fixer Upper
  • Attribution Contact: 219-242-9964
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Portable Gas Range, Range Hood
  • Interior Amenities: Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Deck
  • Acres: 0.1997

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Side Drive

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 58 X 150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8700
  • Parcel #: 460636409003000043

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1279

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2023
Closed on
Dec 28, 2023
Sold by
Shepard Paul
Bought by
Penziol Paul and Penziol Laurie
Seller's Agent
Karisa Marek
Boulder Bay Realty Group
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$175,165

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,165
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.27%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$98,406
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,759

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2008
Sold by
Emc Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Helms Shawn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,250
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2008
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Emc Mortgage Corp
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
Penziol Paul -- None Listed On Document
Helms Shawn M -- Meridian Title Corp
Emc Mortgage Corp -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $33,200 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Penziol Paul $100,000
Previous Owner Helms Shawn M $47,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/28/2023 12/28/23 Sold $125,000 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft
12/03/2023 12/03/23 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2023 12/02/23 For Sale $125,000 -- $56 / 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 $1,314 $148,700 $19,800 $128,900
2022 $1,200 $120,000 $16,500 $103,500
2021 $1,129 $112,900 $16,500 $96,400
2020 $1,121 $112,900 $16,500 $96,400
2019 $1,140 $109,200 $16,600 $92,600
2018 $1,019 $97,100 $13,200 $83,900
2017 $1,013 $96,500 $13,200 $83,300
2016 $1,019 $97,100 $11,500 $85,600
2014 $952 $95,200 $11,500 $83,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karisa Marek

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Karisa Marek

    Boulder Bay Realty Group

    (219) 242-9964

    36 Total Sales

    Karisa Marek
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR542418

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 46-06-36-409-003.000-043

Indiana La Porte County La Porte 46350

705 Lawrence St, La Porte, IN

This home is located at 705 Lawrence St, La Porte, IN 46350 since 02 December 2023 and is currently estimated at $175,165, approximately $79 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 705 Lawrence St is a home located in LaPorte County with nearby schools including Hailmann Elementary School, La Porte High School, and Kesling Intermediate School.

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