NOT LISTED FOR SALE

789 W Joliet Rd Hobart, IN 46342

Porter County Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $934,000 - $1,759,072

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,445 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 07, 2019

Last sale price $770,000 $173 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,892/month

609 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Union Township Middle School Rated A-
  • 19.4 Acre Lot
  • Pond

About This Home

As of June 2019

GRAND COUNTRY MANOR HOUSE located in UNION TOWNSHIP (WHEELER SCHOOL SYSTEM, VALPARAISO area). Unique park-like setting of 19.4 prime acres encompasses manicured lawns, beautiful landscaping with sprinkling system, wooded hiking trails, 6.5 acre stocked pond, a separate 3 car garage with workshop and 2nd floor loft. Horses permitted on this rural estate - nearby Deep River County Park has wonderful horse trails. Great location with easy access to Hwy 90/94 via Hwy 65 N. This 4,445 sq ft home with 1,200 sq ft basement & 3 car garage includes luxurious architectural details: Ohio Cobblestone & carriage style garage doors, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, designer millwork, fabulous light fixtures & magnificent kitchen with Wood-Mode cabinets, granite tops, Viking range, SubZero ref, Bosch dw, & double ovens. Other amenities: owner's ensuite, log-cabin room with stone fireplace, sunroom reminiscent of an English conservatory, grand screened veranda, & main level laundry.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Bill Smith

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB15000207 Listed on: 08/10/2017

@properties/Christie's Intl RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,471

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 19.4 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 6 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Cedar Siding
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,445 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Pond
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Furnace Humidifier
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Rights
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Air Cleaner
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • Union Rural Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640822101005000019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,471

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Acreage, Horses Allowed, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Pond(s), Water Rights, Wooded
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Furnace Humidifier, Intercom, Passive Air Cleaner, Satellite Dish, Security System
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1076
  • Subdivision Name: Union Rural
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Cedar,Stone,Stucco
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1200
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air,Hot Water
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: Yes
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: No
  • GNR_Well: Yes
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, FP Living/Great Room, Great Room, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry, Skylight(s), Sun Room, Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Boat Dock/Mooring, Porch-Covered, In Ground Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, Patio, Porch Screened, Storage
  • Acres: 19.4

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Side Drive

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Union Township

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular: 19.4 Acres
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 845064
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 640822101005000019
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8471

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2017
Closed on
May 7, 2019
Sold by
Lahaie Terry and Lahaie Marianne
Bought by
Mcdonagh Michael
Seller's Agent
Michael Bill Smith
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$770,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,226,357

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$456,357
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.64%
Original Mortgage
$654,500
Outstanding Balance
$578,872
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$647,485

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2011
Sold by
Lahaie Terry and Lahaie Marianne
Bought by
Lahaie Terry and Lahaie Marianne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
Lahaie Terry
Bought by
Terry & Marianne Lahaie Family Lp
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
Mcdonagh Michael -- Chicago Title Company Llc
Lahaie Terry -- None Available
Terry & Marianne Lahaie Family Lp -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcdonagh Michael $654,500
Previous Owner Lahaie Terry $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/07/2019 06/07/19 Sold $770,000 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
04/11/2019 04/11/19 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2017 08/10/17 For Sale $770,000 -- $173 / 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 $16,674 $1,154,300 $172,700 $981,600
2023 $10,160 $1,068,900 $151,700 $917,200
2022 $10,160 $991,100 $151,700 $839,400
2021 $9,641 $903,600 $151,700 $751,900
2020 $9,286 $843,800 $131,900 $711,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Bill Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Michael Bill Smith

    @properties/Christie's Intl RE

    (219) 921-9227

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Michael Bill Smith
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR420971

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-08-22-128-001.000-019

Indiana Porter County Hobart 46342 Porter County

789 W Joliet Rd, Hobart, IN

This home is located at 789 W Joliet Rd, Hobart, IN 46342 since 10 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,226,357, approximately $275 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 789 W Joliet Rd is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Union Township Middle School and Wheeler High School.

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