$154,000
SOLD MAR 29, 2019

809 Academy St Valparaiso, IN 46383

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,010 Sq Ft
6,621 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$77 Per Sq Ft

130 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2019

HUGE price drop on this ADORABLE Brick Home Close to DOWNTOWN Valpo! A rare find! 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms in this cute older home! Enter to a nice foyer before stepping into the Living Room with Hardwood Floors. Very nice Formal Dining area, also with Hardwood Floors. Kitchen, Full Bath and 1 bedroom complete the Main level. Upstairs to 2 more Bedrooms and a 3/4 Bath. The basement is mostly FINISHED with Large Recreation Room, Laundry, Storage and the 3rd Full Bathroom! The Garage is Detached and great Yard space. Walk to downtown and discover what Valparaiso has to offer!

Last Listed By

Claudia Miller Forrest

Century 21 Circle License #RB14050500 Listed on: 11/15/2018

Century 21 Circle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,757

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,621 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 132

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,010 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Bonds Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640924105015000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,757

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1473
  • Subdivision Name: Bonds
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Other
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 200
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 3
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer, Window/Wall Air Cond
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Acres: 0.152

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Drive

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Valparaiso

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6621
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 640924105015000004
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3757

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2020
Sold by
Skolak Michael L
Bought by
809 Academy Llc
Total Days on Market
130

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2020
Sold by
809 Academy Llc
Bought by
Skolak Michael L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,900
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2018
Closed on
May 24, 2019
Sold by
Skolak Michael L
Bought by
809 Academy Llc
Seller's Agent
Claudia Miller Forrest
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$154,000
Sold Price
$154,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.77%
Original Mortgage
$115,500
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2018
Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
Gorski Jan R and Gorski Ruth
Bought by
Skolak Michael L
Seller's Agent
Claudia Miller Forrest
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$154,000
Sold Price
$154,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,500
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $154,000 Affinity Title Services, Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $118,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Price Changed $264,900 -1.9% $132 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Price Changed $269,900 -1.8% $134 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Price Changed $274,900 -1.8% $137 / Sq Ft
03/22/2025 03/22/25 For Sale $279,900 +81.8% $139 / Sq Ft
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Sold $154,000 0.0% $77 / Sq Ft
03/25/2019 03/25/19 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2018 11/15/18 For Sale $154,000 -- $77 / 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 $5,388 $245,900 $31,500 $214,400
2023 $4,967 $219,000 $27,500 $191,500
2022 $4,947 $200,900 $27,500 $173,400
2021 $4,670 $182,300 $27,500 $154,800
2020 $3,994 $165,700 $25,000 $140,700
2019 $3,846 $146,400 $25,000 $121,400
2018 $3,816 $144,600 $25,000 $119,600
2017 $3,757 $142,500 $25,000 $117,500
2016 $3,323 $136,700 $29,900 $106,800
2014 $2,450 $121,500 $28,200 $93,300
2013 -- $114,800 $28,400 $86,400
Source: Public Records

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  • Jen Luce

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jen Luce

    Realty Executives

    (219) 472-4136

    35 in this area

    86 Total Sales

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  • Jodi Gheaja

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Jodi Gheaja

    Realty Executives

    (219) 771-5634

    91 in this area

    399 Total Sales

    Jodi Gheaja
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  • Katie Mendez

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Katie Mendez

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 331-0311

    6 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Katie Mendez
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  • Claudia Miller Forrest

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Claudia Miller Forrest

    Century 21 Circle

    (219) 405-2639

    68 in this area

    127 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR446101

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-24-105-015.000-004

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46383

809 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN

This home is located at 809 Academy St, Valparaiso, IN 46383 and is currently priced at $154,000, approximately $76 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 809 Academy St is a home located in Porter County with nearby schools including Central Elementary School, Ben Franklin Middle School, and Valparaiso High School.

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