NOT LISTED FOR SALE

816 Taft St Chesterton, IN 46304

Chesterton Area

Estimated Value: $252,000 - $307,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,526 Sq Ft
$183/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 28, 2021

Last sale price $220,000 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,712 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bailly Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Country Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2021

YOU WILL FALL INLOVE WITH THIS HOMES CHARM & CHARACTER!IMPECCABLE 4 BEDROOM/1 BATH BRICK BUNGALOW ON CORNER LOT IN DOWNTOWN CHESTERTON. Main floor boasts recently refinished hardwood floors! Cozy living room with wood burning fireplace (recently relined) that opens up into the formal Dining Rom Area with built-in bookcases. Galley Kitchen with new counter tops, sink, light and laminate tiled flooring includes all appliances. Main level Master Bedroom , updated full Bathroom and Office completed this level! Office has hardwood floors and stairwell which leads to 3 additional upstairs Bedrooms. Upstairs level is freshly painted with new carpet throughout. Full unfinished Basement which is presently used as Sellers Artist Studio. Detached 2 -Car garage, fenced in garden area with playset AND a recently installed beautiful stone patio surrounded by lush garden plants and flowers. (Greenhouse does not stay.)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tami Bianco

@properties/Christie's Intl RE License #RB14021032 Listed on: 09/09/2021

@properties/Christie's Intl RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Nathan Tavarez

HomeSmart Realty Group License #RB19001059

HomeSmart Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,099

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 12,197 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 120
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,526 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Bailly Elementary School
  • Chesterton Middle School
  • Chesterton Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Chesterton Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640601258007000023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,099

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Other, Satellite Dish
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA233
  • Subdivision Name: South Chesterton
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1526
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closet(s), Country Kitchen, Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Other
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Acres: 0.28
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Duneland School Corporation
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chesterton Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12197
  • Parcel #: 640601258007000023

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2099

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Chesterton Senior High School
  • Elementary School: Bailly Elementary School

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2021
Closed on
Oct 28, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tami Bianco
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Buyer's Agent
Nathan Tavarez
HomeSmart Realty Group
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Current Estimated Value
$278,570

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,570
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Original Mortgage
$213,400
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2012
Closed on
Aug 17, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Katie Phillips
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tami Bianco
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
List Price
$133,000
Sold Price
$133,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
0.0666%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$220,000 Community Title Company
-- Fidelity National Title Comp
-- Community Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $213,400
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/28/2021 10/28/21 Sold $220,000 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
09/14/2021 09/14/21 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2021 09/09/21 For Sale $220,000 +65.4% $144 / Sq Ft
08/22/2012 08/22/12 Sold $133,000 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/01/2012 08/01/12 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2012 01/31/12 For Sale $133,000 -- $81 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $2,339 $234,100 $53,000 $181,100
2024 $2,125 $219,700 $51,000 $168,700
2023 $2,067 $200,500 $45,500 $155,000
2022 $2,047 $186,500 $45,500 $141,000
2021 $2,161 $194,200 $45,500 $148,700
2020 $2,099 $187,500 $43,500 $144,000
2019 $1,871 $167,600 $43,500 $124,100
2018 $1,797 $161,100 $43,500 $117,600
2017 $1,746 $161,300 $43,500 $117,800
2016 $1,758 $167,300 $46,500 $120,800
2014 $1,724 $156,000 $43,600 $112,400
2013 -- $148,800 $44,100 $104,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tami Bianco

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Tami Bianco

    @properties/Christie's Intl RE

    (219) 508-9703

    70 Total Sales

    Tami Bianco
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  • Nathan Tavarez

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nathan Tavarez

    HomeSmart Realty Group

    (708) 439-0119

    51 Total Sales

    Nathan Tavarez
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  • Katie Phillips

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Katie Phillips

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 405-0704

    37 Total Sales

    Katie Phillips
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 500565

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-06-01-258-007.000-023

Indiana Porter County Chesterton 46304

816 Taft St, Chesterton, IN

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