NOT LISTED FOR SALE

856 West St Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated Value: $309,000 - $336,137

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,036 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2023

Last sale price $324,900 $160 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $1,929/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 0.97 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2023

Near downtown Valparaiso, the new Journeyman Distillery, shopping, highways! All this convenience and a POLE BARN!? Not to mention the lot backs up to Salt Creek- bonus! This home has the most unique character inside. Come on in to a spacious office/ front living room space. Continue down into the kitchen/dining/living space with vaulted ceilings and so much natural light. The shelving is a nice addition to the space and adds even more character. On main level, you will find a bedroom and bathroom- Upper level has 2 spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. Main bedroom has a massive walk in closet with an upper level storage area- unique and convenient! Windows replaced 2020. Roof and gutters with leaf guard done in 2021. New furnace and a/c 2021. Flooring upstairs 2021. 4 skylights 2021. New carpet installed May 2023. Home has been pre-inspected!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Cardin

Realty Executives Premier License #RB14046820 Listed on: 05/19/2023

Realty Executives Premier

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Bartolini

Keller Williams Preferred Real License #RB21002121

Keller Williams Preferred Real

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,725

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 0.97 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 975 x 175
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Valparaiso High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Councils Add/1883 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640926201013000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,725

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Open Lot
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1103
  • Subdivision Name: Councils Add/1883
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1806
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Reso Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Skylight(s)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Primary Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 230
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.97
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 975 x 175
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42253
  • Parcel #: 640926201013000004

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2725

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Valparaiso High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2023
Closed on
Jul 31, 2023
Sold by
Mcdaniel Matthew K and Mcdaniel Alicia M
Bought by
Martin Keith R and Martin Jennifer M
Seller's Agent
Jessica Cardin
Realty Executives Premier
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Bartolini
Keller Williams Preferred Real
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$324,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-7.14%
Current Estimated Value
$324,034

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$866
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.12%
Original Mortgage
$194,940
Outstanding Balance
$190,381
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,653

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2020
Sold by
Mcdaniel Matthew K and Mendenhall Alicia M
Bought by
Mcdaniel Matthew K and Mcdaniel Alicia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2014
Closed on
Jul 18, 2014
Sold by
Peterson Andrew
Bought by
Mcdaniel Matthew K and Mendenahll Alicia M
Seller's Agent
Valeri McClelland
Realty Executives Premier
Buyer's Agent
Ruth Lockhart
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$192,000
Sold Price
$192,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.78%
Original Mortgage
$188,522
Interest Rate
4.4%
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
Martin Keith R -- None Listed On Document
Mcdaniel Matthew K -- Liberty Title & Escrow
Mcdaniel Matthew K -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martin Keith R $194,940
Previous Owner Mcdaniel Matthew K $192,000
Previous Owner Mcdaniel Matthew K $188,522
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Sold $324,900 -7.1% $160 / Sq Ft
06/25/2023 06/25/23 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2023 05/19/23 For Sale $349,900 +82.2% $172 / Sq Ft
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Sold $192,000 0.0% $94 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/27/2014 06/27/14 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2014 05/26/14 For Sale $192,000 -- $94 / 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 $2,790 $257,500 $64,500 $193,000
2023 $2,770 $238,100 $58,700 $179,400
2022 $2,745 $220,700 $58,700 $162,000
2021 $2,371 $186,400 $58,700 $127,700
2020 $2,280 $177,100 $55,900 $121,200
2019 $2,169 $167,100 $55,900 $111,200
2018 $2,158 $165,300 $55,900 $109,400
2017 $2,071 $162,900 $55,900 $107,000
2016 $2,242 $179,000 $59,900 $119,100
2014 $1,410 $135,000 $57,200 $77,800
2013 -- $128,100 $56,900 $71,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jessica Cardin

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jessica Cardin

    Realty Executives

    (219) 252-8795

    20 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Jessica Cardin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Thomas Bartolini

    Keller Williams Preferred Real

    (219) 999-2799

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Thomas Bartolini
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  • Valeri McClelland

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Valeri McClelland

    Realty Executives

    (219) 508-6061

    17 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Valeri McClelland
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ruth Lockhart

    McColly Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 530668

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-26-201-013.000-004

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

856 West St, Valparaiso, IN

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