NOT LISTED FOR SALE

857 West St Valparaiso, IN 46385

Estimated Value: $315,000 - $356,856

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,682 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2013

Last sale price $130,000 $77 Per Sq Ft

Est. 162% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,351/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2013

Loads of potential in this BRICK RANCH built in the early 50's. Features over 1600 SQ FT of usable living area, plus a full basement under main part of home (approx.1350 SQ FT). Original 1-car garage was extended an additional 30 FT (making the garage a total of over 1000 SQ FT and ideal for all your hobbies). Walls in home are plaster and floors have lots of hardwood. There is an unheated (enclosed) front entry and the huge (330 SQ FT) rear utility room has a 1/2 bath (was a 3/4) and leads to a spacious (14x32) rear patio. All this on almost 3/4 acre lot with plenty of room for gardens, plus an out door cooking grill.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Powell

RE/MAX Lifestyles License #RB14003717 Listed on: 03/30/2013

RE/MAX Lifestyles

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Powell

RE/MAX Lifestyles License #RB14003717 Listed on: 03/30/2013

RE/MAX Lifestyles

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,928

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,682 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Portable Gas Range
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Councils Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640926229001000004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,928

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Paved Road, Sidewalks, Nearly Level
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR805
  • Subdivision Name: Councils Add
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick,Wood
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1352
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Baseboard
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1.5
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Bathroom, Formal Dining
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Porch-Enclosed
  • Acres: 0.68

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Valparaiso

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29621
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 640926229001000004
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1928

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2024
Sold by
Forszt Mark J and Forszt Michael J
Bought by
Forszt & Forszt Llc
Current Estimated Value
$341,214

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2013
Closed on
May 3, 2013
Sold by
Looft John J
Bought by
Forszt Mark J and Forszt Michael J
Seller's Agent
Jim Powell
RE/MAX Lifestyles
Buyer's Agent
Jim Powell
RE/MAX Lifestyles
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$130,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.02%
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
Forszt & Forszt Llc -- None Listed On Document
Forszt Mark J -- Fidelity National Title Comp
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/03/2013 05/03/13 Sold $130,000 0.0% $77 / Sq Ft
04/04/2013 04/04/13 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2013 03/30/13 For Sale $130,000 -- $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 $6,682 $294,200 $59,900 $234,300
2023 $6,662 $271,800 $54,400 $217,400
2022 $6,134 $249,100 $54,400 $194,700
2021 $5,438 $212,400 $54,400 $158,000
2020 $5,246 $201,600 $51,900 $149,700
2019 $4,976 $188,700 $51,900 $136,800
2018 $4,916 $186,500 $51,900 $134,600
2017 $4,793 $182,000 $51,900 $130,100
2016 $4,870 $200,700 $55,600 $145,100
2014 $3,810 $189,500 $53,100 $136,400
2013 -- $177,700 $52,800 $124,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jim Powell

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR325472

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-09-26-229-001.000-004

Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

857 West St, Valparaiso, IN

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