$540,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025

8688 S Valentine Rd Claypool, IN 46510

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
6,435 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$208 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Lake Property
  • Pier or Dock
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2025

If you have been searching for a large lake house that can comfortably host all of your family events with ease, look no further! Located on Yellow Creek Lake, this home features unbeatable lake views on both levels and provides private access to a lake that has the ideal combination of quiet lake enjoyment, superb fishing, AND all sports activities every day from 1-4pm! The home is NOT IN A FLOOD PLAIN! This fully furnished house offers two large living rooms, a main kitchen + an indoor/outdoor kitchen, dedicated dining + bonus eat in bar, two full bathrooms, and the capacity to comfortably sleep 11 people! Additionally, this rare offering includes a second parcel with an oversized insulated garage. Here you can store all of your lake toys, provide extra parking for guests and enjoy overflow sleeping areas. Additional features of the home include zoned heating/cooling for maximum comfort, new gutters + gutter guards (2023), newer roof and siding (2016), gorgeous hardwood floors, a main level bedroom, main level office/flex space (potential bedroom), water softener, generous lakeside deck and private dock. Negotiable with the sale are the 2011 StarCraft Pontoon and the John Deere riding mower. Comfortable entertainment spaces, scenic lake enjoyment, and new memories are waiting for you. Do not hesitate to come see everything this remarkable home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Evans

RE/MAX Results Brokerage Phone: 574-268-8174 Listed on: 08/06/2025

RE/MAX Results

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Mills

Homes Land & Lakes Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,353

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 6,435 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x117
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Backs to Open Ground
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Woodwork
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room in Garage
  • Laundry on main level
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Outdoor Features

  • Sun Deck
  • Waterski or Wakeboard
  • Lake Property
  • Lake, Pond or Stream

Schools

  • Mentone Elementary School
  • Tippe Valley Middle School
  • Tippe Valley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Well
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-14-27-300-263.000-021
  • Seller Concessions Not Offered

Community Details

Overview

  • Valentines Subdivision

Recreation

  • Pier or Dock

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,353

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Legal Description: 25-75-95 LOT 13 VALENTINE SD 1ST ADD and 025-075-109 LOT 30 VALENTINE SD 1ST ADD
  • Parcel Number ID: 43-14-27-300-263.000-021
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Deck Open, Deck on Waterfront, Detector-Smoke, Kitchen Island, Landscaped, Natural Woodwork, Open Floor Plan, Tub/Shower Combination, Workshop, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Laundry, Garage Utilities
  • Location: Lake
  • Parcel Id2: 43-14-27-300-248.000-021
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2600
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2600
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2600
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl, Slab
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm, Gas Log, Fireplace Insert
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Laminate
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 26x16, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 18x13, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10x8, On Level: Main
  • Extra Room: Indoor/Outdoor Kitchen, Dimensions: 12x6, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 17x12, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 20x12, On Level: Upper
  • Other Room1: Office/Flex Space, Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Main
  • Other Room 2: Above Garage Sleeping, Dimensions: 38x11, On Level: Upper
  • Loft: Dimensions: 22x15, On Level: Upper
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1640
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof Material: Asphalt, Dimensional Shingles
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Lake Type: Ski Lake
  • Water Features: Pier/Dock
  • Water Frontage: 50
  • Water Name: Yellow Creek Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 4
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 40x30
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Electric Company: REMC
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Hvac: Zoned Air Condtioning, Zoned Heating
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Mainx12, On Level: 18
  • Water Type: Lake
  • Well Type: Private

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mentone

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Waterfront
  • Lot Dimensions: 55X117
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6435
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Number: 13

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: HVAC

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 4352.54

Multi Family

  • Water Access: Lakefront

MLS Schools

  • High School: Tippe Valley
  • Middle School: Tippe Valley
  • School District: Tippecanoe Valley

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2025
Closed on
Sep 5, 2025
Sold by
Smith Gail L
Bought by
Merchant Morgan and Merchant Lisa
Seller's Agent
Amy Evans
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Mary Mills
Homes Land & Lakes Realty
List Price
$539,900
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$532,286

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,714
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.59%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$540,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$7,714

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2021
Sold by
Smith Paul J and Smith Gail L
Bought by
Smith Gail L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2009
Sold by
Dial Audra Vernon and Dial Rt
Bought by
Smith Paul Junior and Smith Gail Lavange

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
5.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2009
Sold by
Dial Norma Jean and Dial Audra Verlon
Bought by
Smith Pual Junior and Gail Lavange Joy S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
5.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1996
Sold by
Ryan Michael O
Bought by
Dial Audra
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $168,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Deed $50,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $540,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $540,000 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $539,900 -- $208 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

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 $3,740 $309,200 $41,900 $267,300
2023 $3,540 $284,700 $37,600 $247,100
2022 $3,256 $252,500 $33,200 $219,300
2021 $3,014 $217,900 $33,200 $184,700
2020 $2,846 $200,400 $27,500 $172,900
2019 $2,611 $190,500 $26,000 $164,500
2018 $2,411 $176,700 $26,000 $150,700
2017 $2,200 $170,100 $26,000 $144,100
2016 $2,037 $161,500 $22,000 $139,500
2014 $2,076 $162,700 $22,000 $140,700
2013 $2,076 $160,100 $22,000 $138,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202530919

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 43-14-27-300-263.000-021