$251,000
SOLD APR 28, 2025

945 S 5th St Unit 101 Chesterton, IN 46304

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,756 Sq Ft
$400/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Home Security System
  • Bailly Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Accessibility Features

About This Home

As of April 2025

The perfect packaged deal! Centrally located, all brick condo unit within the quaint city limits of Chesterton. This first-floor condo has 12 ft ceilings, is over 1400 sqft., and designed with soaring high windows, allowing for plenty of natural light in this 3 bdrm. 2 bath unit. Large Primary Bdrm. has attached full bath, is spacious, and adjacent to common area kitchen and living. The shared, center hall full bath, accommodates the additional 2 bedrooms and incorporates nicely into the circular flow common areas of galley kitchen, dining and open living room. In unit laundry room, includes the washer/ dryer and all kitchen appliances. As if that's not enough, this property has a secured, heated, drive-in basement garage, parking space, and elevator which extends to all levels of the building. HOA includes grounds & snow removal, w/ garbage dumpster on site. The additional finished 300+ sqft of a heated basement parking space and individual secured storage room, also a bonus, is included in this packaged deal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patty Raffin

McColly Real Estate License #RB14038965 Listed on: 03/21/2025

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Yagelski

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr License #RB14033497

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $894

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Landscaped
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $400 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Security Lights

Schools

  • Bailly Elementary School
  • Westchester Intermediate
  • Chesterton High School

Additional Features

  • Accessibility Features
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640601255001000023

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, snow removal, trash, maintenance structure
  • First American Association, Phone Number (219) 464-3536
  • Fifth Street Condos Subdivision

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$894

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$400 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Paved, Rectangular Lot, Private, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Few Trees
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Reso View: Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s), Security System, Security Lights, Other
  • Reso Association Amenities: Landscaping, Snow Removal, Management, Maintenance Grounds
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Maintenance Structure
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA266
  • Subdivision Name: Fifth Street Condos
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1426
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Insulated Windows
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AccessibilityFeaturesYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer
  • Basement: Storage Space
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 330
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Reso Roof: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Concrete, Paved, Oversized, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Attached, Asphalt

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 400
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: First American
  • Phone: 219-464-3536
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Duneland School Corporation
  • Middle Or Junior School: Westchester Intermediate

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Parcel #: 640601255001000023
  • Zoning Description: residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 894

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Smith Madelaine E and Miller Madelaine E
Bought by
Chaplin Jennifer Lynn
Seller's Agent
Patty Raffin
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Yagelski
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$251,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.4%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$231,576

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$19,424
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-21.09%
Original Mortgage
$213,350
Outstanding Balance
$212,787
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$18,789

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2021
Sold by
Kahot Jalane S
Bought by
Miller Madelaine E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,920
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2021
Sold by
Moriarty Rowland T
Bought by
Kahot Jalane S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,920
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2012
Sold by
Kahot Jalane
Bought by
Moriarty Rowland T

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2011
Closed on
Mar 26, 2012
Sold by
Morgan Howard William and Morgan Alyce
Bought by
Kahoi Jalane S
Seller's Agent
Olga Petryszyn
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dianne Kwiatkowski
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$57,500
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Martino Robert S
Bought by
Morgan Howard William and Morgan Alyce
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 -- Community Title
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $159,900 Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Professionals Title Svcs Llc
Warranty Deed -- Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $213,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $57,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $251,000 +0.4% $143 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $250,000 +117.4% $142 / Sq Ft
04/13/2012 04/13/12 Sold $115,000 0.0% $65 / Sq Ft
03/15/2012 03/15/12 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2011 11/07/11 For Sale $115,000 -- $65 / 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 $752 $95,600 $11,200 $84,400
2023 $732 $100,300 $10,400 $89,900
2022 $658 $91,800 $10,400 $81,400
2021 $880 $107,500 $10,400 $97,100
2020 $1,082 $115,900 $9,100 $106,800
2019 $906 $101,100 $9,100 $92,000
2018 $834 $96,800 $9,100 $87,700
2017 $773 $95,500 $9,100 $86,400
2016 $704 $92,900 $7,100 $85,800
2014 $760 $92,300 $6,900 $85,400
2013 -- $85,100 $6,500 $78,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 817811

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 64-06-01-255-001.000-023