Charming 3-Bedroom Ranch with Many Updates & Inground Pool This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers solid updates and plenty of potential for its next owner. Major improvements have already been taken care of, including a roof (4 years old), furnace (1 year old), water heater (4 years old), windows and sliding glass door (10 years old), and newer vinyl siding with gutter guards for easy maintenance. Step outside to enjoy your beautiful inground pool, complete with a new liner (2024) and filter (2023)--perfect for summer gatherings. An attached 2-car garage adds convenience and extra storage. Inside, the home is ready for your personal touch. With some TLC--such as fresh paint, updated flooring, and new bedroom/closet doors--you can easily transform the interior into your ideal living space. This property blends peace of mind from recent big-ticket upgrades with the opportunity to add value and make it your own. Easy access to highways. lake front, dining and shopping. Home warranty provided with acceptable offer. Schedule today to see this home.
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$229,000
5288 Willow Ave, Portage, IN 46368
3beds
1,428sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.34 Acres Lot
$238,100 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$1,947 Estimated rent
Home value
$238,100
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Inground poolNew linerUpdated flooringFresh paint
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Listed by:
Martha Brubaker,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr 219-464-3531
Bought with:
Brent Wright, RB14038385
McColly Real Estate
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 827512
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: carpeting and ceiling fan
- Area: 159.85
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Description: carpeting and ceiling fan
- Area: 141.45
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Description: carpeting and ceiling fan
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 12.0
Family room
- Description: carpeting
- Area: 228.85
- Dimensions: 19.9 x 11.5
Kitchen
- Description: laminate flooring
- Area: 173.16
- Dimensions: 14.8 x 11.7
Laundry
- Description: laminate flooring
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 6.0
Living room
- Description: carpeting
- Area: 251.2
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 15.7
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,428
- Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,428
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: None
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 640510204011000016
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Timber Creek Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Portage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $221,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,622
- Date on market: 9/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2025 | Sold | $229,000$160/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listing removed | $229,000$160/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Contingent | $229,000$160/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,000$160/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Contingent | $229,000$160/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,000$160/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,622 +9.7% | $221,700 +0.2% |
| 2024 | $1,478 +3.4% | $221,300 +3.2% |
| 2023 | $1,430 +24.7% | $214,400 +11.7% |
| 2022 | $1,147 +17.3% | $191,900 +10.7% |
| 2021 | $978 +5.9% | $173,300 +7% |
| 2020 | $924 +1.9% | $161,900 +4% |
| 2019 | $907 +33.3% | $155,600 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $680 | $150,900 +6.3% |
| 2017 | $680 -0.1% | $141,900 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $681 +17.1% | $139,500 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $582 -26.7% | $134,200 +3.9% |
| 2013 | $794 -5% | $129,200 -3.7% |
| 2012 | $836 -8.3% | $134,200 -2.6% |
| 2011 | $911 -10.4% | $137,800 -3.6% |
| 2010 | $1,017 +9.9% | $143,000 |
| 2009 | $926 | $143,000 |
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Neighborhood: 46368
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- 5/10Crisman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
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