Desired New Prairie School system is where you will find this fantastic home. Come look at this well taken care of bi-level home nestled in a quiet neighborhood close to town. Owners are providing a one year home warranty with American Home Shield. Home is very well insulated and the corn pellet stove and thermal blinds are included in sale. Enjoy the park-like setting without moving far away from town. Let us be the first to say Welcome Home!
Desired New Prairie School system is where you will find this fantastic home. Come look at this well taken care of bi-level home nestled in a quiet neighborhood close to town. Owners are providing a one year home warranty with American Home Shield. Home is very well insulated and the corn pellet stove and thermal blinds are included in sale. Enjoy the park-like setting without moving far away from town. Let us be the first to say Welcome Home!
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #379810
Nov 15, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 5, 2015
Listed
$179,900
$85/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #78470
Jan 24, 2003
Listed
$130,000
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 18, 2001
Sold
$114,400
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,453 (+2.6%)
$23,600 + $137,800
$161,400
2023
$1,417 (+3.3%)
$23,600 + $134,100
$157,700
2022
$1,372 (+1.1%)
$23,600 + $125,600
$149,200
2021
$1,357 (−11.6%)
$23,600 + $116,200
$139,800
2020
$1,535 (+1.0%)
$28,000 + $116,200
$144,200
2019
$1,519 (+21.0%)
$28,000 + $117,700
$145,700
2018
$1,255 (−6.3%)
$28,000 + $117,700
$145,700
2017
$1,339 (−0.6%)
$18,800 + $114,900
$133,700
2016
$1,347 (+15.7%)
$18,800 + $114,900
$133,700
2015
$1,164 (+29.8%)
$18,800 + $111,500
$130,300
2013
$897
$18,800 + $108,700
$127,500
Tax history for 488 N Fail
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,453 (+2.6%)
$23,600 + $137,800
$161,400
2023
$1,417 (+3.3%)
$23,600 + $134,100
$157,700
2022
$1,372 (+1.1%)
$23,600 + $125,600
$149,200
2021
$1,357 (−11.6%)
$23,600 + $116,200
$139,800
2020
$1,535 (+1.0%)
$28,000 + $116,200
$144,200
2019
$1,519 (+21.0%)
$28,000 + $117,700
$145,700
2018
$1,255 (−6.3%)
$28,000 + $117,700
$145,700
2017
$1,339 (−0.6%)
$18,800 + $114,900
$133,700
2016
$1,347 (+15.7%)
$18,800 + $114,900
$133,700
2015
$1,164 (+29.8%)
$18,800 + $111,500
$130,300
2013
$897
$18,800 + $108,700
$127,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
2,192
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
LaPorte County
APN
460732100034000052
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Portable Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Linoleum, Other
Room Information
Rooms Total: 10
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features: Balcony
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Living Area
Living Area: 2,113
Living Area Source: Owner
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,056
Lower Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,057
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,056
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,057
Property Information
Year Built: 2001
Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Owner
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: 32-07-32-100-034 Prairie Ridge Estates 1st add lot B
Tax Annual Amount: $1,347
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner
School Information
High School District: New Prairie United
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,192
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2001
County: LaPorte County
APN: 460732100034000052
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction YN: No
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
Around this home
Schools
Rolling Prairie Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
6/10
New Prairie Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
7/10
New Prairie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
La Porte, IN • 46350
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$306,000 – $371,000
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