$219,000
SOLD FEB 14, 2025

1503 Roberts Ave Whiting, IN 46394

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,672 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$131 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Corner Lot
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

Charm abounds from the moment you walk up the freshly painted COVERED FRONT PORCH! Updated 4 BED, 2 BATH on a CORNER LOT! Premier location within walking distance to both 119th Street and Whihala Beach on Lake Michigan. Charm abounds from the moment you walk up the freshly painted COVERED FRONT PORCH! Inside features thick baseboard trim, HIGH CEILINGS, and 2 SLEEK updated bathrooms!Modern kitchen with QUARTZ COUNTERS and STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES as well as a separate formal dining room area. MAIN FLOOR SECOND BEDROOM has its own UPDATED 3/4 BATH!Both bedrooms upstairs will accommodate a King Size Bed! NEWER MECHANICALS - Water Heater (2023), Furnace & AC (2018), and White Vinyl Windows. Also, plenty of laundry, storage, and REC SPACE in the FULL, Semi-Finished BASEMENT. The large backyard is great for entertaining and the corner lot position provides ample parking.FALL IN LOVE with the charm of walkable downtown Whiting. Conveniently located near parks, dining, shopping, and entertainment. (Don't miss the vintage movie theater!) Also a SHORT COMMUTE to Chicago and close to major expressways for work or play!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Stirling

Listing Leaders License #RB19001959 Listed on: 10/11/2024

Listing Leaders

Last Buyer's Agent

Mia James

Integrity Realty Partners License #RB24000233

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,573

Year Built

  • Built in 1897 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25 x 123
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,672 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Agnes Robert Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,573

Year Built

Built in 1897 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Level, Near Public Transit, Corner Lot, Cleared
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1690
  • Subdivision Name: Agnes Robert
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1672
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Screens
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedArea: 0.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Exhaust Fan
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Storage, Primary Downstairs, High Ceilings
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Storage Space, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Full
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Lighting
  • Fencing: None
  • Acres: 0.07
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, On Street, Unassigned, Outside, Open

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air, Exhaust Fan
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 123
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3049.2
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: TBD
  • Zoning Description: residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2573

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2024
Closed on
Feb 15, 2025
Sold by
Bain Joseph A
Bought by
Bucher Alex C and Nguyen Thi Bich
Seller's Agent
Katherine Stirling
Listing Leaders
Buyer's Agent
Mia James
Integrity Realty Partners
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$219,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-8.37%
Views
335
Current Estimated Value
$222,457

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,457
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.26%
Original Mortgage
$175,200
Outstanding Balance
$174,159
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$48,298

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2018
Closed on
May 25, 2018
Sold by
Olson Properties Services Inc
Bought by
Bain Joseph A
Seller's Agent
Nicole Pleasant
Listing Leaders
Buyer's Agent
Megan Swick
Realty Executives Premier
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$160,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2017
Closed on
Jan 19, 2018
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Olson Property Services Inc
Seller's Agent
Robert O'Hara
RE/MAX 10 Schererville
List Price
$54,250
Sold Price
$54,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2307.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2017
Sold by
Petruff Judith M and Petruff Judith
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Compay and J P Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trusts
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Warranty Deed -- Indiana Title Network Co
Special Warranty Deed $54,250 Servicelink Llc
Sheriffs Deed $67,200 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Sold $219,000 -2.2% $131 / Sq Ft
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Price Changed $224,000 -6.3% $134 / Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 For Sale $239,000 +49.4% $143 / Sq Ft
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Sold $160,000 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/28/2018 04/28/18 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2018 04/13/18 For Sale $160,000 +194.9% $118 / Sq Ft
01/22/2018 01/22/18 Sold $54,250 0.0% $23 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/22/2017 12/22/17 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2017 12/11/17 For Sale $54,250 -- $23 / 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 $9,383 $166,900 $21,900 $145,000
2023 $2,573 $196,300 $21,000 $175,300
2022 $2,480 $187,200 $21,000 $166,200
2021 $2,407 $180,300 $10,500 $169,800
2020 $2,206 $165,600 $10,500 $155,100
2019 $2,070 $148,500 $10,500 $138,000
2018 $1,166 $87,400 $10,500 $76,900
2017 $3,058 $85,200 $10,500 $74,700
2016 $246 $82,700 $10,500 $72,200
2014 $179 $77,300 $10,500 $66,800
2013 $176 $77,300 $10,500 $66,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katherine Stirling

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Katherine Stirling

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 232-9787

    9 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Katherine Stirling
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Mia James

    Integrity Realty Partners

    (314) 540-6130

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Mia James
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  • Nicole Pleasant

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Nicole Pleasant

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 805-4840

    156 Total Sales

    Nicole Pleasant
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  • Robert O'Hara

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Robert O'Hara

    RE/MAX

    (708) 473-9931

    128 Total Sales

    Robert O'Hara
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Megan Swick

    Realty Executives

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 811516

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-03-06-378-001.000-023

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

1503 Roberts Ave, Whiting, IN

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