NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Brown Ave Whiting, IN 46394

Estimated Value: $216,299 - $252,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,840 Sq Ft
$129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 06, 2019

Last sale price $160,500 $87 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,548/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Den
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 5-minute walk to Forsythe Park

About This Home

As of May 2019

Charming All Brick Cape Cod, full of character. 4 beds, 2 full baths. Enter thru the arched foyer into spacious living room with hard wood floors. There are two nice sized bedrooms on the main and a full bath between them. Kitchen boasts newer modern cabinets and hard surface counters. Ceramic tile flooring and stairs to upper level. Finishing the main floor is a large formal dining room addition with tons of natural light and patio doors to a two-level deck and yard. The upper level has 2 more bedrooms a full updated bath and a den or sitting area. There is also an unfinished 1040 sq ft walk out basement for finishing or storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kenneth Varnes

McColly Real Estate License #RB14040078 Listed on: 03/19/2019

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,778

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 4,235 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35 x 121
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,840 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Park View Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450201478020000023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,778

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Security System
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR102
  • Subdivision Name: Park View Add
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1040
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Den/Office, Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Skylight(s)
  • Basement: Walk Out
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Storage
  • Acres: 0.0972

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Hammond

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 35 x 121
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4235
  • Parcel #: 450201478020000023

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1778

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2020
Sold by
Lopez Joseph
Bought by
Lopez Emogene
Current Estimated Value
$237,325

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,400
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2019
Closed on
Apr 25, 2019
Sold by
Barner Rachel and The Kathy J Winsberg Revocable
Bought by
Taillon Richard J and Taillon Claudia A
Seller's Agent
Kenneth Varnes
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$160,500
Sold Price
$160,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$152,475
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lopez Emogene -- Fidelity National Title Co
Taillon Richard J -- Community Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Taillon Richard J $140,000
Closed Lopez Emogene $149,400
Closed Taillon Richard J $152,475
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2019 05/06/19 Sold $160,500 0.0% $87 / Sq Ft
04/03/2019 04/03/19 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2019 03/19/19 For Sale $160,500 -- $87 / 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 $9,091 $196,300 $27,600 $168,700
2023 $2,432 $190,200 $26,300 $163,900
2022 $2,432 $183,900 $26,300 $157,600
2021 $2,176 $164,500 $13,200 $151,300
2020 $2,107 $158,900 $13,200 $145,700
2019 $1,687 $122,900 $13,200 $109,700
2018 $1,670 $113,600 $13,200 $100,400
2017 $1,778 $108,800 $13,200 $95,600
2016 $1,528 $106,000 $13,200 $92,800
2014 $1,235 $90,200 $13,200 $77,000
2013 $1,267 $95,200 $13,200 $82,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kenneth Varnes

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Kenneth Varnes

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 741-1367

    34 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR451318

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-02-01-478-020.000-023

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

1520 Brown Ave, Whiting, IN

This home is located at 1520 Brown Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 since 19 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $237,325, approximately $128 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 1520 Brown Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Eggers Middle School, and Hammond High School.

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