1531 Brown Ave Whiting, IN 46394
Whiting Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,025
Sq Ft
4,182
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Community Lake
- No HOA
- Front Porch
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 4-minute walk to Forsythe Park
About This Home
As of December 2024Beautiful classic Bungalow in an ideal location! Perfect for commuters with under a 30-minute drive to downtown Chicago and less than a mile to charming Downtown Whiting. Lovingly maintained. It features original hardwood floors, colonial grid windows, wide baseboards and crown molding throughout. Enjoy the outdoors on a large, welcoming front porch or relax in the private backyard oasis with a spacious patio. The kitchen boasts creme glazed maple 42" cabinets with soft-close drawers and stainless-steel appliances. Upstairs bathroom remodeled in 2024. Water heater replaced 2021. Small town charm, big city access. College bound eligible.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,272
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 4,182 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 35x120
- Wood Fence
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,025 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Basement
Kitchen
- Oven
- Microwave
- Portable Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Front Porch
Schools
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
- Henry W. Eggers Middle School
- Hammond High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 450201479011000023
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Parkview Subdivision
- Community Lake
Recreation
- Park
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2024 12/02/24 | Sold | $213,000 | -0.9% | $208 / Sq Ft |
| 10/31/2024 10/31/24 | For Sale | $214,900 | +72.7% | $210 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2017 06/30/17 | Sold | $124,400 | 0.0% | $61 / Sq Ft |
| 06/26/2017 06/26/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/19/2017 05/19/17 | For Sale | $124,400 | +30.9% | $61 / Sq Ft |
| 12/19/2014 12/19/14 | Sold | $95,000 | 0.0% | $93 / Sq Ft |
| 12/09/2014 12/09/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/01/2014 07/01/14 | For Sale | $95,000 | -- | $93 / Sq Ft |
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
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 | $8,049 | $172,700 | $27,300 | $145,400 |
| 2023 | $2,179 | $168,400 | $26,300 | $142,100 |
| 2022 | $2,141 | $163,700 | $26,300 | $137,400 |
| 2021 | $1,744 | $135,000 | $13,200 | $121,800 |
| 2020 | $1,652 | $128,000 | $13,200 | $114,800 |
| 2019 | $1,708 | $124,300 | $13,200 | $111,100 |
| 2018 | $1,674 | $115,700 | $13,200 | $102,500 |
| 2017 | $1,716 | $108,000 | $13,200 | $94,800 |
| 2016 | $1,282 | $91,300 | $13,200 | $78,100 |
| 2014 | $2,127 | $67,900 | $13,200 | $54,700 |
| 2013 | $1,711 | $57,700 | $13,200 | $44,500 |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $14,910 | New Conventional | |
| Open | $192,110 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $141,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $122,146 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Deed History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $213,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Compan | |
| Warranty Deed | $152,500 | Meridian Title Corp | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Meridian Title Corp | |
| Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes | $5,561 | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Similar Homes in Whiting, IN
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 812358
APN: 45-02-01-479-011.000-023
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