$213,000
SOLD DEC 2, 2024

1531 Brown Ave Whiting, IN 46394

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,025 Sq Ft
4,182 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$208 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

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 2024

Beautiful 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eileen Corley

Listing Leaders Northwest License #RB23000868 Listed on: 10/31/2024

Listing Leaders Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

Aziza Gil

McColly Real Estate License #RB20000630

McColly Real Estate

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,272

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley, City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1959
  • Subdivision Name: Parkview
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1025
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Portable Dishwasher, Washer, Vented Exhaust Fan, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, High Speed Internet, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Interior Entry
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Acres: 0.096
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Park
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Hammond
  • Middle Or Junior School: Henry W. Eggers

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 35x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4181.76
  • Parcel #: 450201479011000023
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2272

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Hammond High School
  • Elementary School: Benjamin Franklin Elem School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2024
Closed on
Dec 2, 2024
Sold by
Doukas Nikolas-Viktor P
Bought by
Heredia Daniel
Seller's Agent
Eileen Corley
Listing Leaders Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Aziza Gil
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$213,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.88%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$209,276

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,724
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.16%
Original Mortgage
$14,910
Outstanding Balance
$13,578
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$195,698

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Guerra Javier
Bought by
Doukas Nikolas Viktor P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,500
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2017
Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Ramirez Lorenzo and Carrillo Caritina
Bought by
Guerra Javier
Seller's Agent
Jose Sanchez
Reliable Real Estate NWI. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tony Mitidiero
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$124,400
Sold Price
$124,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%
Original Mortgage
$122,146
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2014
Closed on
Dec 19, 2014
Sold by
Rhodes Chris
Bought by
Ramirez Lorenzo and Carrillo Caritina
Seller's Agent
Laurene Lemanski
Briar Executive Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eakta Kamal
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$95,000
Sold Price
$95,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2013
Sold by
Tunis Daryle K
Bought by
Lake Foreclosure Fund I Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2013
Sold by
Lake Foreclosure Fund 1 Llc
Bought by
Rhodes Chris
Source: Public Records

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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 $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

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

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 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 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Eileen Corley

    Listing Leaders Northwest

    (630) 743-8866

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Eileen Corley
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  • Aziza Gil

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Aziza Gil

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 775-6366

    5 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Aziza Gil
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jose Sanchez

    Reliable Real Estate NWI. Inc.

    (219) 677-0768

    1 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Jose Sanchez
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  • Tony Mitidiero

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Tony Mitidiero

    eXp Realty, LLC

    1 in this area

    208 Total Sales

    Tony Mitidiero
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  • Laurene Lemanski

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Laurene Lemanski

    Briar Executive Realty

    (219) 931-4663

    1 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    Laurene Lemanski
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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Eakta Kamal

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 812358

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-02-01-479-011.000-023

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

1531 Brown Ave, Whiting, IN

This home is located at 1531 Brown Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 and is currently priced at $213,000, approximately $207 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 1531 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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