NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1538 Central Ave Whiting, IN 46394

Estimated Value: $221,000 - $284,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,024 Sq Ft
$123/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 16, 2020

Last sale price $133,000 $66 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,573/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2020

Large 4-5 bedroom, 2 story home in the Whiting School District. Come and see this 2000+ square foot home with with room to spread out. The heart of the home is the expansive kitchen with a cook top, wall oven and tons of cabinets and a walk in pantry..The adjacent dining area can seat the largest of crowds, features a wall of storage closets, and is convenient to the main floor bedroom, main floor 3/4 bath and main floor laundry area. Up the staircase to the 2nd floor, you'll find 4 additional bedrooms and an open space which can be a tv/computer room or office. The huge full bath features a whirlpool tub and a separate standing shower. Each floor has a walk out wood deck which affords even more usable space when the weather permits. A fenced yard, 2+car garage with 2nd floor storage area(NOT usable living space ) a covered front porch and full basement completes this lovely home. Home Warranty provided. Close to schools, uptown, Whihala Beach, Lake Michigan & easy commute to Chicago!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Stolman

RE/MAX Realty Associates License #RB14040613 Listed on: 04/24/2020

RE/MAX Realty Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Pastora Sanchez

Central Realty License #RB14020507

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,223

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99 x 30 x 120
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,024 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Laundry on main level
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Oven

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Nathan Hale Elementary School
  • Whiting High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forsyth's 3 Rd Addition Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450306452009000025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,223

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA337
  • Subdivision Name: Forsyth's 3 rd Addition
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2024
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Primary Downstairs, Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Interior Entry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.0826
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Whiting

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 99 x 30 x 120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3600
  • Parcel #: 450306452009000025

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1223

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Whiting High School
  • Elementary School: Nathan Hale Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2020
Closed on
Jul 16, 2020
Sold by
Macon William Lee
Bought by
Guzman Alejandro
Seller's Agent
Nancy Stolman
RE/MAX Realty Associates
Buyer's Agent
Pastora Sanchez
Central Realty
List Price
$133,000
Sold Price
$133,000
Current Estimated Value
$249,635

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,635
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.76%
Original Mortgage
$126,350
Outstanding Balance
$113,472
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$113,009

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2014
Sold by
Radford Barbara A and Radford Charles A
Bought by
Macon William Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,224
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Guzman Alejandro -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Macon William Lee -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guzman Alejandro $126,350
Previous Owner Macon William Lee $96,224
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Sold $133,000 0.0% $66 / Sq Ft
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2020 04/24/20 For Sale $133,000 -- $66 / 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 $9,322 $226,300 $15,400 $210,900
2023 $1,411 $211,600 $15,400 $196,200
2022 $1,411 $141,100 $15,400 $125,700
2021 $1,345 $134,500 $7,900 $126,600
2020 $1,310 $131,000 $7,900 $123,100
2019 $1,223 $122,300 $7,900 $114,400
2018 $1,183 $116,800 $7,900 $108,900
2017 $1,132 $111,700 $7,900 $103,800
2016 $1,156 $114,100 $7,900 $106,200
2014 $960 $110,500 $7,900 $102,600
2013 $836 $109,800 $7,900 $101,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Stolman

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Nancy Stolman

    RE/MAX

    (219) 689-5235

    60 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Nancy Stolman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Pastora Sanchez

    Central Realty

    (773) 721-9898

    2 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Pastora Sanchez
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 473468

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-03-06-452-009.000-025

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

1538 Central Ave, Whiting, IN

This home is located at 1538 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 since 24 April 2020 and is currently estimated at $249,635, approximately $123 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 1538 Central Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting Middle School, and Whiting High School.

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