NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1544 Brown Ave Whiting, IN 46394

Estimated Value: $185,760 - $233,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,075 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2015

Last sale price $75,100 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 177% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,304/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Corner Lot
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Forsythe Park

About This Home

As of March 2015

Corner lot in Whiting! Solid BRICK bungalow with 3 bedrooms, one bath. Living room and formal dining room with hardwood floors, bay window and chandelier. Quaint kitchen with original built in cabinetry and secret door with pull out ironing board . Full basement, fenced yard and one car detached garage. Covered front porch to sit out and enjoy the neighborhood, too! Convenient location with easy access to Calumet Avenue. THIS IS A FANNIE MAE HOMEPATH PROPERTY

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele O'Connor

RE/MAX 10 Schererville License #RB14048805 Listed on: 02/03/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Teibel

SCHUPP Real Estate License #RB14036172

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,319

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 4,181 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x120
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,075 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Park View Add. Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450201475028000023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,319

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot, Paved Road, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR1102
  • Subdivision Name: Park View Add.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Brick
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 1075
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_Auction: No
  • GNR_MiscFeatures: Fixer Upper
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered, Fence
  • Acres: 0.096

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Hammond

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 35x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4181
  • Parcel #: 450201475028000023

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1319

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2015
Closed on
Mar 24, 2015
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Jc Capital Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Michele O'Connor
RE/MAX 10 Schererville
Buyer's Agent
Christine Teibel
SCHUPP Real Estate
List Price
$75,100
Sold Price
$75,100
Current Estimated Value
$207,940

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,840
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2015
Closed on
Feb 2, 2015
Sold by
Citizen Bank Na
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Seller's Agent
Michele O'Connor
RE/MAX 10 Schererville
Buyer's Agent
Christine Teibel
SCHUPP Real Estate
List Price
$75,100
Sold Price
$75,100

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2015
Sold by
Vargas Leonardo
Bought by
Citizens Bank Na and Rbs Citizens Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2006
Sold by
Trenkler Laura
Bought by
Vargas Leonardo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Jc Capital Holdings Llc -- Meridian Title Corp
Federal National Mortgage Association -- Meridian Title Corp
Citizens Bank Na $117,624 None Available
Vargas Leonardo -- Community Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vargas Leonardo $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/25/2015 03/25/15 Sold $75,100 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
03/09/2015 03/09/15 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2015 02/03/15 For Sale $75,100 -- $70 / 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 $7,662 $175,400 $27,300 $148,100
2023 $4,170 $160,300 $26,300 $134,000
2022 $4,170 $155,600 $26,300 $129,300
2021 $3,708 $136,800 $13,200 $123,600
2020 $3,440 $126,000 $13,200 $112,800
2019 $3,382 $118,900 $13,200 $105,700
2018 $3,436 $110,200 $13,200 $97,000
2017 $3,769 $105,400 $13,200 $92,200
2016 $3,176 $102,900 $13,200 $89,700
2014 $1,285 $95,300 $13,200 $82,100
2013 $1,319 $100,200 $13,200 $87,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Michele O'Connor

    RE/MAX

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Christine Teibel

    SCHUPP Real Estate

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR365296

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-02-01-478-028.000-023

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

1544 Brown Ave, Whiting, IN

Not Listed for Sale

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