NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1609 Central Ave Whiting, IN 46394

Estimated Value: $224,000 - $234,092

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,828 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 21, 2025

Last sale price $219,900 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,399 / mo

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Community Lake
  • No HOA
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of March 2025

Stunningly updated with it's original character maintained, this cape cod home sits on a cozy Whiting, Indiana block close to the BEACH & DOWNTOWN area making it a prime opportunity for a family home or AIRBNB! Enter into the charming foyer that features READING NOOK and lovely view of main living area w/ beautifully RESTORED HARDWOOD flooring. Design and functionality truly stand out here - from the newly REMODELED KITCHEN w/ counter seating and large walk-in pantry, to the modern and relaxing SUNROOM. Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms & LOFT STYLE SPACE for studying, storage, or possible 4th bedroom! In addition, so many BIG TICKET ITEMS have been recently completed- All new plumbing throughout, Brand new A/C, furnace, & water heater, new electric in garage, newer roof only a few yrs old, water supply line replaced, plus all new bathroom & kitchen mechanics & appliances! Whiting is ideally located just a short distance to Chicago (as little as 20 minutes!), and offers so many amenities; from the nationally recognized annual Pierogi Fest and fun downtown area, to the numerous recreation areas including tennis courts, Wolf Lake, Mascot Museum, Ball Park & Wihala beach!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mia Gonzalez

Century 21 Circle License #RB14050313 Listed on: 01/02/2025

Century 21 Circle

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Basso

Haven Realty License #RB19000417

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,682

Year Built

  • Built in 1907 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25x122
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,828 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Whiting High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450306456004000025

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,682

Year Built

Built in 1907 | Remodeled

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • ResoLotFeatures: City Lot, Landscaped, Level
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1369
  • Subdivision Name: N/A
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1828
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedArea: 0.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Free-Standing Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Storage, Primary Downstairs, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters
  • Basement: Concrete, Storage Space, Unfinished, Full, Exterior Entry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood, Privacy
  • Acres: 0.07
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Rear Porch
  • Reso Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear, On Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Playground, Park, Other, Golf, Lake
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Whiting

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 25x122
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 0.07
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 450306456004000025

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1682

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Whiting High School

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2025
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mia Gonzalez
Century 21 Circle
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Basso
Haven Realty
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$219,900
Views
178
Current Estimated Value
$232,987

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,087
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.72%
Original Mortgage
$215,916
Interest Rate
0.0675%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Acuity Title
$100,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $215,916
Closed $88,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $219,900 0.0% $120 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2025 01/02/25 For Sale $219,900 -- $120 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $1,682 $205,000 $30,300 $174,700
2024 $7,410 $178,600 $30,300 $148,300
2023 $1,682 $168,200 $30,300 $137,900
2022 $1,319 $131,900 $30,300 $101,600
2021 $1,180 $118,000 $15,500 $102,500
2020 $1,154 $115,400 $15,500 $99,900
2019 $1,084 $108,400 $15,500 $92,900
2018 $1,025 $102,300 $15,500 $86,800
2017 $982 $97,900 $15,500 $82,400
2016 $841 $91,400 $15,500 $75,900
2014 $926 $90,000 $15,500 $74,500
2013 $818 $89,900 $15,500 $74,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 814470

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-03-06-456-004.000-025

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