NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1731 Central Ave Whiting, IN 46394

Estimated Value: $198,000 - $289,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,496 Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 16, 2020

Last sale price $134,000 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,571/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Carpet
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Fenced

About This Home

As of October 2020

3 bedroom 2 bath home on a quiet residential street in Whiting. Enter through the foyer to the large living and dining rooms. The updated kitchen features granite counter tops and newer appliances that will stay. A 3/4 bath is also featured on the main level. Up the staircase to the second floor you'll find 3 bedrooms, and a full bath with whirlpool tub/shower. Access to the attic is made easy by a pull down attic ladder. A full unfinished basement with washer and dryer has a walk out to the back yard. An enclosed back porch, fenced back yard and a 2 car garage with newer vinyl siding completes this north side property. Close to Lake Michigan, and just 2 blocks to uptown Whiting.Low taxes and Whiting school system.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Stolman

RE/MAX Realty Associates License #RB14040613 Listed on: 08/21/2020

RE/MAX Realty Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynette Huber

Advanced Real Estate, LLC License #RB19000025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,128

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,660 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 122
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 1,496 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Attic Stairs
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Nathan Hale Elementary School
  • Whiting High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Central Park Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450307203010000025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,128

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: TV Antenna
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA337
  • Subdivision Name: Central Park Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1496
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Fixer
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Stairway
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.084
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Whiting

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 122
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3660
  • Parcel #: 450307203010000025

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1128

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2020
Closed on
Oct 7, 2020
Sold by
Sarnecki Marc J and Sarnecki Shari K
Bought by
Garcia Octavio
Seller's Agent
Nancy Stolman
RE/MAX Realty Associates
Buyer's Agent
Lynette Huber
Advanced Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$134,000
Sold Price
$134,000
Current Estimated Value
$240,819

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,819
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.14%
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Outstanding Balance
$94,284
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$146,535

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2005
Sold by
Fear Angela M
Bought by
Sarnecki Marc J and Sarnecki Shari K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,852
Interest Rate
6.36%
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
Garcia Octavio -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Sarnecki Marc J -- Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Garcia Octavio $105,000
Previous Owner Sarnecki Marc J $136,852
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Sold $134,000 0.0% $90 / Sq Ft
09/14/2020 09/14/20 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2020 08/21/20 For Sale $134,000 -- $90 / 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 $8,194 $197,200 $36,400 $160,800
2023 $1,478 $186,000 $36,400 $149,600
2022 $1,478 $147,800 $36,400 $111,400
2021 $1,309 $130,900 $18,600 $112,300
2020 $1,214 $121,400 $18,600 $102,800
2019 $1,128 $112,800 $18,600 $94,200
2018 $1,032 $103,000 $18,600 $84,400
2017 $993 $99,000 $18,600 $80,400
2016 $867 $92,700 $18,600 $74,100
2014 $960 $92,200 $18,600 $73,600
2013 $862 $92,100 $18,600 $73,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Stolman

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Nancy Stolman

    RE/MAX

    (219) 689-5235

    61 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Nancy Stolman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Lynette Huber

    Advanced Real Estate, LLC

    (219) 276-4879

    3 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Lynette Huber
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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 480248

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-03-07-203-010.000-025

Indiana Lake County Whiting 46394

1731 Central Ave, Whiting, IN

This home is located at 1731 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 since 21 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $240,819, approximately $160 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1731 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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