$352,900
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

1844 Austin Ave Schererville, IN 46375

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$247 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Homan Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to Peter G Redar Memorial Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to your dream ranch retreat in the heart of Schererville, Indiana. This meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath ranch offers 1,428 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space and sits on nearly half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, complete with a fully fenced yard and mature trees that offer both privacy and charm.Step inside and immediately feel at home. A modern, waterproof luxury flooring flows seamlessly throughout the home, offering both durability and style. The spacious eat-in kitchen is a true showstopper--completely renovated with custom cabinetry, gleaming granite countertops, and brand-new, never-used stainless steel appliances. Every detail has been carefully upgraded over the past 19 years using high-quality, lasting materials, including Andersen windows, new siding and insulation, solid core doors, custom blinds, dual heating systems (boiler and forced air), and a full perimeter drain tile system in the basement, making this a truly low-maintenance home for years to come.Two well-appointed bedrooms share a beautifully refreshed full bath, while the primary suite serves as a private oasis with peaceful backyard views, dual walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired ensuite featuring a custom step-in shower. The full unfinished basement doubles your living space and provides a blank canvas for your dream rec room, home gym, or entertainment area.Step outside to a serene back deck overlooking a tranquil yard and firepit area--ideal for relaxing or gathering with friends. The attached tandem 2-car garage offers generous space for parking and a workshop, and the extra-wide driveway provides off-street parking for up to eight vehicles. Located next to Redar Park, home to many of Schererville's favorite local events, and just steps from the Pennsy Greenway Trail, this home puts outdoor recreation and community fun right at your fingertips.As a bonus, use the seller's preferred lender and receive a 500 closing cost credit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brooke Metz

eXp Realty, LLC License #RB14052503 Listed on: 07/20/2025

eXp Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Grady

McColly Real Estate License #RB14039656

McColly Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,811

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,428 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Display Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Homan Elementary School
  • Grimmer Middle School
  • Lake Central High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kuehl's Add To Schererville Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451115152006000036
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,811

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Wooded, Rectangular Lot, Private, Front Yard
  • Reso View: Neighborhood
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1768
  • Subdivision Name: KUEHL'S ADD TO SCHERERVILLE
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1428
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds, Display Window(s)
  • AuctionYN: No
  • AccessibilityFeaturesYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Granite Counters, Pantry, His and Hers Closets, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Acres: 0.43
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Central, Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lake Central
  • Middle Or Junior School: Grimmer Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18730.8
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 451115152006000036

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2810.78

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Lake Central High School
  • Elementary School: Homan Elementary School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Centracchio Karen
Bought by
Doyle Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Brooke Metz
eXp Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Grady
McColly Real Estate
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$352,900
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.86%
Views
44

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-45.72%
Original Mortgage
$346,507
Outstanding Balance
$346,507
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$4,226

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2006
Sold by
Wertman D Brian
Bought by
Centracchio Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,900
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed -- Community Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $346,507 FHA
Previous Owner $165,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,315 FHA
Previous Owner $158,368 FHA
Previous Owner $127,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $27,100 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $352,900 +0.9% $247 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2025 07/20/25 For Sale $349,900 -- $245 / 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 $5,849 $306,600 $67,200 $239,400
2023 $2,327 $287,200 $60,500 $226,700
2022 $2,327 $243,700 $60,500 $183,200
2021 $2,238 $238,900 $60,500 $178,400
2020 $1,738 $192,800 $38,200 $154,600
2019 $1,650 $171,900 $38,200 $133,700
2018 $1,671 $171,900 $38,200 $133,700
2017 $1,602 $173,500 $38,200 $135,300
2016 $1,379 $155,700 $38,200 $117,500
2014 $1,272 $154,000 $38,300 $115,700
2013 $1,270 $150,900 $38,200 $112,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 824584

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-11-15-152-006.000-036