NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5124 Reading Ave East Chicago, IN 46312

Southside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $100,000 - $166,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,202 Sq Ft
$106/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 04, 2014

Last sale price $52,900 $44 Per Sq Ft

Est. 142% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $829/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Balcony
  • Country Kitchen
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of September 2014

GREAT LOCATION! WELL CARED FOR cozy ranch style home, 2 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths, sunroom, large 2.5 car garage. Lots of updates, HW floors, lights fixtures, electric, roof 5-7 yrs old, C/A newer garage & freshly painted. A new stove, refrigerator & dryer are included. Full basement, partially finished with kitchen area & work shop. Plenty of room for a 3rd bedroom or family room. Close to everything.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lois Samuelson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RB14039407 Listed on: 07/20/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Ramonita Pabey

Paradise Real Estate, LLC License #RB14048297

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $162

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 4,026 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33x125
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Dryer
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Central High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kosciusko Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450332152019000024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$162

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Level, Paved
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoOtherEquipment: None
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA166
  • Subdivision Name: Kosciusko Park
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1062
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Country Kitchen, Primary Downstairs
  • Basement: Interior Entry
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 140
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Acres: 0.0924
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: City of East Chicago

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 33x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4026
  • Parcel #: 450332152019000024

Tax Info

  • Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 162

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Central High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2014
Closed on
Sep 4, 2014
Sold by
Bembenista Gregory J and Bembenista Sophia Faye
Bought by
Cerros Enrique
Seller's Agent
Lois Samuelson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ramonita Pabey
Paradise Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$52,900
Sold Price
$52,900
Current Estimated Value
$127,901

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,001
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.65%
Original Mortgage
$50,250
Outstanding Balance
$39,413
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$91,712

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2014
Sold by
Kielbasa Edward and Bembenista Sophia Faye
Bought by
Bembenista Sophia Faye
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
Cerros Enrique -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cerros Enrique $50,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2014 09/04/14 Sold $52,900 0.0% $44 / Sq Ft
08/01/2014 08/01/14 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2014 07/20/14 For Sale $52,900 -- $44 / 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 $3,890 $88,300 $13,000 $75,300
2023 $751 $81,500 $13,000 $68,500
2022 $751 $75,100 $13,500 $61,600
2021 $517 $59,600 $6,700 $52,900
2020 $430 $56,000 $6,700 $49,300
2019 $486 $50,900 $6,700 $44,200
2018 $507 $51,900 $6,700 $45,200
2017 $502 $52,600 $6,700 $45,900
2016 $516 $51,700 $6,700 $45,000
2014 $14 $49,000 $6,700 $42,300
2013 $66 $53,500 $6,700 $46,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Lois Samuelson

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ramonita Pabey

    Paradise Real Estate, LLC

    (219) 313-0074

    1 in this area

    54 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 354882

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-03-32-152-019.000-024

Indiana Lake County East Chicago 46312 Southside

5124 Reading Ave, East Chicago, IN

This home is located at 5124 Reading Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 since 20 July 2014 and is currently estimated at $127,901, approximately $106 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 5124 Reading Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including East Chicago Central High School, St Stanislaus School, and Greater First Christian Aca.

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