NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5518 Reading Ave East Chicago, IN 46312

Roxana Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $187,000 - $233,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,904 Sq Ft
$112/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 07, 2021

Last sale price $164,900 $87 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,288/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cooling Available
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of December 2021

IMMACULATE CONDITION!This 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home with a basement is ready to move in! As you enter this home, you will be greeted by pristine hardwood floors throughout the main floor. The dining room has new French doors with a closet so it can easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom if needed. The hardwood floors continue through both bedrooms and hallway. An updated full hall bathroom and kitchen round out the main floor. The basement has tons of possibilities and include: an updated 3/4 bath, large recreational area, laundry area with utility tub, and dry bar. Enjoy your morning coffee on your front porch or patio - this home features both! The yard is beautifully landscaped, fenced in, and ready for a barbecue. The 1.5 car garage is accessible through the alley, however there is plenty of parking in front of the home for guests. Close to restaurants, stores, and expressways. Schedule your appointment before it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Grady

McColly Real Estate License #RB14039656 Listed on: 10/29/2021

McColly Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Nigel Burt

BHHS Executive Realty License #RB21002017

BHHS Executive Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,089

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 5,828 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 47 x 124
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,904 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Portable Gas Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Roxana Park 5Th Add Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 450332352011000024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,089

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Landscaped, Nearly Level, Sidewalks
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR254
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR254
  • Subdivision Name: Roxana Park 5th Add
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
  • GNR_Exterior: Stone,Vinyl
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 0
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 2
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Microwave, Washer, Other
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio
  • Acres: 0.1338

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, None

Utilities

  • Utilities: On
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: City of East Chicago

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 47 X 124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5828
  • Parcel #: 450332352011000024

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1089

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2021
Closed on
Dec 7, 2021
Sold by
Rodriguez Vidal
Bought by
Mendez Ana and Gonzalez Victor Ramirez
Seller's Agent
Lisa Grady
McColly Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nigel Burt
BHHS Executive Realty
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$164,900
Current Estimated Value
$198,841

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,941
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$131,920
Outstanding Balance
$123,589
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$78,646

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2009
Sold by
Stur Jeffrey C and Estate Of Charles J Stur
Bought by
Rodriguez Vidal

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$17,600
Interest Rate
5.08%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Mendez Ana $329,800 Community Title Company
Rodriguez Vidal -- Ticor Title Highland
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mendez Ana $131,920
Previous Owner Rodriguez Vidal $66,450
Previous Owner Stur Jeffrey C $17,600
Previous Owner Rodriguez Vidal $66,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/07/2021 12/07/21 Sold $164,900 0.0% $87 / Sq Ft
11/03/2021 11/03/21 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2021 10/29/21 For Sale $164,900 -- $87 / 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 $7,717 $171,300 $28,700 $142,600
2023 $1,504 $161,700 $28,700 $133,000
2022 $1,504 $150,400 $27,300 $123,100
2021 $1,110 $111,000 $17,200 $93,800
2020 $1,089 $108,900 $17,200 $91,700
2019 $1,103 $100,700 $17,200 $83,500
2018 $968 $84,200 $17,200 $67,000
2017 $827 $79,200 $17,200 $62,000
2016 $819 $77,300 $17,200 $60,100
2014 $919 $80,700 $17,200 $63,500
2013 $897 $79,700 $17,200 $62,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Grady

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lisa Grady

    McColly Real Estate

    (219) 308-6237

    1 in this area

    528 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nigel Burt

    BHHS Executive Realty

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR502772

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-03-32-352-011.000-024

Indiana Lake County East Chicago 46312 Roxana

5518 Reading Ave, East Chicago, IN

This home is located at 5518 Reading Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312 since 29 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $213,190, approximately $111 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 5518 Reading Ave is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including East Chicago Central High School, East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, and Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech.

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