Affordable 3-bedroom ranch in New Chicago/Hobart area with several major updates already completed, including the kitchen, bathroom, and roof. This home offers a functional one-level layout, appliances included, off-street parking, and room for the next owner to add their own finishing touches. Property is being sold as-is; seller does not intend to make additional repairs.
Pending
$165,000
101 Van Buren Ave, New Chicago, IN 46342
3beds
952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
3,876 Square Feet Lot
$165,200 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off-street parkingAppliances includedFunctional one-level layout
- 47 days |
- 28 |
- 0 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Trevor Powers,
HomeSmart Realty Group 219-472-2004
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 840148
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 196.02
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 12.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 111.76
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 8.8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 148.8
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 12.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154.8
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Gas Cooktop
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 952
- Total interior livable area: 952 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 952
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Concrete
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3,876 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 450919154001000022
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: New Chicago Add 06
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $173/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,076
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
$165,200
$157,000 - $173,000
$1,342/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2026 | Pending sale | $165,000$173/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840148 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000+13.8%$173/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840148 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2022 | Sold | $145,000-12.1%$152/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #518672 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2022 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$173/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #518672 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2022 | Price change | $175,000-6.4%$184/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #518672 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $187,000+367.5%$196/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #518672 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2021 | Sold | $40,000+233.3%$42/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2012 | Sold | $12,000+646.3%$13/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2012 | Sold | $1,608-89.3%$2/sqft |
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| 4/11/2006 | Sold | $15,000$16/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,076 +20.1% | $149,800 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $1,729 +404.5% | $140,500 +13.1% |
| 2023 | $343 -72.9% | $124,200 +182.9% |
| 2022 | $1,266 +7.9% | $43,900 +10.6% |
| 2021 | $1,174 +5.9% | $39,700 +4.5% |
| 2020 | $1,109 -19.8% | $38,000 +5.8% |
| 2019 | $1,384 -0.4% | $35,900 -18% |
| 2018 | $1,389 +3.4% | $43,800 +1.2% |
| 2017 | $1,343 | $43,300 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $1,343 -3.8% | $42,700 -12% |
| 2014 | $1,396 -1.7% | $48,500 -0.8% |
| 2013 | $1,420 +202.3% | $48,900 -5.6% |
| 2012 | $470 +13.5% | $51,800 +11.6% |
| 2011 | $414 +1.5% | $46,400 +5.5% |
| 2010 | $408 | $44,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $44,000 -7.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $47,400 +19.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $39,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $39,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $39,800 +512.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $6,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $6,500 +200.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $2,160 |
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Neighborhood: 46342
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John I Meister Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10River Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10River Forest Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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