Beautiful classic Bungalow in an ideal location! Perfect for commuters with under a 30-minute drive to downtown Chicago and less than a mile to charming Downtown Whiting. Lovingly maintained. It features original hardwood floors, colonial grid windows, wide baseboards and crown molding throughout. Enjoy the outdoors on a large, welcoming front porch or relax in the private backyard oasis with a spacious patio. The kitchen boasts creme glazed maple 42" cabinets with soft-close drawers and stainless-steel appliances. Upstairs bathroom remodeled in 2024. Water heater replaced 2021. Small town charm, big city access. College bound eligible.
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$213,000
1531 Brown Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
2beds
1,025sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
4,181.76 Square Feet Lot
$228,300 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$1,450 Estimated rent
Home value
$228,300
$210,000 - $247,000
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Spacious patioColonial grid windowsLarge welcoming front porchCrown moldingWide baseboardsStainless-steel appliancesPrivate backyard oasis
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Listed by:
Eileen Doukas,
Listing Leaders Northwest 219-961-5478
Bought with:
Aziza Gil, RB20000630
McColly Real Estate
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 812358
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 9.0
Bonus room
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6.0 x 6.0
Dining room
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Kitchen
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 8.0
Living room
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 21.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Portable Dishwasher, Washer, Vented Exhaust Fan, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, High Speed Internet, Crown Molding
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,025
- Total interior livable area: 1,025 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,025
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 4,181 sqft
- Dimensions: 35 x 120
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450201479011000023
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Park
Location
- Region: Whiting
- Subdivision: Parkview
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2024 | Sold | $213,000-0.9%$208/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #812358 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2024 | Contingent | $214,900$210/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #812358 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $214,900+40.9%$210/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #812358 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2021 | Sold | $152,500+22.6%$149/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2017 | Sold | $124,400+30.9%$121/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #414844 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2014 | Sold | $95,000-4.9%$93/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #354357 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2014 | Listed for sale | $99,900$97/sqft |
Source: Briar Executive Realty #354357 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2014 | Listing removed | $99,900$97/sqft |
Source: Briar Executive Realty #354357 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2014 | Listed for sale | $99,900+1696.4%$97/sqft |
Source: Briar Executive Realty #354357 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2013 | Sold | $5,561$5/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,891 -13.2% | $184,300 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $2,179 +1.8% | $172,700 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $2,141 +22.7% | $168,400 +2.9% |
| 2022 | $1,744 +5.6% | $163,700 +21.3% |
| 2021 | $1,652 +2.3% | $135,000 +5.5% |
| 2020 | $1,615 -3.5% | $128,000 +3% |
| 2019 | $1,674 -2.5% | $124,300 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $1,716 +31.6% | $115,700 +7.1% |
| 2017 | $1,304 | $108,000 +18.3% |
| 2016 | $1,304 -38.7% | $91,300 +34.5% |
| 2014 | $2,127 +24.3% | $67,900 +17.7% |
| 2013 | $1,711 -9.1% | $57,700 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $1,881 -7.1% | $58,800 -12% |
| 2011 | $2,026 -4.6% | $66,800 +4.7% |
| 2010 | $2,123 | $63,800 -22.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $81,900 +2.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $79,900 +19.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $67,000 +463% |
| 2003 | -- | $11,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $11,900 +200.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $3,960 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Robertsdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Henry W Eggers Elementary/Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 2/10Hammond High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Benjamin Franklin Elem School
- Middle: Henry W. Eggers
- High: Hammond High School
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Indiana
- Lake County
- Whiting
- 46394
- Robertsdale
- 1531 Brown Ave
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