Stunningly updated with it's original character maintained, this cape cod home sits on a cozy Whiting, Indiana block close to the BEACH & DOWNTOWN area making it a prime opportunity for a family home or AIRBNB! Enter into the charming foyer that features READING NOOK and lovely view of main living area w/ beautifully RESTORED HARDWOOD flooring. Design and functionality truly stand out here - from the newly REMODELED KITCHEN w/ counter seating and large walk-in pantry, to the modern and relaxing SUNROOM. Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms & LOFT STYLE SPACE for studying, storage, or possible 4th bedroom! In addition, so many BIG TICKET ITEMS have been recently completed- All new plumbing throughout, Brand new A/C, furnace, & water heater, new electric in garage, newer roof only a few yrs old, water supply line replaced, plus all new bathroom & kitchen mechanics & appliances! Whiting is ideally located just a short distance to Chicago (as little as 20 minutes!), and offers so many amenities; from the nationally recognized annual Pierogi Fest and fun downtown area, to the numerous recreation areas including tennis courts, Wolf Lake, Mascot Museum, Ball Park & Wihala beach!
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$219,900
1609 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
3beds
1,828sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$231,000 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$1,685 Estimated rent
Home value
$231,000
$208,000 - $256,000
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Loft style spaceCharming foyerReading nookModern and relaxing sunroomRemodeled kitchenLarge walk-in pantryCounter seating
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Listed by:
Mia Gonzalez,
Century 21 Circle 219-661-3000
Bought with:
Elizabeth Basso, RB19000417
Haven Realty
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 814470
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 137.5
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 119
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 8.5
Bedroom 3
- Area: 162
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 12.0
Den
- Area: 77
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 7.0
Dining room
- Area: 162.5
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.5
Living room
- Area: 156.25
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5
Other
- Description: Foyer & Reading Nook
- Area: 114
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 6.0
Other
- Description: Sunroom
- Area: 104.5
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 5.5
Other
- Description: Pantry
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 4.0
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Free-Standing Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Storage, Primary Downstairs, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters
- Basement: Concrete,Storage Space,Unfinished,Full,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,828
- Total interior livable area: 1,828 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,828
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Frontage length: 25
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
- Dimensions: 25 x 122
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 450306456004000025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Playground, Park, Other, Golf, Lake
Location
- Region: Whiting
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2025 | Sold | $219,900$120/sqft |
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| 2/12/2025 | Pending sale | $219,900$120/sqft |
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| 1/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900$120/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #814470 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2024 | Listing removed | $219,900-4.3%$120/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #804891 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2024 | Price change | $229,8000%$126/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Price change | $229,900-3.2%$126/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Price change | $237,400-1%$130/sqft |
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| 8/2/2024 | Price change | $239,900-1.1%$131/sqft |
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| 7/8/2024 | Price change | $242,500-3%$133/sqft |
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| 6/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $249,900$137/sqft |
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| 6/14/2024 | Contingent | $249,900$137/sqft |
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| 6/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $249,900+149.9%$137/sqft |
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| 5/21/2024 | Sold | $100,000$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,786 +6.2% | $205,000 +14.8% |
| 2024 | $1,682 +27.5% | $178,600 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $1,319 +11.8% | $168,200 +27.5% |
| 2022 | $1,180 +2.3% | $131,900 +11.8% |
| 2021 | $1,154 +6.5% | $118,000 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $1,084 +5.7% | $115,400 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $1,025 +4.4% | $108,400 +6% |
| 2018 | $982 +19.3% | $102,300 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $823 | $97,900 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $823 -11.1% | $91,400 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $926 +13.2% | $90,000 +0.1% |
| 2013 | $818 -6.6% | $89,900 +1.4% |
| 2012 | $876 -7% | $88,700 -2.1% |
| 2011 | $942 -0.6% | $90,600 |
| 2010 | $947 | $90,600 -15.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $106,700 +6% |
| 2007 | -- | $100,700 +20.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $83,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $83,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $83,700 +933.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $8,100 +200% |
| 2001 | -- | $2,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 46394
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Whiting Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Whiting High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Whiting 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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- Indiana
- Lake County
- Whiting
- 46394
- 1609 Central Ave
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