This charming brick bungalow is conveniently situated in the historically coveted Robertsdale neighborhood of Whiting, Indiana. As it sits, this home features an enclosed porch (flex space #1), family room, sitting room (flex space #2), dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and a 3rd flex space and laundry room - all on the main floor. The enclosed porch, front sitting room, and rear laundry room flex spaces offer tremendous functionality and flexibility for this home's new owners. Aside from the open floorplan between the family and dining rooms, whether seeking a home with office(s), a playroom, music room/ conservatory, den, game room, workout room, craft room, or any other number of possibilities, this home has so much to offer. In addition, this home currently boasts an upstairs related-living 1 bedroom / 1 bath apartment. This nicely sized apartment features hardwood floors, an eat in kitchen, family room, and generous storage. Should the new owners of this historic home prefer, the apartment could possibly be renovated to allow for additional upstairs bedrooms. Please note also that the unfinished basement of this home has a 2nd set of laundry facilities, utility sink, work bench, as well as a shower and toilet. Located just 16 miles to the loop, 4 miles to the Southshore Train, a mile to Whihala Beach, and convenient to expressways & shopping - this home offers great quality of life as well. The new owners will enjoy the peace of mind having newer Anderson windows (2019), professional waterproofing (2017), and a newer roof (2016). Both sets of washers & dryers are included. Come see everything that this home and area have to offer!Buyer and their agent to verify measurements and schools.
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$166,000
1718 Lake Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
3beds
2,048sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
3,720 Square Feet Lot
$202,900 Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$2,365 Estimated rent
Home value
$202,900
$183,000 - $225,000
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Listed by:
Jennifer Johns,
McColly Real Estate 219-322-5508
Bought with:
Cuong Le, RB21002450
Ellsbury Group
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 812977
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bonus Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Hardwood floor
- Area: 113.83
- Dimensions: 11.58 x 9.83
Bedroom 2
- Description: New carpet
- Area: 113.83
- Dimensions: 11.58 x 9.83
Bedroom 3
- Description: Wood Floors. There is a full bathroom upstairs as well.
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 13.0
Bonus room
- Description: Flex Space 1 - Fully enclosed porch/ bonus space with HVAC & electrical. ...So many possibilities!
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 12.0
Bonus room
- Description: Flex Space 2 - Sitting room/ office/ conservatory, bonus space, open to family room and dining room. Many possibilities. New carpet
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 10.0
Dining room
- Description: Open to family room and front sitting room/ office... New carpet
- Area: 140.04
- Dimensions: 11.67 x 12.0
Family room
- Description: Open to both the front sitting room/ office... and dining room. New carpet
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 12.0
Family room
- Description: Wood Floors. Upstairs space would also allow for additional bedrooms/ other living spaces.
- Area: 114
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 12.0
Kitchen
- Description: Renovated in 2011
- Area: 101.25
- Dimensions: 11.25 x 9.0
Kitchen
- Description: Upstairs apartment, possible related living space. No appliances. Upstairs space would also allow for additional bedrooms/ other living spaces.
- Area: 136.5
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 13.0
Laundry
- Description: Flex Space 3 - Large space! In addition to the existing laundry facilities, possible office, workout room, den, bedroom conversion... This is 1 of 2 laundry areas.
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 18.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Other, Washer, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Basement, See Remarks, Multiple Locations, Main Level
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, Primary Downstairs
- Basement: Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,048
- Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,048
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Alley Access, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: Marina in Community
Lot
- Size: 3,720 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 124
- Features: City Lot, Level, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 450307103021.000023
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
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 & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Restaurant, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Playground
- Subdivision: Robertsdale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Whiting
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,858
- Date on market: 12/6/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Alley Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/25/2026 | Listing removed | $1,850$1/sqft |
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| 12/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,850-2.6%$1/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Price change | $1,900-5%$1/sqft |
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| 1/28/2025 | Price change | $2,000-7%$1/sqft |
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| 1/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,150$1/sqft |
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| 12/6/2024 | Sold | $166,000+23.4%$81/sqft |
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| 11/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $134,500$66/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Robertsdale
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- Lake County
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- 46394
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- 1718 Lake Ave
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