Beautifully Updated Home with Modern Comforts! This stunning ranch home has been fully updated from top to bottom and is move-in ready. Enjoy a fenced, private backyard with a spacious deck--perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting wood-burning fireplace, low-maintenance vinyl flooring, and a bright, open kitchen with granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The primary bedroom features a private attached bath, and custom shelving in the closets adds smart storage throughout. The 2.5-car attached garage offers even more storage with built-in shelving. This home offers main-floor laundry for convenience. Major updates include a new roof (2023), new furnace and AC (2022). Located close to major highways, shopping, restaurants, and more--this home combines style, comfort, and location all in one.
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$250,000
280 McKinley Ave, New Chicago, IN 46342
3beds
1,446sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
$259,100 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$1,929 Estimated rent
Home value
$259,100
$236,000 - $285,000
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Wood-burning fireplaceFenced private backyardSpacious deckLow-maintenance vinyl flooringGranite countertopsBright open kitchenStainless steel appliances
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Terry McCaleb,
Brokerworks Group 219-786-7000
Bought with:
Luke Weinman, RB21000512
VIA Realty
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 825676
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
Dining room
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Family room
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 15.0
Kitchen
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Living room
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Granite Counters
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,446
- Total interior livable area: 1,446 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,446
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Oversized, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 10,454 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Private, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450919328027000022
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
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
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: New Chicago
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $250,000-4.9%$173/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #825676 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2025 | Pending sale | $263,000$182/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #825676 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $263,000+59.4%$182/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #825676 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2020 | Sold | $165,000+3.2%$114/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #476523 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2020 | Pending sale | $159,900$111/sqft |
Source: Complete Asset Protection Serv #476523 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $159,900+88.3%$111/sqft |
Source: Complete Asset Protection Serv #476523 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2019 | Listing removed | $84,900$59/sqft |
Source: Listing Leaders #454797 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2019 | Pending sale | $84,900$59/sqft |
Source: Listing Leaders #454797 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2019 | Listed for sale | $84,900-5.6%$59/sqft |
Source: Listing Leaders #454797 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2012 | Sold | $89,900$62/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #300460 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2012 | Price change | $89,900-21.8%$62/sqft |
Source: Homepath #300460 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2012 | Price change | $114,900-16.1%$79/sqft |
Source: Homepath #300460 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $136,900+7.8%$95/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Schererville #300460 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2011 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2011 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2011 | Sold | $126,947$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,919 +4.7% | $198,600 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $2,787 -5.4% | $189,300 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $2,945 +10.2% | $182,900 -1.3% |
| 2022 | $2,672 +34.2% | $185,300 +9.1% |
| 2021 | $1,991 +7.5% | $169,900 +23.8% |
| 2020 | $1,852 +0.2% | $137,200 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $1,849 +0% | $129,100 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $1,849 +15% | $126,800 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $1,608 | $125,400 +1.2% |
| 2016 | $1,608 -6% | $123,900 -5.8% |
| 2014 | $1,710 -6.9% | $131,500 -3% |
| 2013 | $1,836 -58.7% | $135,500 -7.2% |
| 2012 | $4,444 +85.3% | $146,000 -9.5% |
| 2011 | $2,398 +0.1% | $161,300 +5.4% |
| 2010 | $2,397 | $153,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $153,000 -5.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $161,800 +38.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $116,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $116,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $116,900 +140.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $48,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $48,600 |
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Neighborhood: 46342
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John I Meister Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10River Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10River Forest Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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