Attention investors, future homeowners, or anyone interested in gaining immediate equity with this opportunity. Bring your imagination, do-it-yourself ideas, and elbow grease to bring this diamond in the rough back to the spectacular home that it is destined to be. This charming ranch features three bedrooms, a massive living room/dining combo, kitchen, and bath on the main level. The bedrooms feature beautiful hardwood floors, which may also hidden under the carpet in the other rooms. The full unfinished basement features ample space to finish to your liking! The basement also features a walk-out to the rear yard, making access a breeze. Additionally, the home features two enclosed porch areas, and an oversized attached garage. Situated on nearly a half-acre of land just blocks from downtown Lowell this is one to see!
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$197,000
285 W Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN 46356
3beds
1,729sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.49 Acres Lot
$271,600 Zestimate®
$114/sqft
$1,919 Estimated rent
Home value
$271,600
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Full unfinished basementOversized attached garageEnclosed porch areasBeautiful hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Vicki Vicari,
Impact Indiana Real Estate, LL 219-225-8528
Bought with:
Joseph Pokraka, RB18000213
Century 21 Circle
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 824236
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Kitchen
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Living room
- Area: 420
- Dimensions: 30.0 x 14.0
Other
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Other
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,729
- Total interior livable area: 1,729 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,729
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 451926101005000008
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lowell
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Sold | $197,000-3.9%$114/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #824236 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Pending sale | $205,000$119/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #824236 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Price change | $205,000-8.9%$119/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #824236 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $225,000-4.2%$130/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #824236 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Price change | $234,950-1.7%$136/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #824236 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,000+127.6%$138/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #824236 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2000 | Sold | $105,000$61/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #584369 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,325 +9.6% | $260,900 +7% |
| 2024 | $2,121 +1.2% | $243,900 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $2,096 +44.3% | $231,300 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $1,452 +14.4% | $221,400 +28.9% |
| 2021 | $1,269 +6.2% | $171,700 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $1,195 -0.9% | $161,100 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $1,206 -0.9% | $149,500 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $1,217 +16% | $144,200 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $1,049 | $139,700 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $1,049 +1.3% | $139,400 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $1,035 -3.9% | $135,900 +0.4% |
| 2013 | $1,077 -13.4% | $135,400 +0.8% |
| 2012 | $1,243 +4.2% | $134,300 -3.1% |
| 2011 | $1,193 -5.5% | $138,600 |
| 2010 | $1,263 | $138,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $138,600 -11.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $156,800 +42.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $109,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $109,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $109,900 +911% |
| 2001 | -- | $10,870 |
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Neighborhood: 46356
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Oak Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Lowell Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Lowell Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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