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$277,000
5042 Reading Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
4beds
2,520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$284,500 Zestimate®
$110/sqft
$2,169 Estimated rent
Home value
$284,500
$270,000 - $299,000
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Spacious entertaining peninsulaFinished lower levelNew guttersAll-new finishesOpen-concept main levelPrivate upper-level retreatElegant custom tile work
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christina Steele,
Atlas Real Estate Associates, 866-285-2773,
Karen Seller,
Atlas Real Estate Associates,
Bought with:
Irma Silvas, RB22000952
Integrity Realty Partners
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 839858
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Upper level, very private with tiled bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 149.5
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Description: Double windows for lots of light
- Level: Main
- Area: 116
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 14.5
Bedroom 3
- Description: Spacious walk-in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 92
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 11.5
Bedroom 4
- Description: Egress Window, potential for related living
- Level: Basement
- Area: 119
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 8.5
Den
- Description: Den, office, or TV room with privacy, part of main bedroom suite
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 9.0
Kitchen
- Description: New cabinets, granite, stainless appliances
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 11.0
Living room
- Description: Open floor plan, ceiling fan
- Level: Main
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 11.0
Office
- Description: Extra private space off of bedroom, with daylight window for a home office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 85
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 5.0
Other
- Description: Multi Purpose Room +Laundry, potential for related living/sitting room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 12.0
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, In-Law Floorplan, Granite Counters
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Walk-Out Access,Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,520
- Total interior livable area: 2,520 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,680
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached, Oversized, Alley Access, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450332107035000024
- Special conditions: Agent Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Walshs Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: East Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $110/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $84,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,013
- Date on market: 5/31/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Sold | $277,000-2.8%$110/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839858 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Pending sale | $284,900$113/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839858 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $284,900-1%$113/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839858 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2026 | Listing removed | $287,900$114/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #834750 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $287,900-2%$114/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #834750 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $293,900-1.7%$117/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #834750 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2026 | Price change | $299,000-3.5%$119/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #834750 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $310,000$123/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #834750 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $747 +9.2% | $84,100 +9.6% |
| 2024 | $684 +1.7% | $76,700 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $672 +32% | $71,600 +6.5% |
| 2022 | $509 +9.2% | $67,200 +32% |
| 2021 | $466 +6.2% | $50,900 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $439 -20.1% | $48,200 +8.8% |
| 2019 | $550 +1.3% | $44,300 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $542 +17.5% | $44,600 -1.3% |
| 2017 | $462 | $45,200 +2% |
| 2016 | $462 +14.3% | $44,300 +25.5% |
| 2014 | $404 -9.9% | $35,300 -9.9% |
| 2013 | $448 -20.3% | $39,200 -11.9% |
| 2012 | $563 -9.7% | $44,500 -3.5% |
| 2011 | $623 +3% | $46,100 +7.7% |
| 2010 | $604 | $42,800 -29.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $60,600 -1.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $61,500 +14.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $53,800 +16.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $46,100 +395.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $9,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $9,300 +200% |
| 2001 | -- | $3,100 |
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Neighborhood: Southside
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