Charming 3 bedroom home set on over 1/2 acre with a 2 car garage and fully fenced yard. Updated kitchen features modern cabinetry, solid surface counters, stainless steel appliances, and a wine fridge. Renovated bath with custom tile surround. Neutral finishes throughout with vinyl windows provide a move in ready feel while still offering room to make it your own. Large rear addition offers flexible living space ideal for a family room, office, or entertaining. Unfinished basement provides additional storage or future expansion potential. Enjoy the expansive yard with mature trees, patio area, fire pit, and storage shed. Convenient location near shopping, dining, and major roadways.
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$250,000
5135 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368
3beds
1,508sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.54 Acres Lot
$250,300 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$1,774 Estimated rent
Home value
$250,300
$233,000 - $268,000
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Fully fenced yardPatio areaModern cabinetryFire pitStorage shedVinyl windowsNeutral finishes throughout
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Listed by:
Ryan Behrens,
RE/MAX 10 Schererville 219-865-0777
Bought with:
Lesly Cortes-Martinez, RB25000851
Banga Realty, LLC
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 838121
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 250
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 25.0
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 10.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Other, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Open Floorplan
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,508
- Total interior livable area: 1,508 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,508
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Oversized, Garage Faces Side, Additional Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Storage, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.54 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Private, Front Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 640515178001000016
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portage
- Subdivision: Dohertys Add 04
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $250,000+2%$166/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838121 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Pending sale | $245,000$162/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838121 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+10.3%$162/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #838121 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $222,040-7.1%$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2024 | Listing removed | $238,999$158/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #811862 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Price change | $238,999-0.4%$158/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #811862 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $239,999+4.3%$159/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #811862 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2024 | Sold | $230,000+2.2%$153/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #543233 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2023 | Contingent | $225,000$149/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #543233 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $225,000+87.5%$149/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #543233 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2018 | Sold | $120,000-62.5%$80/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09833164 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2016 | Sold | $319,900$212/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,963 +12.7% | $214,500 +9.3% |
| 2024 | $1,742 +11.5% | $196,300 +13.1% |
| 2023 | $1,563 +9.4% | $173,600 +10.8% |
| 2022 | $1,429 +7.4% | $156,700 +9.4% |
| 2021 | $1,330 +2.2% | $143,300 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $1,301 +45.9% | $133,400 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $892 -55.4% | $130,500 +27.9% |
| 2018 | $2,001 | $102,000 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $2,001 -6.6% | $98,900 -6.6% |
| 2016 | $2,142 +6.4% | $105,900 +11.1% |
| 2014 | $2,014 +9.3% | $95,300 +4.3% |
| 2013 | $1,843 -3.6% | $91,400 -4.4% |
| 2012 | $1,912 -2% | $95,600 -2% |
| 2011 | $1,952 -2.3% | $97,600 -2.3% |
| 2010 | $1,998 -19.8% | $99,900 -19.4% |
| 2009 | $2,490 | $123,900 +21.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,900 +10.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $92,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 46368
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wallace Aylesworth ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10William Fegely Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Portage High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
- Middle: Fegely Middle School
- High: Portage 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
- Porter County
- Portage
- 46368
- 5135 Central Ave
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