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$135,000

5519 Reading Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

3beds

1,752sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$133,900 Zestimate^®

$77/sqft

$1,617 Estimated rent

Home value

$133,900

$122,000 - $146,000

$1,617/mo

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What's special

Great home in Roxana neighborhood that is ready for it's next chapter. 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on main level; and a half bathroom in the basement. Home currently has the washer and dryer in the kitchen; but can be moved back down to the basement to make more room in the kitchen. One bedroom has patio doors to the large deck. This can even be turned into a dining room if needed. Home features a driveway, windows and roof replaced around 2010, furnace and A/C replaced around 2020. Close to public transportation!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
3/4 bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 3

Primary bedroom

Area: 120
Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0

Bedroom 2

Area: 110
Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0

Bedroom 3

Area: 110
Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0

Kitchen

Area: 100
Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0

Living room

Area: 196
Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0

Heating

Forced Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters
Basement: Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,752
Total interior livable area: 1,752 sqft
Finished area above ground: 952

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway, Paved
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Partial,Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Near Public Transit, Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 450332353003000024
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Roxana Park 4th Add

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: East Chicago

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $77/sqft
Tax assessed value: $155,700
Annual tax amount: $1,339
Date on market: 1/3/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/4/2026	Listing removed	$2,025$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
3/27/2026	Listed for rent	$2,025$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
2/2/2026	Sold	$135,000$77/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832336 Report a problem
1/3/2026	Pending sale	$135,000$77/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #832336 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,339 +2%	$155,700 +9%
2024	$1,313 +2%	$142,800 +5.9%
2023	$1,287 +16.7%	$134,800 +4.7%
2022	$1,103 +23.8%	$128,700 +16.7%
2021	$891 +14.2%	$110,300 +6.7%
2020	$780 -1.3%	$103,400 +8%
2019	$790 +24.1%	$95,700 +4.6%
2018	$637 -6.1%	$91,500 +6.3%
2017	$678	$86,100 +3.2%
2016	$678 +20.4%	$83,400 +3.9%
2014	$564 -38.5%	$80,300 +1.3%
2013	$916 +1.5%	$79,300 +7.5%
2012	$903 -20.3%	$73,800 -11.6%
2011	$1,132 -4.7%	$83,500 -3.9%
2010	$1,188	$86,900 -8.3%
2009	--	$94,800 +4.2%
2007	--	$91,000 +15.8%
2006	--	$78,600
2005	--	$78,600
2004	--	$78,600 +370.7%
2003	--	$16,700
2002	--	$16,700 +199.8%
2001	--	$5,570