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$144,000

5532 Reading Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

3beds

952sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

5,828 Square Feet Lot

$146,800 Zestimate^®

$151/sqft

$1,433 Estimated rent

Home value

$146,800

$132,000 - $163,000

$1,433/mo

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What's special

Exciting opportunity! This frame ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full baths and a 2 car detached garage. This property is waiting for the right owner to unlock its full potential and turn it into a stunning home. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and recreation, this home is ideal for a first-time buyer ready to transform it into a fabulous living space or an investor looking to add to their rental portfolio.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

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

Dining room

Area: 99
Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0

Kitchen

Area: 108
Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0

Living room

Area: 140
Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.0

Heating

Forced Air

Appliances

Included: None

Features

None
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 952
Total interior livable area: 952 sqft
Finished area above ground: 952

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Exterior features: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 5,828 Square Feet
Dimensions: 0.13
Features: Other

Details

Parcel number: 450332352016000024

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 5th Add

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: East Chicago

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $151/sqft
Tax assessed value: $124,400
Annual tax amount: $2,488
Date on market: 1/31/2025
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Other

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/14/2025	Sold	$144,000-3.9%$151/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #815577 Report a problem
2/25/2025	Pending sale	$149,900$157/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #815577 Report a problem
1/31/2025	Listed for sale	$149,900+43.4%$157/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #815577 Report a problem
3/6/2020	Listing removed	$1,049$1/sqft
Source: Havenbrook Homes Report a problem
1/1/2020	Listed for rent	$1,049$1/sqft
Source: Havenbrook Homes Report a problem
11/10/2019	Listing removed	$1,049$1/sqft
Source: Havenbrook Homes Report a problem
9/18/2019	Listed for rent	$1,049+8.1%$1/sqft
Source: Havenbrook Homes Report a problem
8/29/2018	Listing removed	$970$1/sqft
Source: RESI Report a problem
8/9/2018	Listed for rent	$970+4.9%$1/sqft
Source: RESI Report a problem
8/30/2017	Listing removed	$925$1/sqft
Source: RESI Report a problem
8/5/2017	Listed for rent	$925+2.8%$1/sqft
Source: Go Section8 Report a problem
6/2/2016	Listing removed	$900+10.3%$1/sqft
Source: Altisource Residential Report a problem
3/21/2015	Listing removed	$816$1/sqft
Source: Altisource Rental Homes Report a problem
3/16/2015	Listed for rent	$816$1/sqft
Source: Altisource Rental Homes Report a problem
6/25/2014	Sold	$104,500+22.9%$110/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/19/1999	Sold	$85,000$89/sqft
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #581026 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,620 +5.3%	$143,600 +9.6%
2024	$2,488 +4.8%	$131,000 +5.3%
2023	$2,374 +17.1%	$124,400 +4.8%
2022	$2,028 +6.5%	$118,700 +17.1%
2021	$1,904 +7.8%	$101,400 +6.5%
2020	$1,766 -17.6%	$95,200 +7.8%
2019	$2,144 +16.9%	$88,300 +4.5%
2018	$1,833 +0.4%	$84,500 +6.3%
2017	$1,826	$79,500 +3.2%
2016	$1,826 -3.2%	$77,000 +3.4%
2014	$1,887 +154.9%	$74,500 +1.2%
2013	$740 -11.4%	$73,600 +7.4%
2012	$836 -16.1%	$68,500 -10.1%
2011	$995 -6.5%	$76,200 -5%
2010	$1,064	$80,200 -8.4%
2009	--	$87,600 +4.8%
2007	--	$83,600 +12.8%
2006	--	$74,100
2005	--	$74,100
2004	--	$74,100 +390.7%
2003	--	$15,100
2002	--	$15,100 +200.2%
2001	--	$5,030