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1609 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394

  • $225,000

    Last sold 04/10/2025 for $219K

  • 3

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,828

    Sqft ($120/Sqft)

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About 1609 Central Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1907
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 3,049 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Stunningly updated with it's original character maintained, this cape cod home sits on a cozy Whiting, Indiana block close to the BEACH & DOWNTOWN area making it a prime opportunity for a family home or AIRBNB! Enter into the charming foyer that features READING NOOK and lovely view of main living area w/ beautifully RESTORED HARDWOOD flooring. Design and functionality truly stand out here - from the newly REMODELED KITCHEN w/ counter seating and large walk-in pantry, to the modern and relaxing SUNROOM. Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms & LOFT STYLE SPACE for studying, storage, or possible 4th bedroom! In addition, so many BIG TICKET ITEMS have been recently completed- All new plumbing throughout, Brand new A/C, furnace, & water heater, new electric in garage, newer roof only a few yrs old, water supply line replaced, plus all new bathroom & kitchen mechanics & appliances! Whiting is ideally located just a short distance to Chicago (as little as 20 minutes!), and offers so many amenities; from the nationally recognized annual Pierogi Fest and fun downtown area, to the numerous recreation areas including tennis courts, Wolf Lake, Mascot Museum, Ball Park & Wihala beach!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Mia Gonzalez
Listing Office - Century 21 Circle
Source: NIRA mls logo
MLS#814470 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked NIRA for data 13 minutes ago
Overview
Heating Central, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Levels/Style One And One Half
Type Residential
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 1828
Status Closed
MLS # 814470
Lot Size (Acres) 0.07
Lot Size (SqFt) 0.07
Property Tax 1682
Year Built 1907
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 1
# of Full Baths 1
# Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 9
Laundry In Basement
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork, Storage, Primary Downstairs, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters
Appliances Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Exterior
Parking Desc Garage Faces Rear, On Street
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Private Yard
Lot Dimensions 25x122
Lot Desc City Lot, Landscaped, Level
Patio/Porch Enclosed, Rear Porch
Fencing Fenced, Wood, Privacy
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity 100 Amp Service
Utilities Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
View Neighborhood
County Lake
Community Features Curbs, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Playground, Park, Other, Golf, Lake
High School District Whiting
High School Whiting High School
Directions From Indianapolis, East On 116th, South On Central To Home On East Side Of Street
APN 450306456004000000
Lot/ Land Details
Road Surface Paved
$225K
Range: $200K-$249K
Last 30 days 
  • Apr 2025
    Public Records
  • Apr 10, 2025 Sold
    $219,900
  • Mar 2025
    mls logo MLS # 814470
  • Mar 23, 2025 Sold
    $219,900
  • Feb 12, 2025 Pending
  • Jan 2, 2025 Listed
    $219,900
  • Oct 2024
    mls logo MLS # 804891
  • Oct 11, 2024 Price Change
    $219,900 (-4.3%)
  • Oct 7, 2024 Price Change
    $229,800
  • Sep 13, 2024 Price Change
    $229,900 (-3.2%)
  • Sep 5, 2024 Price Change
    $237,400 (-1.0%)
  • Aug 2, 2024 Price Change
    $239,900 (-1.1%)
  • Jul 8, 2024 Price Change
    $242,500 (-3.0%)
  • Jun 20, 2024 Listed
  • Jun 14, 2024 Active
  • Jun 6, 2024 Listed
    $249,900
  • 1609 Central Ave
    $219K
  • N/a
  • 46394
    $245K -7% y/y
  • Whiting
    $245K -7% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1607 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 $169,000 2/1 1,000 0
1611 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 $243,000 3/1 984 0.01
1603 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 $250,000 3/2 1,619 0.01
1613 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 $196,000 2/1 1,144 0.02
1601 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 $228,000 4/1 1,693 0.02
1615 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 $260,000 5/2 1,964 0.02
1610 Laporte Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 $231,000 3/1 1,280 0.03
1606 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 $244,000 4/2 1,584 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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6/10
Nathan Hale Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-5
Whiting School City
4/10
Whiting Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Whiting School City
4/10
Whiting High School
public Grades 9-12
Whiting School City
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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