1916 Wespark Ave

1,836 Sq. Ft.
$128 / Sq. Ft.
1,836
Sq. Ft.
$128
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Motivated Seller says make an offer! CORNER LOT HOUSE steps away from 119th Street. Wolf Lake and Whihala Beach are also a short bike ride away! Vintage charm abounds from the moment you walk into the ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH. The living room is centered around a BRICK MANTLE FIREPLACE flanked with bookshelves on the sides and STAINED GLASS WINDOWS above. Inside features HIGH CEILINGS, a formal dining room, TWO UPDATED BATHROOMS, and an updated kitchen! (Seller will provide a CREDIT FOR APPLIANCES!)...Motivated Seller says make an offer! CORNER LOT HOUSE steps away from 119th Street. Wolf Lake and Whihala Beach are also a short bike ride away! Vintage charm abounds from the moment you walk into the ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH. The living room is centered around a BRICK MANTLE FIREPLACE flanked with bookshelves on the sides and STAINED GLASS WINDOWS above. Inside features HIGH CEILINGS, a formal dining room, TWO UPDATED BATHROOMS, and an updated kitchen! (Seller will provide a CREDIT FOR APPLIANCES!) Both floors of the house have NEW FLOORING. The main floor primary bedroom has its own full bath. The second floor provides 3 additional large bedrooms and a full bathroom. Some NEWER MECHANICALS - Water Heater (2015), Roof (2017), Boilers (2007, serviced yearly), some updated vinyl windows. Also, plenty of laundry, storage, and rec space in the FULL BASEMENT! The FENCED BACKYARD is great for entertaining and the corner lot position provides ample guest parking. There is also a separately fenced area on the side of the house for a DOG RUN, private hang out area, or protected garden area. ATTACHED GARAGE with direct access to both the main floor and basement. Conveniently located near parks, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Don't miss the vintage movie theater down lively, historic 119th St! Also a SHORT COMMUTE to Chicago and major expressways for work or play.
  1. Listed by Katherine Stirling • Listing Leaders
    P: (219)-232-9787 C: (219)-232-9787 katherinestirling@outlook.com

Property Details for 1916 Wespark Avenue

Zoning
residential
Subdivision
Wespark
Garage # of Cars
2
LISTING UPDATED: 02/03/2026 09:05 AM

Property Details for 1916 Wespark Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #828265
Days on Market101
Taxes$2,263 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1917
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 1916 Wespark Avenue

Stories-Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,334 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,145

Property Taxes

$189

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1916 Wespark Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Heading EAST on 119th St from Calumet Ave, make a RIGHT onto Wespark Ave. The destination will be the first house on the RIGHT hand side of Wespark.
  • Cross Street Address: 119th
  • City/Town: Whiting
  • State: IN
  • Township: North
  • ZIP: 46394
  • Latitude: 41.68
  • Longitude: -87.50
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,263.00
  • APN/Key #: Tbd
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Legal Description: WEST PARK ADD. L.11 BL.4 N. 10 FT. L.12 BL.4
Parking
  • Garage Description: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Additional Parking, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 4,791.60
  • Square Footage: 1836.0
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor
  • Acres: .11
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Corner Lot
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: Two
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Washer
  • Basement Type: Bath/Stubbed, Walk-Out Access, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
  • Total # Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, High Ceilings
  • Total # of Rooms: 9
Room 1
  • Room Description: Attached Full Bath
  • Room Dimensions: 17.0 x 14.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 15.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 19.0 x 15.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Description: Upstairs Full Bathroom
  • Room Dimensions: 7.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Other
Room 9
  • Room Description: Enclosed Front Porch
  • Room Dimensions: 18.0 x 6.0
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 1916 Wespark Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 2, 2026

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

$235,000
Jan 3, 2026

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

Jan 3, 2026

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

Dec 19, 2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

$239,000
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

$245,000
Oct 14, 2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

$255,000
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

$265,000
Aug 7, 2003

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

$139,900
Aug 7, 2003

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

$139,900
Jun 26, 2003

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

Jun 26, 2003

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

Jun 26, 2003

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

Jun 26, 2003

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

May 13, 2003

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

$139,900
May 13, 2003

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

$135,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/02/2026

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

$235,000
01/03/2026

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

01/03/2026

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

12/19/2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

$239,000
11/11/2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

$245,000
10/14/2025

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

$255,000
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #828265

$265,000
08/07/2003

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

$139,900
08/07/2003

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

$139,900
06/26/2003

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

06/26/2003

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

06/26/2003

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

06/26/2003

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

05/13/2003

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

$139,900
05/13/2003

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #85466

$135,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1916 Wespark Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$31,900Additions$173,700Total$205,600
Tax Record2024$2,185 ($182 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,196 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,196 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,880 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1917Year Renovated1980CountyLAKEAPN45-03-07-176-019.000-023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1916 Wespark Avenue

This home is within School City Of Hammond.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Henry W Eggers Elementary/Middle School
Public7 to 8

Hammond High School
Public9 to 12

George Rogers Clark Middle/High School
Public6 to 12

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