1949 Lake Ave

2,000 Sq. Ft.
$125 / Sq. Ft.
2,000
Sq. Ft.
$125
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Up for sale is a beautiful 3 bedroom home on a corner lot in the highly sought after Robertsdale Neighborhood. This home has beautifully refinished hardwood flooring throughout most of the property. The large living room has a masonry mantel built around a wood burning fireplace. There is a main floor bathroom and bedroom with large his and hers closets. The eat in kitchen is large enough for a full size table, and the adjacent formal dining room sets the scene for some memorable entertaining moments....Up for sale is a beautiful 3 bedroom home on a corner lot in the highly sought after Robertsdale Neighborhood. This home has beautifully refinished hardwood flooring throughout most of the property. The large living room has a masonry mantel built around a wood burning fireplace. There is a main floor bathroom and bedroom with large his and hers closets. The eat in kitchen is large enough for a full size table, and the adjacent formal dining room sets the scene for some memorable entertaining moments. The enclosed screened in sunroom offers tranquility and an invitation for a good read or just chill time. The upstairs has a full bath centered around two oversized bedrooms with lots of character and charm. There are also two cedar closets upstairs with ample storage. The basement is a blank canvas with floor joists over 7 feet from the floor. Home is close to parks, walking trail, shopping, restaurants, churches and an easy commute to Chicago. Make your decision to see soon, for this one of a kind home will not last long.
  1. Listed by James Staley • Weichert Realtors - Shoreline
    P: (708)-975-1653 C: (708)-975-1653 staleybroker64@gmail.com

Property Details for 1949 Lake Avenue

Subdivision
West Park Add
Garage # of Cars
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/07/2026 07:03 PM

Property Details for 1949 Lake Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #835123
Days on Market64
Taxes$2,364 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1937
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,246 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 1949 Lake Avenue

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,246 SF

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Property Information for 1949 Lake Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take 119th East or West to Lake Ave. South to property
  • City/Town: Whiting
  • State: IN
  • Township: North
  • ZIP: 46394
  • Latitude: 41.68
  • Longitude: -87.50
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,364.00
  • APN/Key #: 450307176018000023
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: WEST PARK ADD. L.26 BL.4 S. 16 FT. L.27 BL.4
Parking
  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, On Street, Driveway
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 5,246.00
  • Square Footage: 2000.0
  • Square Footage Source: Estimated
  • Acres: .12
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard, Corner Lot
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Out Buildings: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Entry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0.0
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Total # Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Linoleum
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, His and Hers Closets
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Total # of Rooms: 8
Room 1
  • Room Description: Hardwood
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 13.5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Description: Hardwood
  • Room Dimensions: 17.5 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Description: Hardwood
  • Room Dimensions: 23.5 x 17.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Room Description: Hardwood
  • Room Dimensions: 13.5 x 12.5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Description: Hardwood, Fireplace
  • Room Dimensions: 22.5 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Description: Linoleum
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 13.5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Description: Linoleum, Cupboard
  • Room Dimensions: 6.0 x 3.0
  • Room Type: Pantry
Room 8
  • Room Description: Enclosed Patio
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Sunroom

Property History for 1949 Lake Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #835123

$249,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/07/2026

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #835123

$249,000

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

Public Records for 1949 Lake Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$34,300Additions$192,100Total$226,400
Tax Record2024$2,275 ($190 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,428 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,428 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,246 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated1990CountyLAKEAPN45-03-07-176-018.000-023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1949 Lake 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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1949 Lake Avenue is a single family home for sale in Whiting, IN 46394. This property was listed for sale on March 7, 2026 by Weichert Realtors - Shoreline, it's currently listed at $249,000. This listing's school district is School City Of Hammond. Nearby schools include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Henry W Eggers Elementary/Middle School and Hammond High School. 1949 Lake Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,000 sqft single family home built in 1937.

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