Sold
Last Sold Price
8 beds
53 Ruth St, Hammond, IN 46320
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1912Year Built

Description

Brick row-style duplex located just minutes from downtown Hammond! Each side features 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, spacious living rooms, and dining rooms with charming fireplaces. Large eat-in kitchens provide plenty of space for cooking and gathering. Primary bedrooms open to private balconies, perfect for fresh air and morning coffee. Full basements offer excellent storage or future finishing potential. One unit even has a convenient main-floor bedroom. One side is currently rented while the other is...Brick row-style duplex located just minutes from downtown Hammond! Each side features 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, spacious living rooms, and dining rooms with charming fireplaces. Large eat-in kitchens provide plenty of space for cooking and gathering. Primary bedrooms open to private balconies, perfect for fresh air and morning coffee. Full basements offer excellent storage or future finishing potential. One unit even has a convenient main-floor bedroom. One side is currently rented while the other is vacant and move-in ready--ideal for house hacking or adding to your investment portfolio. A great opportunity to own a character-filled property close to shops, dining, and transportation

Listing Agent

  1. Larita Thomas

    Larita Thomas

    Listing Agent

    @properties/Christie's Intl RE

    P: (219) 973-8481

    M: (219) 973-8481

Listing closed: 09/19/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 825321

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$285,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

93.3%

Hammond, IN

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Property Information for 53 Ruth Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,251 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential Income / Duplex
  • County: Lake County
  • Subdivision: Homewood Add Hammond
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • OriginalListPrice: $325,000.00
  • NRA_ExemptionYN: No
  • SpecialListingConditions: None
  • NRA_AuctionYN: No
  • TaxAssessedValue: $232,800.00
  • NRA_EarnestMoneyDeposit: $3,500.00
Building Information
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,600 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hohman to Ruth Street, head west to property
  • City/Town: Hammond
  • State: IN
  • Township: North
  • ZIP: 46320
  • Latitude: 41.61
  • Longitude: -87.52
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $6,251.00
  • APN/Key #: 450601104031000023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Legal Description: HOMEWOOD ADD. BL.4 LOTS 11 & 12
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 6,600.00
  • Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Acres: .15
  • LotSizeSource: Assessor
  • WaterfrontYN: No
  • AboveGradeFinishedArea: 3460.0
  • View: Neighborhood
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Subtype 1: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • AdditionalParcelsYN: No
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • GarageYN: No
  • AssociationYN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • WaterSource: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Levels: Two
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Cooling: Other
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings
  • Total # of Rooms: 14
  • FireplaceYN: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • TenantPays: Electricity, Gas
  • LeaseConsideredYN: No
  • OwnerPays: Management

Property History for 53 Ruth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 19, 2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #825321

$320,000
Sep 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927170788

$320,000

+8.3% / yr

Aug 14, 2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #825321

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/19/2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #825321

$320,000
09/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927170788

$320,000

+8.3% / yr

08/14/2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #825321

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

Public Records for 53 Ruth Street

Taxable ValueLand$22,600Additions$303,800Total$326,400
Tax Record2024$6,344 ($529 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,460 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,460 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,600 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1912Year Renovated1995CountyLAKEAPN45-06-01-104-031.000-023

Schools near 53 Ruth Street

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
Kenwood Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Henry W Eggers Elementary/Middle School
Public7 to 8

Hammond High School
Public9 to 12

Area Career Center
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Ruth Street, Hammond, IN 46320
$320,000
8
6,600
$33,000
7
3,460
6,534
1,814
11,543
18,728
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