8136 5th St

1,357 Sq. Ft.
$181 / Sq. Ft.
1,357
Sq. Ft.
$181
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This beautiful 2 bed 1.5 bathroom home has been well cared for and it shows! Perfectly located minutes from down town Highlands Highway Ave where you'll find amazing restaurants, bars, and shopping! Head north and you're just a couple minutes from the expressway giving you a short commute to Chicago! Take advantage of Highlands award winning school system with Johnston Elementary School right down the street. This home offers an awesome finished basement with a bonus room and freshly updated half...This beautiful 2 bed 1.5 bathroom home has been well cared for and it shows! Perfectly located minutes from down town Highlands Highway Ave where you'll find amazing restaurants, bars, and shopping! Head north and you're just a couple minutes from the expressway giving you a short commute to Chicago! Take advantage of Highlands award winning school system with Johnston Elementary School right down the street. This home offers an awesome finished basement with a bonus room and freshly updated half bath! Out back is your generously sized 2 car detached garage! Schedule your showing today!

Property Details for 8136 5th Street

Subdivision
n/a
Garage # of Cars
2
LISTING UPDATED: 06/12/2025 06:53 PM

Property Details for 8136 5th Street

StatusClosed
MLS #821086
Days on Market1
Taxes$2,101 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1957
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
CountyLake County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Ellsbury Commercial Group LLC

Sold By RE/MAX Realty Associates

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Building Information for 8136 5th Street

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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Property Information for 8136 5th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South on Kennedy Ave to Duluth, East on Duluth to 5th St., North on 5th St.
  • City/Town: Highland
  • State: IN
  • Township: North
  • ZIP: 46322
  • Latitude: 41.57
  • Longitude: -87.46
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,101.16
  • APN/Key #: 007162702520010
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Legal Description: HOMESTEAD GARDENS 2ND ADD. TO HIGHLAND LOT 10
School Information
  • Junior High School: Highland Middle School
  • Grade School: Johnston Elementary
  • High School: Highland High School
  • School District: Highland
Parking
  • Garage Description: Alley Access, Detached, On Street, Garage Faces Rear, Driveway
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 6,098.40
  • Square Footage: 1357.0
  • Square Footage Source: Estimated
  • Acres: .14
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Few Trees, Landscaped, Front Yard
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, Storage, Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Freezer, Dryer
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Storage Space
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Sq Ft: 457.0
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Total # of Rooms: 9
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 8.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 8.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 19.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 7.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 23.0 x 11.0
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 4.0 x 12.0
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 7.0 x 8.0
  • Room Type: Utility Room

Property History for 8136 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927163927

$245,000
Jun 12, 2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821086

$245,000
May 20, 2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821086

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927163927

$245,000
06/12/2025

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821086

$245,000
05/20/2025

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #821086

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Public Records for 8136 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$31,500Additions$186,600Total$218,100
Tax Record2024$2,114 ($176 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt900 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt900 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1995CountyLAKEAPN45-07-21-203-023.000-026

Schools near 8136 5th Street

This home is within School Town Of Highland.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Highland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Highland High School
Public9 to 12

Southridge Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Ellsbury Commercial Group LLC

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