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5532 Reading Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312

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For Sale
Sale Pending

$149,900

3 beds • 1 baths • 952 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 986 /mo. †

6.76% APR for 30 yrs.
$2,488 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $157.46
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

  • Basement
    Rooms

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Exciting opportunity! This frame ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full baths and a 2 car detached garage. This property is waiting for the right owner to unlock its full potential and turn it into a stunning home. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and recreation, this home is ideal for a first-time buyer ready to transform it into a fabulous living space or an investor looking to add to their rental portfolio.
MLS# 815577

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(708) 515-4505

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Heating System
    Forced Air
  • Lot Size
    0.13 Acres
  • Rooms
    Basement, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room

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Monthly Payment Breakdown

  • Principle and Interest
    $779
  • Property Taxes
    $207
  • Hazard Insurance
    $0
  • Private Mortgage Insurance
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  • HOA Dues
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  • Total Monthly Payment:
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Schools

William Mckinley Elementary School

Grades KG-6 Public School

East Chicago, IN 46312 1 miles
4825 magoun ave

538 total students
17:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: D+

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Columbia Elementary School 0.3 miles Public PK-5
St Stanislaus School 0.9 miles Private PK-8
Bishop Noll Institute/catholic Dioece Of Gary 1.1 miles Private 9-12
Hammond Central High School 1.2 miles Public 9-12 D
Area Career Center 1.3 miles Public 9-12
Irving Elementary School 1.4 miles Public PK-5 D+
Maywood Elementary School 1.4 miles Public PK-5 D-
Wallace Elementary School 1.4 miles Public PK-5 C+
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School 1.5 miles Public KG-6 C-
Lafayette Elementary School 1.5 miles Public PK-5
Eggers Middle School 1.6 miles Public 6-8 C
Jefferson Elementary School 1.8 miles Public PK-5 C-
Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse 1.8 miles Private PK-8
Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech 1.9 miles Public 6-12 C
East Chicago Central High School 1.9 miles Public 9-12 D-
Carrie Gosch Pk Center 2 miles Public PK
St Casimir School 2 miles Private KG-8
St John Bosco Elementary School 2.1 miles Private PK-8
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy 2.1 miles Public KG-8 B-

Columbia Elementary School

Distance: 0.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

St Stanislaus School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Bishop Noll Institute/catholic Dioece Of Gary

Distance: 1.1 miles

Type Private

Grades: 9-12

Hammond Central High School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

D

Area Career Center

Distance: 1.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

Irving Elementary School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

D+

Maywood Elementary School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

D-

Wallace Elementary School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

C+

Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-6

C-

Lafayette Elementary School

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

Eggers Middle School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C

Jefferson Elementary School

Distance: 1.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

C-

Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse

Distance: 1.8 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech

Distance: 1.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-12

C

East Chicago Central High School

Distance: 1.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

D-

Carrie Gosch Pk Center

Distance: 2 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK

St Casimir School

Distance: 2 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-8

St John Bosco Elementary School

Distance: 2.1 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy

Distance: 2.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

B-

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for East Chicago, IN 46312

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East Chicago, IN 46312

This community’s employment is highest in the production occupations and administrative support industries. The area’s overall household expenses are below the national average.

84° July
Hottest Average Month
16° January
Coldest Average Month
9,527 Total Households in Area
-0.7% Increase in population since the year 2010
36.8%
of households
have children
25 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for East Chicago, IN 46312

East Chicago, IN 46312 has a population of 25,795 people in 9,527 households with a median age of 36 years old.

-0.7%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
9,717
Total households as of 2010
1.4%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 36 years old. The smallest percentage group is 25-34 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

Hispanic 53%
Black 42%
Other 25%
White 16%
Native American 1%
Asian <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is Hispanic at 53%, followed by Black at 42%, Other at 25%, and White at 16%.

Economics
for East Chicago, IN 46312

1,812 /sq mi
Population Density
$41,404 /yr
Median Household Income
$206,663
Median Sales Price
25 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is Under $15k representing 20.74% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 91%
  • Walk or Bike 5%
  • Work from Home 3%
  • Public Transit 1%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 5,210 46%
Owned 4,317 38%
Vacant 1,775 16%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 54%
Blue Collar 46%

Family & Education Facts
for East Chicago, IN 46312

36 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.7
persons per
household

28.2%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 40%
Some High School 26%
Some College 17%
Associates Degree 8%
Bachelors Degree 7%
Graduate Degree 3%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 39.54% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
36.8% of households have children

Weather
for East Chicago, IN 46312

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 84° F in July to a low of 16° F in January

84° July
Hottest Average Month
16° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
16°
31°
Feb
20°
35°
Mar
29°
45°
Apr
39°
59°
May
49°
69°
Jun
59°
80°
Jul
64°
84°
Aug
63°
82°
Sep
55°
75°
Oct
44°
64°
Nov
33°
49°
Dec
22°
36°

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This information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on in making any home-buying decisions. School information does not guarantee enrollment. Contact a local real estate professional or the school district(s) for current information on schools. This information is not intended for use in determining a person's eligibility to attend a school or to use or benefit from other city, town or local services.

† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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