1626 Laporte Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
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OFF MARKET

1626 Laporte Ave
Whiting, IN 46394

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,640 sqft

$289,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,781/mo*
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$289,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,781/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
2,640 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Come and see this Craftsman style Cape Cod on Whiting's Northside. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the breezes off Lake Michigan on your open front porch. Step into the oversized Living Room with it's attached light and bright sitting area, featuring hardwood floors, crown molding and a comforting fireplace. Continue on through to the Dining Room which can serve the largest of gatherings and offers wood floors and a built in window seat. The huge Kitchen is adjacent to the dining room and is a cooks dream. Plenty of counter top space, a huge kitchen peninsula offers counter space, seating and extra storage below, a commercial grade 6 burner convection oven/range with vented exhaust, refrigerator and dishwasher are the included appliances. Making your way upstairs via a double staircase you'll find a huge Primary Bedroom with great closet space, 3 additional Bedrooms, one of which serves as a Home Office. Not finished yet as you'll find extra living space in the lower level. A 24' x 14' Recreation Room with a decorative Fireplace (non working) an adjacent 3/4 Bath and Laundry Room are featured in this space. A Work Shop area with more storage and convenient access to the back yard by way of a covered walk out door area. The large Fully Fenced Backyard features a Brick Patio and several Garden Areas plus a 2 car Garage with door opener. This lovely homes is calling for a new owner. Pick up the phone and call today! Pre Approved Buyers.
1626 Laporte Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,640 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $255,000 on Oct 24, 2024 (7% below the $274,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $289,300, with a rent estimate of $2,358/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1626 Laporte Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Block,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Full,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2640 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Electricity ConnectedAppliances: Convection Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range Hood, Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Gas Oven, DishwasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Lower Level,In BasementRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Radiant,Hot WaterHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Basement, Living Room, See RemarksHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames, Storm Window(s)
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One and One Half
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Front PorchFencing: Back Yard, Wood, Fenced, FullExterior: GardenGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Street
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Alley Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 40
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2068

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 450306456025.000025

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $274,900

Location

Direction & Address
City: WhitingCommunity: Davidson's 10th Add
School Information
Elementary School: Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolJr High / Middle School: Whiting Middle SchoolHigh School: Whiting High SchoolHigh School District: Whiting

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2640 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Street LightsNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4878.72 sqft

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 808797Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2068Below Grade Unfinished Area: 462

Additional Information

Street Lights
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Nancy Stolman
RE/MAX Realty Associates, (219) 922-8400
Bought with: Shaleeka Gunn, Listing Leaders Northwest, (219) 961-5478
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#808797

Price History for 1626 Laporte Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/24/2024$255,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #808797
08/19/2024$279,900Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #808797
07/17/2024ListingRemovedNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800321
07/09/2024$280,000PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800321
05/23/2024$295,000PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800321
04/30/2024$347,000PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800321
04/12/2024$385,000PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800321
03/18/2024$395,000PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800321
03/10/2024$405,000PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800321
03/03/2024$415,000Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #800321
09/28/2000$127,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #20118

Market trends in Whiting

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,478
Assessment$281,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1626 Laporte Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1549 Atchison Ave, Whiting, IN
0.16
Single-Family Home
$250,000
10/17/25
4
2
2,474
1649 Laporte Ave, Whiting, IN
0.06
Single-Family Home
$188,500
02/05/26
4
2
1,974
1742 Sheridan Ave, Whiting, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$250,000
09/23/25
3
1.5
2,593
1642 Cleveland Ave, Whiting, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$239,000
09/05/25
3
2
1,882
1732 Cleveland Ave, Whiting, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$315,000
08/22/25
3
1.5
3,240
1711 Central Ave, Whiting, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$279,900
03/20/26
3
1
2,304
1813 Sheridan Ave, Whiting, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$257,900
02/27/26
5
2
1,802
1018 Myrtle Ave, Whiting, IN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$240,000
09/26/25
3
2
2,448
1431 Lake Ave, Whiting, IN
0.44
Single-Family Home
$345,000
06/03/26
4
2
2,866
1461 Ohio Ave, Whiting, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$310,000
09/17/25
4
3
1,524

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What Locals Say about Whiting

At least 130 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say there are community events

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  • Sabrina Esparza
    "There are a lot of walkable streets for dogs. There is also a nearby dog park (not in whiting but very close). "
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  • Freddiebr
    "Quiet and clean. Great events within the neighborhood and maintained well. Parking is good. The town events at great for the kids and adults."
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  • Freddiebr
    "They would like that there are places to walk and or jog with your dog. Clean areas, no loose dogs wondering around."
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  • Freddiebr
    "Parades, festival, concerts and marathons. Firework displays, yard sales. Community watch. Wolf lake festivals."
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  • Freddiebr
    "Nice area, quiet and peaceful. Love the events here and I feel safe here. Parking is good. The residents parking during event is protected. Close to chicago boundaries make it easy to get to Chicagoland if needed. "
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  • Arcediana0426
    "There is so much to do, especially during the summer. With the festivals and parades all year long, it’s the best community ever. "
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  • Kwatson383
    "This is a great area to raise a family in. We are a community that looks out for one another and offers support whenever we can! "
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  • Sabrina Esparza
    "The local beach and restaurants are great in whiting. There is a huge sense of community and always things going on for the kids. Our library is great also. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived there for the past 8 years I'm from Chicago so it's a big big difference people here friendly it's quiet people maintain themselves I'm just always special events that is going on so basically you'll have fun out here"
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    "I lived here for 9 years it's perfect to raise a family parks in nearby beaches 10 minutes away, it's a quiet community that's friendly"
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    "close tight neighborhood everybody here knows each other friendly environment very secured schools lots of activities for the children. "
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  • Anita B.
    "There are lots of dog N owners in Whiting. The location of the lakefront gives dog owners additional areas to walk dogs "
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  • Andrew C.
    "The area is pet friendly there are a ton of places that you could take your dog for a walk. The park on calumet is great and the bike trail is even better. I see tons of people out enjoying a walk with their dogs."
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  • Freddiebr
    "Fast and easy. Nice area to drive through. Road construction completed in needed areas of the streets."
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  • Annmarie R.
    "its quiet, clean and safe living here... I hope and pray it stays like this .... Police keep our streets safe during the morning and evening time... "
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  • Roseclemons62
    "Downtown is quaint and has that great hometown feel! My Mom’s lived here for more than 40 years and still loves it and feels safe."
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  • Angelc099
    "Great place to live and raise a family. Everything is within walking distance with. Close to Chicago downtown. "
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  • Whiting Resident
    "Whiting is wonderful community. Small but very comfy. Whiting has plenty of tourists attractions like the Perogi Fest, 4th of July & Christmas parade, and even a beach!"
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  • Matia
    "I lived here for 5 yrs and I actually love it here peace n quiet great neighbors. oh and the concerts here are awesome ( festival of the lakes ) cant get any better than this oh and the kids are very safe around here ."
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  • Freddiebr
    "Perogi fest and live concerts. Parades, beach areas. Walk paths go along the wolf lake view. Plenty of fun during the Fourth of July. Local family owned Restaurants. "
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  • Hollie K.
    "Whiting a nice community, always has been. They’ve made lots of improvements along the lakefront for the community, it’s beautiful. Has nice clean parks and trails. Home of the annual peroxiding fest which is a must attend attraction! Great little city! "
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  • Andrew C.
    "It’s great during the summer we have lots of different events from Perogi fest, bike races in the summer, lots of music festivals and garagemahal!"
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  • Andrew C.
    "Nice walking path for animals. Houses have decent side yards too so taking a dog for a walk or letting them run in the yard is fine or walking the bike path by pavilion"
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  • Rebecca A.
    "There is a lot of events hosted on the downtown area of Whiting. Majority of the community knows each other."
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  • Matia
    "every year there's always a festival where the festival of the lakes which contains 5 days of concerts rather be r&B hip-hop all rock or alternative and pierogi fest and we have special events for the kids"
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  • Mike P
    "Travel into Chicago is easy by skyway or lakeshore drive. Roughly 30 mins to the loop depending on traffic. "
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  • Lilliana M.
    "Very beautiful area. Always very quiet and peaceful place to live. Schools are not the greatest around. And they are now adding more shopping centers near by. "
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  • Freddiebr
    "The dogs and dog seem happy about the area and surroundings. Lots of space to run and play. Everyone is respectful and cleanly. "
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  • Shamikaajeffries
    "I lived in this area for the past year and it’s a quiet and very friendly neighborhood. Great schools the kids can walk home from school and everyone speak when you walk pass them "
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  • Matia
    "every year we have live concerts at festival of the lakes, also perogi fest.. and minor social gathering for the kids to get involved.. It's a great area to live.."
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  • Matia
    "you actually need a vehicle or call Uber to take you to the train station SOUTH SHORE LINE..TO GO TO WORK IN CHICAGO"
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