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256 Rutledge St, Gary, IN 46404
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Great property for the first time homebuyer; take advantage of the $8,000.00 tax credit and become a homeowner (cheaper than renting). This affordable home features a partially finished basement with 3rd bedroom and plenty of storage, central air, new energy efficient windows, newer roof and other updates.
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Sale history for 256 Rutledge St
$18/sq ft
$23/sq ft
$21/sq ft
Tax history for 256 Rutledge St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: None
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
- Appliances: Gas Range
- Room Information
- Rooms Total: 5
- Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Has Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Security Features: Security System
- Exterior Features: None
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Living Area
- Living Area: 1,680
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
- Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 840
- Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 840.00
- Above Grade Finished Area: 840
- Below Grade Finished Area: 840
- Property Information
- Year Built: 1940
- Levels: One
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: Resub Gary Land Co's 6th Sub S.23 ft. L.35 Bl. 23 N. 18 Ft. L.36 Bl. 23
- Tax Annual Amount: $127
- Tax Year: 2008
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Water Source: Public
Location
- Multi-Unit Information
- Occupant Type(s): Owner
- Community Information
- Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
- School Information
- High School District: Gary
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 840
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Renovated: 1940
- County: Lake County
- APN: 450805134025000004
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- Auction Information
- Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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