This charming property offers great potential, with some TLC needed to bring it to its full glory. The main house features new windows , newer roof, providing a solid foundation for future updates. Solar panels have been installed, offering the opportunity for energy savings. A second, smaller house on the lot could serve as a rental unit, providing extra income or space for guests. Additionally, there's a spacious workshop at the back of the property, perfect for hobbies, storage, or a home business. While some work remains, this property has the bones and features to be transformed into a wonderful home and investment opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$117Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Andrea Erb-Stuhlmacher• Key Realty Indiana, LLC
Move in before the Holidays!!!! This 3 bed/1 bath home has been completely redone. All new windows, doors, siding, roof, ac & heat, electrical and plumbing. Kitchen and bath have completely updated. New carpet, trim and drywall throughout. Freshly pained with neutral color - move in ready. Full unfinished basement with workbench. Sits on nearly 1/2 acre with pole barn and small 1 bedroom rental unit that currently gets $450 per month
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #459983
Sep 18, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jul 31, 2019
Listed
$125,000
$100/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #449697
Jun 14, 2019
Listing Removed
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Feb 18, 2019
Listed
$125,000
$100/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #413363
Jul 28, 2017
Listing Removed
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Apr 28, 2017
Listed
$45,000
$36/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #261021
Mar 30, 2010
Listed
$59,900
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,908 (+2.8%)
$18,300 + $127,100
$145,400
2023
$2,828 (+4.8%)
$18,300 + $123,100
$141,400
2022
$2,698 (+8.4%)
$13,400 + $121,500
$134,900
2021
$2,488 (+71.9%)
$13,400 + $111,000
$124,400
2020
$1,447 (+14.8%)
$13,400 + $111,800
$125,200
2019
$1,260 (−14.5%)
$13,000 + $88,400
$101,400
2018
$1,474 (+11.2%)
$12,300 + $79,500
$91,800
2017
$1,325 (+5.9%)
$12,000 + $78,900
$90,900
2016
$1,252 (−4.7%)
$11,300 + $77,900
$89,200
2015
$1,314 (−9.9%)
$13,700 + $79,700
$93,400
2013
$1,458
$13,700 + $81,500
$95,200
Tax history for 3936 Ross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,908 (+2.8%)
$18,300 + $127,100
$145,400
2023
$2,828 (+4.8%)
$18,300 + $123,100
$141,400
2022
$2,698 (+8.4%)
$13,400 + $121,500
$134,900
2021
$2,488 (+71.9%)
$13,400 + $111,000
$124,400
2020
$1,447 (+14.8%)
$13,400 + $111,800
$125,200
2019
$1,260 (−14.5%)
$13,000 + $88,400
$101,400
2018
$1,474 (+11.2%)
$12,300 + $79,500
$91,800
2017
$1,325 (+5.9%)
$12,000 + $78,900
$90,900
2016
$1,252 (−4.7%)
$11,300 + $77,900
$89,200
2015
$1,314 (−9.9%)
$13,700 + $79,700
$93,400
2013
$1,458
$13,700 + $81,500
$95,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,253
Year built
1936
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Lake County
APN
450725177008000001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Basement
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features: See Remarks
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Room Information
Rooms Total: 7
Room Type(s): Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Other Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Has Basement
Basement: Concrete, Unfinished
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: None
Fencing: Wood
Foundation Details: Block
Exterior Features: Storage
Other Structures: Workshop
Roof: Asphalt
Living Area
Living Area: 1,253
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,253
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,253
Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built: 1936
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $141,400
Tax Legal Description: S.60X360.73X62.10X343.74 OF THE N. 329.43 OF E. 482.39FT. SE NW S.25 T.36 R.9 .485AC.
Tax Annual Amount: $2,828
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Well
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,253
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Lake County
APN: 450725177008000001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction YN: No
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Longfellow Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Lake Ridge Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Calumet High School
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Estimated sale price
$140,000 – $169,000
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