Three Lots, A Well-Done Rehab, on a generously sized parcel of property on busy U. S. -20 slated for nearby massive Transit Oriented Development and Double Tracking. Get in while you can. Potential office/business conversion (professional services) or continue as a single family home enjoying a convenient location with close access to a grocery store, South Shore Line Train, and US 12/20 + I65. Plus, Lake Michigan beaches are only 2.5 miles away! Great investment opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by William Godwin• Godwin Realty Company
•219-376-2113 (broker)
•billggodwin@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Benjamin Fontanez• McColly Real Estate
•219-763-4565 (broker)
•portage@mccolly.com (broker)
Source:NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #446542
Redfin Estimate
$152,382
$127K since sold in January 2020$8,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 26.5% higher than the average sale price ($120K) of 6 comparable homes.
Three Lots, A Well-Done Rehab, on a generously sized parcel of property on busy U. S. -20 slated for nearby massive Transit Oriented Development and Double Tracking. Get in while you can. Potential office/business conversion (professional services) or continue as a single family home enjoying a convenient location with close access to a grocery store, South Shore Line Train, and US 12/20 + I65. Plus, Lake Michigan beaches are only 2.5 miles away! Great investment opportunity.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,503 (+9.8%)
$11,700 + $113,900
$125,600
2023
$1,369 (−1.4%)
$11,700 + $104,000
$115,700
2022
$1,389 (+5.8%)
$11,800 + $103,200
$115,000
2021
$1,312 (+2.9%)
$11,800 + $97,600
$109,400
2020
$1,276 (+167.4%)
$11,800 + $94,900
$106,700
2019
$477 (−48.7%)
$10,100 + $31,600
$41,700
2018
$930 (+3.7%)
$9,300 + $29,200
$38,500
2017
$897 (+118.7%)
$9,300 + $29,400
$38,700
2016
$410 (−44.1%)
$3,100 + $30,800
$33,900
2015
$733 (+1.5%)
$3,800 + $31,000
$34,800
2013
$722
$3,800 + $43,300
$47,100
Tax history for 5414 Melton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,503 (+9.8%)
$11,700 + $113,900
$125,600
2023
$1,369 (−1.4%)
$11,700 + $104,000
$115,700
2022
$1,389 (+5.8%)
$11,800 + $103,200
$115,000
2021
$1,312 (+2.9%)
$11,800 + $97,600
$109,400
2020
$1,276 (+167.4%)
$11,800 + $94,900
$106,700
2019
$477 (−48.7%)
$10,100 + $31,600
$41,700
2018
$930 (+3.7%)
$9,300 + $29,200
$38,500
2017
$897 (+118.7%)
$9,300 + $29,400
$38,700
2016
$410 (−44.1%)
$3,100 + $30,800
$33,900
2015
$733 (+1.5%)
$3,800 + $31,000
$34,800
2013
$722
$3,800 + $43,300
$47,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 979
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Construction Type: Brick/Stone
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: INDIANA HILLS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 979
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,958
Building Sq. Ft: 1,958
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: RESUB. BL'S 3,7,& 8 INDIAN HILLS ADD. BL.3 LOTS 37,38 & 39 EX. S.10FT IN R/W
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,805
Legal Lot Number: 37
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Name: CALUMET TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.271
Depth Footage: 131
Front Footage: 90
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY PLATTED LOT
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Available
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Tax District County: GARY CP CALUMET TP GARY SCH
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 979
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Lake County
APN: 450906377008000004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
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Schools
Banneker Elementary at Marquette
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Gary Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
West Side Leadership Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
14% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$145,000 – $176,000
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