INVESTOR or HANDYMAN OPPORTUNITY - Solid, 3Bdrm/1.5Bth, Cape Cod Home w/ Basement and 2.5 Car Garage within Walking Distance to DOWNTOWN GRIFFITH and Central Park! Vinyl-sided Exterior w/ Full Dormered Upper-Level and Side Drive WELCOMES YOU into Main Level w/ Spacious Living Rm and Dining Rm, which have Plaster Walls and HARDWOOD FLOORING underneath Carpet. Archway from Living Rm enters Dining Rm, which leads to Kitchen equipped w/ Appliances. Main Floor Bedroom and Full Bath, along w/ Two Additional Bedrooms and Half Bath Upstairs. Full Basement is Partially Finished with Rec Room and Laundry/Utility Area. Forced Air Furnace, Central A/C, & 100 AMP Service. Partially Fenced Backyard has Driveway w/ Large Concrete Apron/Patio. SELLING AS-IS - GREAT INVESTMENT POTENTIAL for Savvy Rehabber, Landlord, or Buyer looking for SWEAT EQUITY OPPORTUNITY!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,229 sq ftLot Size
$124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Thompson• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
6,229 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,480
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
450735378002000006
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R2
Single-Family Residence District
The purpose of this article is to establish 2 districts in which single-family residential use may take place, and to identify other compatible allowable uses, as well as transitional uses and use variances, which may be allowed under certain circumstances and with limitations as, identified hereinafter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
Planned unit development (pud)
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Lower Level, Sink
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Appliances: Dryer, Range Hood, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Hardwood
Room Information
Rooms Total: 9
Room Type(s): Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Other Room, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3
Has Basement
Basement: Full, Storage Space, Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Neighborhood
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Living Area
Living Area: 1,800
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 540.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 760
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 500.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,300
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Property Information
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built: 1940
Levels: One and One Half
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: MANUFACTURERS' ADD. L.45 BL.1 ALL L.46 BL.1
Tax Annual Amount: $2,371
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Vacant
School Information
High School District: Griffith
High School: Griffith Senior High School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,480
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 6,229 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Lake County
APN: 450735378002000006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Griffith Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$212,000 – $257,000
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