Welcome to this charming 11/2-story home in Hobart, offering space, comfort, and versatility. Inside, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, updated kitchen with stone counters, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances, plus a full finished basement with a dedicated office and spacious family room--ideal for working from home, entertaining, or relaxing. The fenced backyard provides room to enjoy the outdoors, while the detached three-car garage offers convenient parking and storage. Unwind on the huge covered front porch, complete with a porch swing. For added peace of mind, the seller will provide a home warranty.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$103Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Osika• @properties/Christie's Intl RE
Est. $1,704 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1053 S Decatur St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #845282
Oct 16, 2026
Sold
$290,000
$103/sq ft
Sep 24, 2026
Price Changed
$309,900
$110/sq ft
Sep 14, 2026
Listed
$315,000
$112/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #342675
Mar 14, 2014
Sold
$178,900
$64/sq ft
Jan 16, 2014
Listed
$179,900
$64/sq ft
+5
Custom built 4 bedroom Cape Cod in Joan Martinn school district. 2 large bedrooms upstairs with full bath or plenty of room for related living or a teen suite! Main floor has beautiful updated kitchen(appliances stay)with beautiful bay window. Sweet screened porch off kitchen and another beautiful bay window in the living room looking out to the oversized 10x36 county style porch. Large master bedroom on the main floor! Large, partially fenced yard and an amazing 3 1/2 car garage. 4th bedroom in the finished basement. Over 3000 sq. ft. of fabulousness, low Nipsco bills and tons of hidden storage. So many extras! You must see this one for yourself!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,891 (+1.8%)
$26,300 + $215,300
$241,600
2023
$2,840 (+5.4%)
$26,300 + $211,600
$237,900
2022
$2,693 (+10.7%)
$26,300 + $196,400
$222,700
2021
$2,433 (+3.8%)
$20,500 + $179,500
$200,000
2020
$2,344 (−4.4%)
$20,500 + $173,400
$193,900
2019
$2,453 (−2.2%)
$20,500 + $164,700
$185,200
2018
$2,509 (+1.4%)
$20,500 + $155,900
$176,400
2017
$2,474 (+13.5%)
$20,500 + $151,800
$172,300
2016
$2,181 (+5.5%)
$20,500 + $135,200
$155,700
2015
$2,068 (−12.6%)
$20,500 + $131,300
$151,800
2013
$2,366
$20,500 + $126,700
$147,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.75
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
8,756 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,016
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
451306103006000018
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
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 8, 2026.
R2
Single-Family (Small Lot) Residence District
The purpose of this subchapter 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 conditional uses which may be allowed under certain circumstances and with limitations as identified hereinafter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Planned unit development (pud)
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Stone Counters,Pantry,His and Hers Closets,Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Room Information
Rooms Total: 7
Room Type(s): Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 3
Has Basement
Basement: Daylight, Sump Pump, Partially Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Neighborhood
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch, Patio, Front Porch
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Living Area
Living Area: 2,814
Living Area Source: Estimated
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1008.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,008
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 798.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,016
Below Grade Finished Area: 798
Property Information
Year Built: 1977
Levels: One and One Half
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: LAKE GEORGE PLATEAU UNIT NO.3 SEC.A LOT 2
Tax Annual Amount: $3,103
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Vacant
School Information
High School District: Hobart
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,016
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 8,756 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Lake County
APN: 451306103006000018
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction YN: No
Around this home
Schools
Joan Martin Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Hobart Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Hobart High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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
Hobart, IN • 46342
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Hobart. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$321,000 – $389,000
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