LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Fall in love with this CHARMING 3-BEDROOM RANCH in the highly desirable WICKER PARK subdivision of MUNSTER, IN! Just minutes off of I-80/94, you'll have a short commute to the Chicagoland area and other neighboring communities, including most major shopping areas in NW Indiana. In addition, you'll have access to Munster's AWARD-WINNING SCHOOLS and be located a few steps away fromBEAUTIFUL WICKER MEMORIAL PARK, which includes a bike trail, 18-hole golf course, playground, dog run, splash pad & tennis courts. This home has good bones and lots of WARMTH and CHARACTER but needs a little TLC. However, with an AFFORDABLE price point, this is the PERFECT OPPORTUNITY for a first-time homebuyer(s), DIY'er, or investor looking for a great entry point into a wonderful neighborhood. Come see this home TODAY!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Scott Kingan• Century 21 Circle
•219-874-2121 (broker)
•Claudia.Miller@c21Circle.com (broker)
Bought with Sarah Minton• Advanced Real Estate, LLC
BETTER THAN NEW! Home has been COMPLETELY REMODELED. This property features a large living room, formal dining room & beautifully REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS. The kitchen offers CERAMIC TILE FLOORS, NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, NEW GRANITE COUNTER TOPS & NEW TILE BACK SPLASH. Updated full bathroom is complete with jacuzzi bathtub, ceramic tile floors & granite vanity. All bedrooms have NEW CARPET; 2 large bedrooms & HUGE Master bedroom W/ NEWLY REMODELED 3/4 BATHROOM. 2 car attached garage & freshly remodeled breezeway. Award winning Munster schools & fantastic location.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #342144
Mar 7, 2014
Sold
$89,000
$53/sq ft
Jan 3, 2014
Listed
$89,000
$53/sq ft
+5
2 Bed 1 Bath Ranch Style Home featuring a Large Family Room, Fireplace, Dining Room and 2 Car Attached Garage. Next to Parks and Shopping. Sold As-Is. Seller is VA, To Close With A Quit Claim Deed. Buyer's to Purchase their own Title Insurance. This home was built prior to 1978, lead based paint potentially may exist.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,503 (+14.2%)
$54,600 + $219,200
$273,800
2023
$3,068 (+1.9%)
$53,600 + $187,600
$241,200
2022
$3,010 (−44.2%)
$51,800 + $177,300
$229,100
2021
$5,399 (+103.4%)
$46,800 + $160,000
$206,800
2020
$2,654 (+7.5%)
$46,800 + $156,800
$203,600
2019
$2,469 (−9.9%)
$46,800 + $144,900
$191,700
2018
$2,739 (+3.8%)
$46,800 + $138,400
$185,200
2017
$2,640 (+6.0%)
$46,800 + $131,800
$178,600
2016
$2,491 (+13.7%)
$46,800 + $128,700
$175,500
2015
$2,190 (−12.0%)
$46,800 + $122,600
$169,400
2013
$2,489
$46,800 + $116,500
$163,300
Tax history for 1839 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,503 (+14.2%)
$54,600 + $219,200
$273,800
2023
$3,068 (+1.9%)
$53,600 + $187,600
$241,200
2022
$3,010 (−44.2%)
$51,800 + $177,300
$229,100
2021
$5,399 (+103.4%)
$46,800 + $160,000
$206,800
2020
$2,654 (+7.5%)
$46,800 + $156,800
$203,600
2019
$2,469 (−9.9%)
$46,800 + $144,900
$191,700
2018
$2,739 (+3.8%)
$46,800 + $138,400
$185,200
2017
$2,640 (+6.0%)
$46,800 + $131,800
$178,600
2016
$2,491 (+13.7%)
$46,800 + $128,700
$175,500
2015
$2,190 (−12.0%)
$46,800 + $122,600
$169,400
2013
$2,489
$46,800 + $116,500
$163,300
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,125 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,695
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
450720327015000027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
CD-3.R2
Neighborhood-60 Lot One Family Residence Character District
The CD-3R-2 Character District consists of primarily a low density SingleFamily Detached Residential area in which Houses are the predominant Building Type. It has medium to deep front Setbacks and medium to wide side Setbacks. Some Thoroughfares have Sidewalks and Curbs, and form medium to large Blocks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Fireplace(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Living Room
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Rooms Total: 9
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Living Area
Living Area: 1,695
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,695
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,695
Property Information
Year Built: 1948
Levels: One
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 75
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: WICKER PARK L.17 BL.15 W. 1/2 OF L.18 BL.15
Tax Annual Amount: $2,654
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Vacant
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Munster
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,695
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Lake County
APN: 450720327015000027
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
Around this home
Schools
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Wilbur Wright Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Munster High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Munster, IN • 46321
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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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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $314,000
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