For SaleOpen House13d on marketOpen House
1221 W 142nd St
East Chicago, IN, 46312 • Northside • Lake County
$214,900
$137/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,566Sqft
0.13 acLot
1949Built
Property DNA
Neighborhood Views
Neighborhood
Character Home
Built 1949 · 77 years of history
Steel Workers Add
Northside
Enhanced Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Security System · Smoke Detector(s)
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning
1-Car Garage
Garage Door Opener · On Street · Alley Access · Additional Parking
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Listed 13 days ago · 1,038 views · 49 saves
Market activity
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13 days on market
Recently listed
$137/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1949
Charming and full of character, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod, corner lot home in East Chicago offers a timeless brick exterior and a layout designed for both comfort and functionality. The main level features a welcoming living room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining room area, and a kitchen ready for your personal touch. You'll also find a convenient main-level bedroom complete with built-in closet storage, a half bath for added ease completes the main level. Upstairs, the spacious primary and third bedroom provide ample storage, while two charming dormer nooks in both bedrooms with windows create the perfect opportunity for additional storage, reading spaces, or creative use. The unfinished basement offers great potential, featuring a dedicated laundry area and a second fireplace, ideal for future finishing or extra storage. Step outside to enjoy a 1-car garage and a paved area that accommodates up to two additional vehicles. This home also includes thoughtful updates such as leaf guard gutters and custom blinds throughout. Ideally located just blocks from the local high school and near a golf course, Todd Park, restaurants and minutes away from Chicago, this home combines charm, space, and convenience, all in one!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights corner lot home, cozy fireplace, and second fireplace as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,412/month
Principal & Interest$1,125
Property Tax$215
Insurance$72
Down payment20% ($42,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.84% rate · 30yr fixed · $171,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1949
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,662 sqft
Days on Zillow13 Days
Price/sqft$137
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1949
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Door Opener, On Street, Alley Access, Additional Parking
Garage1 spaces
BasementStorage Space,Unfinished
Fireplaces2
Lot5,662 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorthside
Annual tax$1,063
Parcel450329106001000024
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
Dryer
Washer
Refrigerator
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Windows
Blinds
Exterior Features
Exterior
Rain Gutters
Parking
Garage Door Opener
On Street
Alley Access
Additional Parking
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Landscaped
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Security System
Smoke Detector(s)
Views
Neighborhood
Utilities
Cable Available
Water Connected
Water Available
Sewer Connected
Electricity Connected
Room details
6 rooms detailed
Primary Bedroom
12×12 ft144 sqft
Bedroom2
17×15 ft255 sqft
Bedroom3
15×12 ft180 sqft
Dining Room
12×9 ft108 sqft
Kitchen
14×9 ft126 sqft
Living Room
21×12 ft252 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market13
Est. value$210,300
Est. rent$1,398/mo
Tax rate0.98%
Price/sqft$137
On marketMar 26, 2026
PostedMar 26, 2026
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,038
Favorites49
How are the schools in East Chicago?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
East Chicago, IN, 46312
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 26, 2026Listed For Sale$214,900$137NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$214,900
Mar 26, 2026•$137/sqft•NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
20 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$1,013$106,300
Apr 9, 2023$968$101,300
Apr 9, 2022$744$96,800
Apr 9, 2021$692$74,400
Apr 9, 2020$658$71,600
Apr 9, 2019$1,032$66,400
Apr 9, 2018$1,018$58,100
Apr 9, 2017$622$56,800
Apr 9, 2016$622$56,700
Apr 9, 2014$647$56,500
Apr 9, 2013$701$61,300
Apr 9, 2012$775$61,300
Apr 9, 2011$793$58,700
Apr 9, 2010$953$71,000
Apr 9, 2009—$91,000
Apr 9, 2007—$96,700
Apr 9, 2006—$81,200
Apr 9, 2005—$81,200
Apr 9, 2004—$81,200
Apr 9, 2003—$14,500
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
East Chicago, IN • Lake County
Nearby neighborhoods
East CalumetIndiana HarborMarktownNew AdditionNorthsidePrairie ParkRoxanaSouthsideSunnysideWashington Park
Nearby cities
Crown PointDyerEast ChicagoGaryHammondHighlandHobartMerrillville
Nearby zip codes
46312
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