Maggie Lawson

5793 Paula Avenue

Portage, IN
$ 279,900 Beds 3 Baths 2 Sq 1,040
Monthly Estimate* How much can I afford?

Just 45 Minutes from Chicago, take a look at this completely renovated Ranch. Set on a 1/2 acre fenced wooded lot at the end of a quiet dead-end street. Updates galore including newer windows, floors, bathrooms, painted interior & exterior are just the start. Gorgeous new garage door accents the fully insulated & drywalled oversized garage. Wait until you see the brand new fenced rear yard with firepit with a wooded backdrop. Just a 45min drive to Chicago via the Indiana Toll Road or I-94 & minutes from the South Shore Train Line making it an ideal commute. Enjoy everything area has to offer including close proximity to Lake Michigan & Indiana Dunes along with Imagination Glen Park & Duneland Prairie Bike Trail nearby. This is the one you've been waiting for call today to schedule your private tour.

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  • Price
  • $ 279,900
  • City
  • Portage
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • PORTER
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Portage
  • Lot Size
  • 0.4242 Acres
  • Zip
  • 46368
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,040
  • Year Built
  • 1996
  • Taxes
  • $ 1961
  • Style
  • Single Family Residence
  • MLS#
  • 838225
Listed By: Nicholas Scalise with Listing Leaders - (219) 462-5478;
Data Source: Northwest Indiana REALTOR® Association (NIRA)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas
Utilities Cable Connected,Water Connected,Underground Utilities,Sewer Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Electricity Connected
Appliances Dryer,Washer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater,Gas Range,Dishwasher
Garage Spaces 2.5
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Porch,Patio,Front Porch
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Year Built 1996
Electric 100 Amp Service
View Neighborhood,Trees/Woods
Township Portage
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
County Porter
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Subdivision Name Second Add
Garage Y/N Yes
Total Rooms 5
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Willowcreek Road to McCasland West to Woodward St. South to Paula St. East to home on South side.
City Portage
High School District Portage Township
Lot Size Square Feet 18480
Listing Terms Cash,VA Loan,USDA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Property Attached Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 1961
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 196100
Legal Description 2ND ADD TO WOODLAND ACRES E66 LOT 53

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen
Window Features Insulated Windows
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 1040
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup,Other,Main Level
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Bedroom 2,Primary Bedroom,Living Room,Kitchen,Bedroom 3
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Fire Pit,Private Yard
Fencing Back Yard,Fenced
Parking Features Attached,Paved,Kitchen Level,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Additional Parking,Off Street,Garage Door Opener
Lot Features Back Yard,Wooded,Rectangular Lot,Private,Landscaped,Front Yard,Few Trees,Corner Lot
Water Source Public
Lot Size Acres 0.4242
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Crown Point, IN office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

5/4/2026 Listed $309,000
6/2/2026 4% - $299,000
7/16/2026 3% - $292,000
8/1/2026 3% - $284,900
9/9/2026 2% - $279,900

Property vs Zip Code Average in 46368

Price
AVG $350K
$280K
Taxes
AVG $2,426
$1,961
Year Built
AVG 1995
1996
Visits
AVG 70
163
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5793 Paula Avenue Portage, IN is a Single Family Home for sale at $279900 with 1040 sqft and a lot size of 0.4242 Acres Acre(s). 5793 Paula Avenue Portage has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1996. The property's zip code is 46368 which is in Portage, IN

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219-244-2118

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