255 E 8th St, Hobart, IN, 46342
About This Home
Investor Opportunity! This 1-bedroom, 1-bath home at 255 E. 8th St., Hobart, IN is full of potential for the right buyer. Featuring a full basement and a spacious enclosed front porch, this property offers a great opportunity to renovate and add value. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Hobart, you'll enjoy easy access to local shops, restaurants, and amenities. The home needs some TLC and bring your imaginary eye to make it beautiful again. Make this home an excellent addition to an investment portfolio or a great project for a buyer looking to build equity.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Fixer
- Year built: 1939
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 105
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 7.0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 8.0
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Laminate Counters
- Finished area above ground: 748
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 748
- Total interior livable area: 748 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 128
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 8.0
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 450932351009000018
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Enclosed,Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard,Storage,Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 9,583 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Private,Near Public Transit,Landscaped,Front Yard,Few Trees
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Detached,Paved,Gravel,Additional Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1.5
- Covered spaces: 1.5
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Indiana Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $707 | $8,484 |
| Home Insurance * | $96 | $1,152 |
| Property Taxes | $244 | $2,928 |
| Electricity | $184 | $2,212 |
| Total | $1,231 | $14,772 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Indiana FAIR Plan Programs
Indiana Basic Property Insurance Underwriting Association
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listed for sale | $139,900 |
| 2006-05-03 | Sold | $48,000 |
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