5793 Paula Ave, Portage, IN, 46368
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Washer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater,Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Other,Main Level
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom2
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Bedroom3
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Finished area above ground: 1,040
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
Kitchen
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 15.0
Living Room
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 15.0
Primary Bedroom
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 640511452007000016
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered,Porch,Patio,Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit,Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood,Trees/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Wooded,Rectangular Lot,Private,Landscaped,Front Yard,Few Trees,Corner Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached,Paved,Kitchen Level,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Additional Parking,Off Street,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Covered spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- 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 | $1,440 | $17,280 |
| Home Insurance * | $161 | $1,932 |
| Property Taxes | $220 | $2,640 |
| Electricity | $184 | $2,212 |
| Total | $2,005 | $24,060 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Listed for sale | $309,000 |
| 2023-08-29 | Sold | $209,900 |
| 2023-07-28 | Contingent | $214,900 |
| 2023-07-28 | Pending sale | $214,900 |
| 2023-07-24 | Price change | $214,900 |
| 2023-07-14 | Price change | $219,900 |
| 2023-07-07 | Price change | $224,900 |
| 2023-06-28 | Price change | $229,900 |
| 2023-06-22 | Listed for sale | $234,900 |
| 2021-06-25 | Sold | $173,000 |
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