521 Rockwood St, La Porte, IN, 46350
About This Home
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a spacious 5-bedroom, 1-bath 2-story home just minutes from Pine Lake and within easy reach of local shopping and restaurants. With generous room sizes and a functional layout, this home is bursting with potential for the right buyer ready to bring their vision to life. Outside, you'll find a detached 2-car garage, perfect for parking, hobbies, or extra storage. This home does need some updating, making it a fantastic option for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to build instant equity through renovation. With great bones, an unbeatable location, and a price that leaves plenty of room in your budget for improvements, this is a rare find in today's market. Bring your ideas and make this house your own -- opportunities like this at this price won't last long!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Gas Range,Refrigerator,Dishwasher
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Lower Level
Basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 1040
- Dimensions: 26.0 x 40.0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121.65
- Dimensions: 8.11 x 15.0
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
Bedroom5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 162.5
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 13.0
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Finished area above ground: 2,108
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,108
- Total interior livable area: 2,108 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 162.5
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 13.0
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 184.86
- Dimensions: 7.11 x 26.0
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 12.0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 460626352004000043
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Enclosed,Porch,Front Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Lot size: 0.30 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage Faces Front,Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- 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
- Hail
- 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 | $935 | $11,220 |
| Home Insurance * | $109 | $1,308 |
| Property Taxes | $167 | $2,004 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $1,404 | $16,848 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Indiana FAIR Plan Programs
Indiana Basic Property Insurance Underwriting Association
WildfireHailWindHow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Price change | $179,000 |
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $185,000 |
| 2009-11-05 | Sold | $89,900 |
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