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$254,900 -$5,000 (-1.92%) Price Reduced Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,784 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Room to grow, space to breathe, and flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Set on a spacious 0.74-acre lot, this Portage home offers 2 bedrooms (with an area for a 3rd), 2 full baths, and a thoughtfully designed layout with additional finished living space. The finished basement provides valuable flexibility and includes a custom California Closet, offering the potential for a third bedroom, home office, or guest space. A bright expanded foyer welcomes you into the home and leads to the main living areas, including an inviting three-seasons room with an electric fireplace, ideal for relaxing or entertaining throughout much of the year. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard and 2-car detached garage, adding everyday functionality and privacy. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, the Indiana Dunes, and Chicago commuter routes, this versatile property blends space, comfort, and accessibility with room to grow.

Full Property Details for 5234 Central Ave

General

  • Price: $254,900
  • Taxes: $1,848 (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: GNIAR
  • MLS ID: 830490
  • Updated: 1/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 70 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Freezer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Location

  • County: Porter
  • Township: Portage
  • Subdivision: N/A
  • Driving Directions: US-6 to Willowcreek Rd. North to Mulberry Ave, right on Brown St, Left on Central Ave.

School Information

  • High School District: Portage Township

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Structural Information

  • Square Feet: 1,784
  • Year Built: 1933

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.74
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 32,234.4
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Zoning: residential

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $1,848
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: W100 E270 SE NW N RD 15-36-7 .75A
  • Property ID: 640515177004000016

Listed by McColly Real Estate

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Schools serving 5234 Central Ave

School District:Portage Township Schools
NameGradesDistance
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
5910 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368
K-51.4 mi
William Fegely Middle School
5384 Stone Avenue, Portage, IN 46368
6-80.7 mi
Portage High School, Portage, IN
6450 US Highway 6, Portage, IN 46368
9-122.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5234 Central Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/12/2026
Price Reduced
$254,900
-1.92%
MLS
12/04/2025
Price Reduced
$259,900
-3.74%
MLS
11/07/2025
Listed
$270,000
14.89%
MLS
2/27/2024
Sold
$235,000
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Tax History for 5234 Central Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,868
9%
$184,800
13%
2023
$1,712
3%
$164,200
10%
2022
$1,669
-40%
$149,900
11%
2021
$2,768
133%
$135,100
14%
2020
$1,190
2%
$118,000
2%
2019
$1,167
-6%
$115,800
-1%
2018
$1,235
-9%
$117,300
4%
2017
$1,361
—
$113,300
-1%
2017
$1,361
6%
$114,500
10%
2016
$1,288
36%
$104,200
5%
2015
$950
7%
$99,400
5%
2013
$886
-6%
$94,300
-5%
2012
$939
—
$99,000
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5234 Central Avenue, Portage, IN 46368 (MLS# 830490) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5234 Central Avenue is currently listed for $254,900 and was received on November 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 5234 Central Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portage? You can browse all Portage real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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