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Property Description
Charming 2-Bedroom Starter Home in a Prime LocationThis cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is the perfect starter property, ideally situated between St. John and Schererville. With fresh new carpeting throughout, the home offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, ready for you to make it your own. The spacious 1.5-car garage provides ample room for parking and storage, while the additional shed ensures even more space for your tools, toys, or outdoor gear.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8431 Austin Ave
General
- Price: $189,000
- Taxes: $2,736 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 818147
- Updated: 10/17/2025
- Added to Site: 295 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Other
- Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Parking Features: Detached
Location
- County: Lake
- Township: St. John
- Subdivision: Lake Hills
- Driving Directions: Rt 41 South of Rt 30 to 85 East to Austin North or Rt 30 East of Rt 41 to Austin South to home on corner of Austin & 85th.
School Information
- High School District: Lake Central
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 742
- Year Built: 1937
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.943
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 41,077.08
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Zoning: residential
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,736
- Tax Year: 2023
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: Legal Description: Lot 1 Lake Hills Add Pl Bk 24 Pg 27 Lake County
- Property ID: 451122376012000032
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Schools
Schools serving 8431 Austin Ave
School District:Lake Central School Corporation
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
James High Watson Elementary School 333 West 77th Avenue, Schererville, IN 46375 | K-4 | 1.1 mi |
Michael Grimmer Middle School 225 West 77th Avenue, Schererville, IN 46375 | 5-8 | 1.1 mi |
Lake Central High School 8400 Wicker Avenue, Saint John, IN 46373 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8431 Austin Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2025
Price Reduced
$189,000
-5.45%
MLS
6/06/2025
Price Reduced
$199,900
-9.1%
MLS
3/28/2025
Listed
$219,900
68.52%
MLS
5/25/2006
Sold
$130,490
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8431 Austin Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,098
-60%
$166,200
—
2023
$2,736
168%
$165,700
8%
2022
$1,022
22%
$153,000
6%
2020
$839
4%
$144,100
16%
2019
$808
—
$123,700
5%
2019
$808
-3%
$117,300
-1%
2018
$829
—
$118,700
-4%
2017
$833
—
$124,100
8%
2017
$833
15%
$114,700
-1%
2016
$724
16%
$115,300
-1%
2015
$626
-14%
$116,900
1%
2013
$724
1%
$115,700
-1%
2012
$719
—
$116,900
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 8431 Austin Ave
8431 Austin Avenue, Schererville, IN 46375 (MLS# 818147) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 8431 Austin Avenue is currently listed for $189,000 and was received on March 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 8431 Austin Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Schererville? You can browse all Schererville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

