$425,000

beds

baths

half baths

6,526

square ft

229 Ogden Street

Hammond, Indiana 46320

Closed / MLS #826497 / Single Family / Hammond

Listing information updated 10/6/2025 at 5:24pm

Amazing opportunity to own The Marcus Towle House, home to Hammond's first Mayor and designated a local landmark in 1984. This stately 3 story, all brick home was built in 1885, moved in 1907 and redesigned by L. Cosby Bernard, a prominent Region architect. This home features a formal living room w/fireplace, beamed ceiling and adjacent turret. Spacious dining room with beamed ceiling. Main floor has 11ft ceilings, French doors, 1 1/2 baths, sunroom, and library w/fireplace. Second floor has 5 bedrooms, third floor has 2 bedrooms plus a playroom/office, and bathroom. Large back staircase has access to all floors. Basement contains two sets of laundry, plenty of rooms for hobbies, storage, and two half baths. The large, two-story carriage house is 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths with income potential, also can be converted back to garage. Large lot with gardens, sheds, and plenty of parking. Whole house tuckpointed in 2022, front porch roof rebuilt 2016 and flat roof replaced, newer tile roof on carriage house. Both boilers replaced 2004, electric upgraded 2004, pipe insulation in basement is fiberglass, not asbestos. 20 miles from downtown Chicago. The revitalization of downtown Hammond is well on its way with new housing, SS train station within walking distance, Towle Theater and many new businesses. NEW washers/dryers, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, lights/ceiling fans, hot water heater! SELLER IS MOVING OUT OF STATE FOR WORK.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Storage Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating System:

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dryer, Gas Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

118 Years

Parking Type:

Additional Parking,Driveway,Oversized,Off Street,Asphalt

Garage:

Additional Parking,Driveway,Oversized,Off Street,Asphalt

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

6,526

Lot Size:

0.3489 Acres

Acreage:

0.3489

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Crown Molding

External Features:

Private Yard, Storage, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

31.0 x 20.0

Dining Room:

17.0 x 16.0

Kitchen:

16.0 x 11.0 - area

Primary Bedroom:

17.0 x 17.0

2nd Bedroom:

13.0 x 12.0

3rd Bedroom:

11.0 x 11.0

4th Bedroom:

19.0 x 11.0

Pantry:

7.0 x 6.0

Sunroom:

16.0 x 10.0

Library:

16.0 x 11.0

Bedroom 5:

19.0 x 14.0

Bedroom 6:

10.0 x 10.0 - Bedroom

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,763

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

46320

City:

Hammond

County:

Lake

Schools

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Storage Space

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating System:

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dryer, Gas Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

118 Years

Parking Type:

Additional Parking,Driveway,Oversized,Off Street,Asphalt

Garage:

Additional Parking,Driveway,Oversized,Off Street,Asphalt

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

6,526

Lot Size:

0.3489 Acres

Acreage:

0.3489

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Crown Molding

External Features:

Private Yard, Storage, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

31.0 x 20.0

Dining Room:

17.0 x 16.0

Kitchen:

16.0 x 11.0 - area

Primary Bedroom:

17.0 x 17.0

2nd Bedroom:

13.0 x 12.0

3rd Bedroom:

11.0 x 11.0

4th Bedroom:

19.0 x 11.0

Pantry:

7.0 x 6.0

Sunroom:

16.0 x 10.0

Library:

16.0 x 11.0

Bedroom 5:

19.0 x 14.0

Bedroom 6:

10.0 x 10.0 - Bedroom

Tax Amount:

$4,763

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

46320

City:

Hammond

County:

Lake

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 219.440.0070

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