$214,900

beds

bath

half bath

1,566

square ft

1221 W 142nd Street

East Chicago, Indiana 46312

New / MLS #836075 / Single Family / East Chicago

Listing information updated 3/26/2026 at 6:24pm

Charming and full of character, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod, corner lot home in East Chicago offers a timeless brick exterior and a layout designed for both comfort and functionality. The main level features a welcoming living room with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining room area, and a kitchen ready for your personal touch. You'll also find a convenient main-level bedroom complete with built-in closet storage, a half bath for added ease completes the main level. Upstairs, the spacious primary and third bedroom provide ample storage, while two charming dormer nooks in both bedrooms with windows create the perfect opportunity for additional storage, reading spaces, or creative use. The unfinished basement offers great potential, featuring a dedicated laundry area and a second fireplace, ideal for future finishing or extra storage. Step outside to enjoy a 1-car garage and a paved area that accommodates up to two additional vehicles. This home also includes thoughtful updates such as leaf guard gutters and custom blinds throughout. Ideally located just blocks from the local high school and near a golf course, Todd Park, restaurants and minutes away from Chicago, this home combines charm, space, and convenience, all in one!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Brick

Basement:

Storage Space,Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

77 Years

Roof Type:

Shingle

Parking Type:

Garage Door Opener,On Street,Alley Access,Additional Parking

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Door Opener,On Street,Alley Access,Additional Parking

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,566

Lot Size:

0.13 Acres

Acreage:

0.13

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s)

External Features:

Rain Gutters

Room Information

Living Room:

21.0 x 12.0

Dining Room:

12.0 x 9.0

Kitchen:

14.0 x 9.0

Primary Bedroom:

12.0 x 12.0

2nd Bedroom:

17.0 x 15.0

3rd Bedroom:

15.0 x 12.0

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$1,063

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

46312

City:

East Chicago

County:

Lake

Schools

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Brick

Basement:

Storage Space,Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

77 Years

Roof Type:

Shingle

Parking Type:

Garage Door Opener,On Street,Alley Access,Additional Parking

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Garage Door Opener,On Street,Alley Access,Additional Parking

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,566

Lot Size:

0.13 Acres

Acreage:

0.13

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s)

External Features:

Rain Gutters

Living Room:

21.0 x 12.0

Dining Room:

12.0 x 9.0

Kitchen:

14.0 x 9.0

Primary Bedroom:

12.0 x 12.0

2nd Bedroom:

17.0 x 15.0

3rd Bedroom:

15.0 x 12.0

Tax Amount:

$1,063

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

46312

City:

East Chicago

County:

Lake

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: McColly Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 219.663.9922

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