$214,900

1221 W 142nd Street, East Chicago, IN 46312

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,566 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1949
5,663sqft lot
1 car garage
$137/sqft
Listed 8 days ago

Property Description

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!

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: April 3, 2026 at 5:21AM
Listing Office:: McColly Real Estate : (219) 663-9922
Listing Agent:: Elizabeth Velazquez :
MLS ID:: 836075

General: Ceiling Fan(s)
Rooms: Bedroom 2Primary BedroomLiving RoomKitchenDining RoomBedroom 3
Appliances: DryerWasherRefrigeratorGas Range
Basement: Storage SpaceUnfinished
Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 2

General: Rain Gutters
Parking: Garage Door OpenerOn StreetAlley AccessAdditional Parking

Windows: Blinds
General: One and One Half

Originating MLS: nira
County: Lake

Zoning: STEEL WORKERS ADD. L.5 BL.10 ALL L.6 BL.10450329106001000024
View: Neighborhood

Utilities: Cable AvailableWater ConnectedWater AvailableSewer ConnectedElectricity Connected100 Amp Service
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: nira

This listing courtesy of Elizabeth Velazquez , McColly Real Estate

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Location

Schools Nearby

Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

4411 Magoun Ave, East Chicago, IN, 46312

Grades KG-6

0.40 miles away

Joseph Block Middle School

2700 Cardinal Dr, East Chicago, IN, 46312

Grades 7-8

2.48 miles away

East Chicago Central High School

1100 W Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN, 46312

Grades 9-12

0.22 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.