#202515795, Brandi Shaw, Listing Office: Indiana Realty Group
1600 Potomac Ave Lafayette, IN 47905
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About 1600 Potomac Ave
This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is nestled on a desirable corner lot and features a finished basement, perfect for extra living space, a home office, or recreational use. Recent updates include a new roof, vinyl siding, seamless gutters with gutter guards, storm doors, and aluminum awnings on south and west-facing windows—all completed in 2010 for long-lasting durability. Inside, you'll find thoughtful touches like a new range hood (2017), updated interior paint and aluminum blinds (2018), modern LED under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen (2021), and a sleek Whirlpool stainless steel refrigerator (2023). The curb appeal is enhanced with new concrete sidewalks installed in both the front and rear in 2023, making the home not only attractive but functional as well. Ideally located just minutes from Tropicanoe Cove, Columbian Park Zoo, and the new baseball stadium, this home combines peaceful residential living with quick access to local attractions and entertainment.
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Exterior: Vinyl
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $219,900
- Price/SqFt: $118
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,321
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level
- Directions: S 14th St to Potomac Ave. On corner of Potomac Ave and El Prado Ave.
- Year Built: 1948
- Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
- MLS Number: 202516864
- Office Name: Keller Williams Lafayette
- Office Phone: (765) 426-9442
- Listing Agent: Sherry Cole
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $151,000 | $1,321 |
2022 | $129,300 | $1,274 |
2021 | $111,500 | $1,037 |
2019 | $93,000 | $721 |
2018 | $92,600 | $717 |
2017 | $89,000 | $654 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Oakland Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.7 mi
•611 S 21st St
5
Thomas Miller Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.9 mi
•700 S 4th St
7
Edgelea Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.0 mi
•2910 S 18th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,194. Most Lafayette, IN residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 1600 Potomac Ave
The listing price of 1600 Potomac Ave property is $219,900.
The property 1600 Potomac Ave is a house located in Lafayette, Indiana, 47905.
Active Listing: 1600 Potomac Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1600 Potomac Ave are: Oakland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Thomas Miller Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Edgelea Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wea Ridge Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Jefferson High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Excel Center - Lafayette (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,321 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1600 Potomac Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 1600 Potomac Ave is 1948.
This home is located at 1600 Potomac Ave in Lafayette, IN and zip code 47905. This home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $219,900.
Lafayette, IN housing market in April 2025 saw over 44 listings sold above listed price, more than 24 sold at listed price and over 37 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Lafayette, IN increased by 21.3% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $265,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 31 days.