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.
Closed
$425,000
229 Ogden St, Hammond, IN 46320
7beds
6,526sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
0.35 Acres Lot
$437,900 Zestimate®
$65/sqft
$4,870 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 06, 2025 at 03:13pm
Listed by:
Christopher Jones,
@properties/Christie's Intl RE 219-440-0070
Bought with:
Christopher Jones, RB18000982
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Source: NIRA,MLS#: 826497

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Area: 289
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 17.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 5
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 6
- Description: 3rd Floor Bedroom
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
Dining room
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 16.0
Kitchen
- Description: Includes breakfast area
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.0
Library
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 11.0
Living room
- Area: 620
- Dimensions: 31.0 x 20.0
Other
- Description: 3rd Floor Bedroom
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 8.0
Other
- Description: 3rd Floor Bedroom/Office/Playroom
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 10.0
Pantry
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 6.0
Sunroom
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 10.0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Crown Molding
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,526
- Total interior livable area: 6,526 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,526
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Oversized, Off Street, Asphalt
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450236332018000023
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Hammond
- Subdivision: Towle & Youngs Add
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Sell for more
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$437,900
2% more+$8,758
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)$446,658