HALF BLOCK TO LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH! This 1937 beach cottage is ready for rehab. It has been raised with an engineered steel structure allowing for high ceilings in the basement - perfect for finishing into additional living space. This is a rare opportunity to own a home close to the beach and national park. Schedule your showing today.
Closed
$135,000
1205 N Wells St, Gary, IN 46403
0beds
--baths
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
3,136.32 Square Feet Lot
$171,400 Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$1,555 Estimated rent
Home value
$171,400
$146,000 - $197,000
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Zestimate® history
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Close to the beachHigh ceilings
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancy Del Prado,
Avid Real Estate LLC 219-200-2239,
Gene Ayers,
Ayers REALTORS(r)
Bought with:
Timothy A Petrites
McColly Real Estate
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 534705
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
Living room
- Area: 720
- Dimensions: 20 x 36
Heating
- None
Appliances
- Included: Other
Features
- None
- Basement: Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 720
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Exterior features: None
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
- Frontage length: 25
Lot
- Size: 3,136 sqft
- Dimensions: 25 x 125
- Features: Level, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 450533230008000004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Gary
- Subdivision: Lake Shore Add
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2023 | Sold | $135,000$94/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #534705 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $135,000$94/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #534705 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,160 +10.6% | $132,000 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $2,857 +329.2% | $126,000 +24.9% |
| 2023 | $666 +5.3% | $100,900 +69% |
| 2022 | $632 +1.7% | $59,700 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $622 +18% | $56,800 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $527 -35.9% | $55,900 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $822 +57.1% | $53,000 +16% |
| 2018 | $523 +20% | $45,700 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $436 | $44,300 |
| 2016 | $436 +40.3% | $44,300 +33.4% |
| 2014 | $311 +11.2% | $33,200 -26.2% |
| 2013 | $279 -43.4% | $45,000 -24.6% |
| 2012 | $494 -19.6% | $59,700 +5.3% |
| 2011 | $614 -7.3% | $56,700 -1.2% |
| 2010 | $662 | $57,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $57,400 +13.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $50,700 +47% |
| 2006 | -- | $34,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $34,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $34,500 +98.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $17,400 +200% |
| 2001 | -- | $5,800 |
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Neighborhood: Marquette Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Banneker Elementary at MarquetteGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Gary Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 1/10West Side Leadership AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.8 mi
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