Investor Opportunity -- Bring Your Vision! Calling all investors, rehabbers, and visionaries! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is ready for its next chapter and offers incredible potential for the right buyer. Whether you are looking for your next fix-and-flip, rental portfolio addition, or a property to renovate and make your own, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss. The home needs a complete renovation, providing a blank canvas to redesign, restore, and maximize its value. Bring your ideas, creativity, and contractor -- the possibilities are endless. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, and major roadways. Property is being sold as-is. Seller will make no repairs. Don't miss your chance to transform this property into something special! 48 hour notice for all showings.
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$53,000
1249 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN 46409
3beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
5,749 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$59/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 24 days |
- 469 |
- 27 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Cossey,
Coldwell Banker Realty 219-865-9911
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 840844
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: None
Features
- Other
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 900
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 900
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,749 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450822479007000004
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Gary Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $59/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $46,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,164
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Other,Conventional
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$1,578/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $53,000+657.1%$59/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/21/2013 | Sold | $7,000$8/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,164 +8.1% | $49,600 +6.9% |
| 2024 | $1,077 +2% | $46,400 +8.7% |
| 2023 | $1,056 +8.4% | $42,700 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $974 +0.8% | $41,200 +8.4% |
| 2021 | $966 +28.1% | $38,000 +0.8% |
| 2020 | $754 -78.2% | $37,700 |
| 2019 | $3,458 +53.6% | $37,700 |
| 2018 | $2,251 +140% | $37,700 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $938 | $38,000 -14% |
| 2016 | $938 -28.4% | $44,200 -21.1% |
| 2014 | $1,311 +6.2% | $56,000 +2% |
| 2013 | $1,234 -7.2% | $54,900 -4.2% |
| 2012 | $1,329 -3.6% | $57,300 -0.3% |
| 2011 | $1,379 +2.2% | $57,500 +6.5% |
| 2010 | $1,349 | $54,000 +1.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $53,400 +15.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $46,300 +35% |
| 2006 | -- | $34,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $34,300 |
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$0Property taxes
$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
$0Utilities
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: University Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMary M Bethune Early Child Development CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 2 mi
- 4/10Bailly Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10West Side Leadership AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
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