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  • Price cut: $5.1K (9/25)
    $19,900

    1531 Van Buren St, Gary, IN 46407

    --beds
    --baths
    --sqft
    Triplex
    Built in 1922
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    THREE POSSIBLE UNITS TO RENT- Live in one and rent out the other or rent all three for MAXIMUM CASH FLOW! Get in on the ground floor of Gary's burgeoning renaissance. The city has recently undergone significant development and reinvestment. Gary is at the center of America's crossroads and offers close proximity to the shores of Lake Michigan and Chicago. Also nearby public transport options such as the Southshore train and new entertainment options such as Hard Rock Casino and the upcoming Lake County Convention and Visitors Center. This location will almost certainly see high appreciation for years to come.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Katherine Stirling,

    Listing Leaders 219-462-5478

    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 843139MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Heating
      • Baseboard, Hot Water
      Appliances
      • Included: None
      Features
      • None
      • Basement: Walk-Out Access
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Finished area above ground: 1,104

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      Features
      • Levels: One
      Lot
      • Size: 3,049 Square Feet
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 450809404003000004
      • Zoning description: Residential
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Triplex
      Condition
      • Fixer
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1922

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Ctl & Co's 5th All
      Location
      • Region: Gary

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $30,400
      • Annual tax amount: $768
      • Date on market: 7/30/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,135/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/5/2026Pending sale$19,900
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843139 Report a problem
        9/25/2026Price change$19,900-20.4%
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843139 Report a problem
        9/12/2026Price change$25,000-13.8%
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843139 Report a problem
        8/22/2026Price change$29,000-25.6%
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843139 Report a problem
        7/30/2026Listed for sale$39,000+236.2%
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843139 Report a problem
        2/13/2026Sold$11,600-27%
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/2/2011Listing removed$15,900
        Source: Century 21 Powers Realty, Inc. #269747 Report a problem
        8/1/2010Listed for sale$15,900
        Source: Century 21 Powers Realty, Inc. #269747 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$702 +2.8%$30,400 +8.6%
        2024$683 +52.4%$28,000 +3.3%
        2023$448 +8.7%$27,100 +54.9%
        2022$412 +4.5%$17,500 +8.7%
        2021$395 +18.8%$16,100 +4.5%
        2020$332 -33.8%$15,400 -7.2%
        2019$501 -2.1%$16,600 -20.2%
        2018$512 +8.9%$20,800 -0.5%
        2017$470 $20,900 -4.1%
        2016$470 -19.3%$21,800 -12.4%
        2014$583 +8.5%$24,900 +4.2%
        2013$537 -4.7%$23,900 -1.6%
        2012$564 -17.5%$24,300 -14.7%
        2011$683 -5.7%$28,500 -1.7%
        2010$725 $29,000 +16%
        2009-- $25,000 +8.7%
        2007-- $23,000 +85.5%
        2006-- $12,400
        2005-- $12,400
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Midtown

        Getting around

        54 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable

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