Opportunity awaits at 1555 Ellsworth Street in the heart of Gary's up-and-coming Tolleston community! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath fixer-upper is full of potential for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to create their vision from the ground up. Was previously used as a daycare. Conveniently located directly across from Tolleston Park, this property offers easy access to green space, recreation, and neighborhood amenities in a developing area seeing continued growth and revitalization. Whether you're searching for your next investment property, rental opportunity, or affordable project home, this property offers endless possibilities. With solid potential and a location that stands out, this is your chance to bring new life to a home in one of Gary's historic communities. Sold as-is. Don't miss the opportunity to invest in the future of Gary!
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Zestimate®
$70,000
1555 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN 46404
2beds
843sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
4,007.52 Square Feet Lot
$70,000 Zestimate®
$83/sqft
$1,093 Estimated rent
Home value
$70,000
$67,000 - $74,000
$1,093/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jared Jeffries,
@properties/Christie's Intl RE 219-243-2120
Bought with:
Kenneth Townsel, RB18000268
Ellsbury Group
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 840244
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 9.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- None
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 843
- Total interior livable area: 843 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 843
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 4,007 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450808327013000004
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Gary
- Subdivision: Orchard Park Add/Gary
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $70,000-6.5%$83/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840244 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Pending sale | $74,900$89/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840244 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $74,900+970%$89/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840244 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2008 | Sold | $7,000-21.3%$8/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #208110 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2008 | Price change | $8,900-10.1%$11/sqft |
Source: Point2 #197044 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2008 | Price change | $9,900-33.6%$12/sqft |
Source: Point2 #197044 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2008 | Listed for sale | $14,900$18/sqft |
Source: Point2 #197044 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $971 +4% | $63,600 +64.3% |
| 2024 | $933 +10.7% | $38,700 +4.6% |
| 2023 | $843 +7.5% | $37,000 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $784 +1.3% | $32,900 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $774 +49.9% | $30,600 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $516 -57.3% | $30,200 +17.1% |
| 2019 | $1,209 +52.5% | $25,800 -23.2% |
| 2018 | $793 +10.6% | $33,600 -0.9% |
| 2017 | $717 | $33,900 -4.2% |
| 2016 | $717 -9.4% | $35,400 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $791 +6% | $33,800 +1.8% |
| 2013 | $746 -7.1% | $33,200 -4% |
| 2012 | $803 +21.3% | $34,600 +25.4% |
| 2011 | $662 -16.7% | $27,600 -13.2% |
| 2010 | $795 | $31,800 +18.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $26,900 +18.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $22,700 +110.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $10,800 -20% |
| 2003 | -- | $13,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $13,500 +200% |
| 2001 | -- | $4,500 |
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Neighborhood: Tolleston
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Beveridge Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Bailly Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 1/10West Side Leadership AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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