Located in Calumet Township, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is full of charm, space, and recent upgrades. Upon entering, you'll notice the spacious front living room filled with natural light from the large picture window. The home features new flooring throughout, including brand-new carpeting in the living room and bedrooms, new tongue and grove vinyl flooring in the Kitchen and bonus room and has been freshly painted, giving every room a clean, updated feel. Down the hall, you'll find the three bedrooms and a fully updated bathroom. The second bedroom has access to a loft area, which provides a great option for storage or a creative flex space. The large family room offers a wood-burning fireplace, recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, and access to the screened-in porch--ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests. Outside, the backyard provides a great space for gatherings and outdoor enjoyment. Additional updates include an updated kitchen with new cabinets, double-hung windows, vinyl siding, a newer HVAC and central air system, a brand new water softener, and a roof that is only 4 years old. With low property taxes, this property would make a fantastic investment or starter home. Call today to schedule your private showing!
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$156,000
2725 W 42nd Ave, Gary, IN 46408
3beds
1,181sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.59 Acres Lot
$157,500 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$1,322 Estimated rent
Home value
$157,500
$150,000 - $167,000
$1,322/mo
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Large picture windowDouble-hung windowsRecessed lightingCeiling fanFully updated bathroom
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Listed by:
Stefen Hutchins,
Absolute Realty Solutions LLC 219-237-4519
Bought with:
Jenny Zamora, RB22002482
Coldwell Banker Market Connect
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 831586
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: New Carpeting
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: New Carpeting
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: New Carpeting
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 8.0
Bonus room
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 15.0
Kitchen
- Description: Eat-in Kitchen, New Cabinets
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 9.0
Laundry
- Description: New Water Softener
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0
Living room
- Description: New Carpeting
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Laminate Counters
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,181
- Total interior livable area: 1,181 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,181
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Screened, Rear Porch, Front Porch, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 450829303014000001
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lohmans Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $132/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,428
- Date on market: 12/5/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $156,000-5.2%$132/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Pending sale | $164,500$139/sqft |
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| 1/30/2026 | Price change | $164,500-2.6%$139/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Price change | $168,900-0.6%$143/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Price change | $169,900-2.4%$144/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $174,000+190%$147/sqft |
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| 1/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/19/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,350-3.6%$1/sqft |
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| 12/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/22/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 9/27/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/22/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 3/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 9/1/2020 | Sold | $60,000-7.6%$51/sqft |
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| 7/21/2020 | Pending sale | $64,900$55/sqft |
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| 7/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $64,900$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,428 +2.1% | $132,900 +86.1% |
| 2024 | $1,398 +0.9% | $71,400 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $1,386 +6.6% | $69,900 +0.9% |
| 2022 | $1,300 -6.7% | $69,300 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $1,394 +160.3% | $65,000 -6.7% |
| 2020 | $536 -12.5% | $69,700 +1.5% |
| 2019 | $612 +2.9% | $68,700 +8.5% |
| 2018 | $595 +27.2% | $63,300 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $467 | $62,600 +2.3% |
| 2016 | $467 -1.2% | $61,200 -9.2% |
| 2014 | $473 +10.3% | $67,400 +2.7% |
| 2013 | $429 -23.4% | $65,600 -2.2% |
| 2012 | $560 +1.4% | $67,100 -2.5% |
| 2011 | $552 -3.3% | $68,800 +4.4% |
| 2010 | $571 | $65,900 -13.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $75,800 +13% |
| 2007 | -- | $67,100 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $61,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $61,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $61,000 +209.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $19,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $19,700 +200.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $6,560 |
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Neighborhood: Ross
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