Opportunity awaits at 286 Tompkins St in Gary! This ranch home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a spacious living room, and a partially finished basement offering additional space and storage potential. Hardwood floors and ceiling fans run throughout the main level. Some updates have already been completed, including newer main-level windows and updated siding. The interior is dated and ready for your vision, making this a great opportunity for an investor, rehabber, or handy homeowner looking to add value. Home is being sold as-is and offers plenty of potential with a little TLC.
Pending
$49,900
286 Tompkins St, Gary, IN 46406
2beds
1,087sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
4,530 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$46/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer main-level windowsCeiling fansUpdated sidingHardwood floors
- 79 days |
- 285 |
- 19 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deanna Segoviano,
Listing Leaders Northwest 219-961-5478,
Gina Ziobro,
Listing Leaders Northwest
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 839820
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 9.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,087
- Total interior livable area: 1,087 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 725
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Alley Access
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: One
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 4,530 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450701127016000004
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Leshwood-On-West Add 05
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $46/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $37,100
- Annual tax amount: $418
- Date on market: 5/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Other,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,419/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Pending sale | $49,900$46/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839820 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,900$46/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839820 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2026 | Pending sale | $49,900$46/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839820 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,900$46/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839820 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $418 +5.3% | $41,600 +12.1% |
| 2024 | $397 +15.8% | $37,100 +5.1% |
| 2023 | $343 +8.7% | $35,300 +12.4% |
| 2022 | $316 +5% | $31,400 +8.3% |
| 2021 | $301 +10.5% | $29,000 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $272 -20.5% | $27,700 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $342 -10% | $27,200 -1.8% |
| 2018 | $380 +70.4% | $27,700 -11.2% |
| 2017 | $223 | $31,200 -4% |
| 2016 | $223 +11.8% | $32,500 +24.5% |
| 2014 | $200 +7% | $26,100 +2.8% |
| 2013 | $187 -41.1% | $25,400 -19.6% |
| 2012 | $317 +7.5% | $31,600 +6.4% |
| 2011 | $295 -3.7% | $29,700 -2.9% |
| 2010 | $306 | $30,600 +6.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,800 +21.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $23,700 +100.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $11,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $11,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $11,800 +20.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $9,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $9,800 +199.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $3,270 |
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Neighborhood: Brunswick
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Frankie W McCullough AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 4/10Bailly Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 1/10West Side Leadership AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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