Welcome to 5136 Carolina Street! This beautifully remodeled 5 bedroom, 2 bath home was designed with functionality in mind. From the oversized attached 2 car garage to the spacious living areas inside and out, this home is built for both comfort and convenience. The main floor features a welcoming foyer to living room, a modern kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, with a built in system for the large refrigerator. There are 3 bedrooms including a cozy primary retreat, a full bathroom with a double vanity sink, and a versatile mudroom providing extra storage and easy access to the garage. This homes is perfect for today's lifestyle. The fully finished basement expands your living space with 2 additional bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a large recreation room ideal for movie nights, game days, or hosting guests. A walk-in closet and utility room add even more function and flexibility. Outside, enjoy a large front and backyard with plenty of space for entertaining, gardening or to simply relax. This thoughtfully updated home blends modern style and everyday practicality. homes like this don't last long, schedule your showing today and make it yours!
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$240,000
5136 Carolina St, Gary, IN 46409
5beds
1,850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.38 Acres Lot
$238,500 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$1,969 Estimated rent
Home value
$238,500
$215,000 - $262,000
$1,969/mo
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Fully finished basementLarge recreation roomModern kitchenQuartz countertopsVersatile mudroomCozy primary retreatLarge front and backyard
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Frederick Long,
Better Homes and Gardens Real 219-999-8990,
Lanee Hollingsworth,
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Bought with:
Jeffrey Lyons, RB14047486
The Lyons Group Real Estate
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 827068
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 140.4
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 12.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 120.93
- Dimensions: 8.7 x 13.9
Bedroom 3
- Area: 106.8
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 12.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 132.44
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 10.11
Bedroom 5
- Area: 158.24
- Dimensions: 17.2 x 9.2
Foyer
- Area: 14.57
- Dimensions: 3.1 x 4.7
Kitchen
- Area: 150.52
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 10.6
Living room
- Area: 202.24
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 15.8
Other
- Area: 108.78
- Dimensions: 9.8 x 11.1
Other
- Description: Recreation Room
- Area: 420.21
- Dimensions: 26.1 x 16.1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Microwave
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Finished,Interior Entry,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 1,850 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 975
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Concrete, Paved, Oversized, On Street, Off Street, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Attached, Alley Access
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Paved, Few Trees, Near Public Transit, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450834378010000004
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Gary
- Subdivision: Broadway Gardens
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $240,000+4.3%$130/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827068 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Pending sale | $230,000$124/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827068 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000+582.5%$124/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827068 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2024 | Sold | $33,700+69.3%$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #531104 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $19,900+3880%$11/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #531104 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2018 | Sold | $500-97.5% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2002 | Sold | $20,000$11/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #72042 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $436 +0.6% | $18,500 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $434 +24.5% | $17,400 +1.2% |
| 2023 | $348 +5.4% | $17,200 +26.5% |
| 2022 | $330 -62.4% | $13,600 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $880 +30.3% | $12,900 -62.2% |
| 2020 | $675 -64.9% | $34,100 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $1,925 -78.4% | $33,500 -10.4% |
| 2018 | $8,893 +522% | $37,400 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $1,430 | $37,700 -38.4% |
| 2016 | $1,430 -22% | $61,200 -21.3% |
| 2014 | $1,832 +7.1% | $77,800 +2.8% |
| 2013 | $1,711 -2.8% | $75,700 -0.3% |
| 2012 | $1,761 -0.5% | $75,900 +2.8% |
| 2011 | $1,770 -2.3% | $73,800 +1.8% |
| 2010 | $1,812 | $72,500 +0.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $72,100 +32.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $54,400 +40.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $38,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $38,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $38,600 +52% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $25,400 +199.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $8,470 |
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Neighborhood: University Park
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- 3/10Glen Park AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Bailly Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10West Side Leadership AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
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