Location, Location, Location! MILLER BEACH! Welcome to 8511 Oak Avenue - This Exceptional 4-Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home offers a walkout basement, making it perfect for any Multi- Generational dynamic or Income Producing opportunity! Main Floor Features: Spacious Formal Living Room, Elegant Dining Room, perfect for entertaining, a High-End Culinary Kitchen with premium finishes, a Convenient A1/2 Bath for guests, Separated Exercise Area for your fitness needs and an Elevated 3-Season Room with a vaulted ceiling, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the private yard - ideal for enjoying a morning coffee or breakfast while soaking in the peaceful surroundings. Upper Level: Main Bedroom with a luxurious 'Spa-Like' Ensuite Bath for ultimate relaxation, Two additional Spacious Bedrooms and a Custom Full Bath with attention to detail and quality finishes. Walkout Basement Level: Open concept Living and Dining Area, a Separated Kitchen , A3/4 Bath and Generously sized Bedroom with Daylight Windows for natural light. Exterior Features: Large Custom Paver Parking Area for 6+ vehicles, providing ample parking for family and guests, Private Backyard Oasis with a Seating Area and Firepit, perfect for alfresco dining and evening gatherings under the stars. Two Large Storage Sheds ! Custom Front Deck ! Private access to the lower-level walkout in the rear. Situated on a generous 50x150 lot, this property provides unparalleled privacy and serenity. Located just steps away from the beach access point on Sullivan Street, this home combines comfort & convenience, all within a vibrant community surrounded by National Parks and the National Lakeshore. Just minutes from the National Lakeshore, National Park, Beaches, Dunes, and Trails. Close proximity to Shelby & Locust Street for Restaurant Options and Nightlife, Marquette Park, Chanute Trail, and Tuskegee Air Museum all just a short distance away. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity! MAKE IT YOURS TODAY!
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$435,000
8511 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
3beds
2,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
7,013.16 Square Feet Lot
$453,100 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$2,406 Estimated rent
Home value
$453,100
$408,000 - $503,000
$2,406/mo
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Seating area and firepitElegant dining roomBreathtaking panoramic viewsWalkout basementTwo large storage shedsCustom front deckVaulted ceiling
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Listed by:
Alan Harrell,
McColly Real Estate 219-926-1616
Bought with:
Tina Goodwin, RB22000988
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 817896
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: With Large Custom Ensuite Bathroom
- Area: 164.45
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Area: 136.08
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 8.1
Bedroom 3
- Area: 92.3
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 7.1
Bedroom 4
- Area: 97.2
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.0
Bonus room
- Area: 135.99
- Dimensions: 15.11 x 9.0
Dining room
- Area: 162.44
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 12.4
Exercise room
- Description: Potential for Office, versus Exercise room
- Area: 61.6
- Dimensions: 8.0 x 7.7
Kitchen
- Description: Viking, Wolf, & Kitchen Aid High-end Stainless Steel appliances
- Area: 135.46
- Dimensions: 14.11 x 9.6
Kitchen
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 8.0
Living room
- Description: Panoramic views from multiple windows
- Area: 259.93
- Dimensions: 18.7 x 13.9
Other
- Description: Enclosed Porch / 3 Seasons room
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Other
- Description: Living room, dining area shared open concept. Egress Back Door
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 9.0
Other
- Description: Combined storage area
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 8.0
Utility room
- Description: Washer, Dryer, H20 Heater & Boiler
- Area: 94.6
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.6
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Range Hood, Other, Microwave
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Daylight,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,440
- Total interior livable area: 2,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,741
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 7,013 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Wooded, Front Yard, Near Public Transit, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 450533132002000004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Gary
- Subdivision: Youngs Hlnds
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $435,000-2.2%$178/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Contingent | $445,000$182/sqft |
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| 3/30/2025 | Price change | $445,000-3.3%$182/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Listing removed | $2,600$1/sqft |
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| 3/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $460,000+2.2%$189/sqft |
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| 3/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,600+4%$1/sqft |
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| 3/22/2025 | Listing removed | $450,000$184/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #816114 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000$184/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #816114 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Contingent | $450,000$184/sqft |
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| 2/25/2025 | Price change | $450,000-4.1%$184/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #816114 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $469,000+11.7%$192/sqft |
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| 4/13/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/25/2022 | Sold | $420,000+176.3%$172/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #506478 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 5/13/2008 | Sold | $152,000-3.2%$62/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #192943 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2008 | Price change | $157,000-16%$64/sqft |
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| 1/31/2008 | Listed for sale | $187,000$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,367 +5.8% | $441,500 +6.8% |
| 2024 | $9,794 +23.4% | $413,300 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $7,934 +104.9% | $387,000 +25.6% |
| 2022 | $3,871 -1.9% | $308,200 +105.9% |
| 2021 | $3,946 +29.8% | $149,700 -2% |
| 2020 | $3,040 +13.6% | $152,800 +2.1% |
| 2019 | $2,677 -3% | $149,600 +23.4% |
| 2018 | $2,761 -0.4% | $121,200 -1.4% |
| 2017 | $2,771 | $122,900 -2.7% |
| 2016 | $2,771 -10.2% | $126,300 -3% |
| 2014 | $3,086 +8.4% | $130,200 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $2,847 -6.1% | $124,900 -3.2% |
| 2012 | $3,032 -2.7% | $129,000 +0.5% |
| 2011 | $3,117 -1.8% | $128,400 +0.5% |
| 2010 | $3,173 | $127,700 +3.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $123,800 +4.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $118,700 +13% |
| 2006 | -- | $105,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $105,000 +10.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $95,000 +211.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $30,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $30,500 +199.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $10,170 |
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Neighborhood: Marquette Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Banneker Elementary at MarquetteGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10Gary Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10West Side Leadership AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.1 mi
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