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  • $247,900

    8600 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403

    3beds
    1,325sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1954
    10,049 Square Feet Lot
    $247,900 Zestimate®
    $187/sqft
    $1,740 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $247,900

    $228,000 - $270,000

    $1,740/mo

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    What's special

    YOU HAVE FOUND IT! This modernized home is perfectly situated and the ideal place to call your own. This dream-like little part of Miller Beach is just a short walk to Lake Michigan and restaurants but nestled in the wooded dunes has an abundant plants which are both culinary and medicinal and is VERY LOW MAINTENANCE. The welcoming BIG open living room and dining room is filled with both light AND privacy. The kitchen has bar seating between the living room which further adds to the airy feel. There are three generous bedrooms as well as TWO separate baths that will more than accommodate you and your guests as THIS HOME IS LARGER THAN IT APPEARS! An updated flooring throughout with many other newer features make this one you MUST see to truly appreciate the everyday getaway you will experience living here. A short commute to Chicago via major highways and The South Shore Line. Make your appointment today before you miss the opportunity to secure what is truly a treat inside and out!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Laminate
    • Basement: None
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 10,049 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 450533178010000004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1954

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Gary

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/15/2016Sold$126,000-6.6%$95/sqft
    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #381811 Report a problem
    12/28/2015Price change$134,900-10.7%$102/sqft
    Source: McColly Real Estate Report a problem
    10/18/2015Listed for sale$151,000+11.9%$114/sqft
    Source: McColly Real Estate Report a problem
    12/1/2014Listing removed$134,900$102/sqft
    Source: Ayers Realtors, Inc. #343553 Report a problem
    10/17/2014Price change$134,900+12.5%$102/sqft
    Source: Ayers Realtors, Inc. #343553 Report a problem
    9/9/2014Price change$119,900-11.1%$90/sqft
    Source: Ayers Realtors, Inc. #343553 Report a problem
    8/29/2014Price change$134,900-0.7%$102/sqft
    Source: Ayers Realtors, Inc. #343553 Report a problem
    8/27/2014Listed for sale$135,900+4.5%$103/sqft
    Source: Ayers Realtors, Inc. #343553 Report a problem
    7/23/2010Sold$130,000-10.3%$98/sqft
    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #265332 Report a problem
    5/29/2010Listed for sale$144,900+70.7%$109/sqft
    Source: Visual Tour #265332 Report a problem
    9/5/2003Sold$84,900$64/sqft
    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #87742 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,151 +2.9%$185,100 +5.9%
    2024$2,090 +30.9%$174,800 +6.1%
    2023$1,597 +7.2%$164,800 +25.5%
    2022$1,489 +0.1%$131,300 +6.4%
    2021$1,488 +25.8%$123,400 +0.1%
    2020$1,183 -9%$123,300 +2.7%
    2019$1,300 -0.4%$120,100 +4.2%
    2018$1,305 +3.4%$115,300 +1%
    2017$1,261 $114,200 -3.2%
    2016$1,261 -8.9%$118,000 -1.1%
    2014$1,385 +6.6%$119,300 +3%
    2013$1,300 -2.4%$115,800 +0.2%
    2012$1,331 +4.1%$115,600 +3.4%
    2011$1,279 -6%$111,800 +20.5%
    2010$1,360 $92,800 -1.2%
    2009-- $93,900 +11%
    2007-- $84,600 +4.6%
    2006-- $80,900
    2005-- $80,900
    2004-- $80,900 +168.8%
    2003-- $30,100
    2002-- $30,100 +200.1%
    2001-- $10,030

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    Neighborhood: Marquette Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Marquette, Charter
    • Middle: Gary Public, Charter
    • High: Gary Public, Charter

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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