Lots of potential with this 2-story fixer upper on a quiet block. Central location would make for a great rental house or primary residence. Handyman's special, being sold AS IS. Make an offer!
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$19,000
861 Carolina St, Gary, IN 46402
3beds
1,572sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$12/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet block
- 123 days
- 330
- 23
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Luke Mitchell,
Legacy Realty Group LLC 219-756-5600
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 840207
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9.0 x 9.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Heating
- None
Appliances
- Included: None
Features
- None
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,572
- Total interior livable area: 1,572 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,572
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 450803383016000004
- Special conditions: Agent Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gary Land Companys 01
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $12/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,300
- Annual tax amount: $309
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $19,000+239.3%$12/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #840207 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $5,600$4/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $309 +11.2% | $13,000 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $277 -47.2% | $12,300 +11.8% |
| 2023 | $525 +6.2% | $11,000 -46.3% |
| 2022 | $494 +4.9% | $20,500 +6.2% |
| 2021 | $471 +28.1% | $19,300 +4.9% |
| 2020 | $368 -97% | $18,400 |
| 2019 | $12,087 +16.3% | $18,400 -37% |
| 2018 | $10,397 +1431.9% | $29,200 -1.4% |
| 2017 | $679 | $29,600 -3.6% |
| 2016 | $679 -34.7% | $30,700 -30.9% |
| 2014 | $1,039 | $44,400 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,600 +0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $45,200 -17.5% |
| 2011 | $110 +25% | $54,800 +2.4% |
| 2010 | $88 | $53,500 -7.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $57,600 +31.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $43,800 +99.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $22,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $22,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $22,000 +694.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $2,770 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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