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Sold on 07/29/2024
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8500 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403

$379,000

Last sold 07/29/2024 for $436K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 3,116

    Sqft ($140/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 8500 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1950
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.87 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
Mediterranean Cabin in Miller Beach! With over 3000 finished sqft & situated on a jumbo wooded lot of nearly an acre, this re-imagined 3 bed, 2 bath Mid-Century has been professionally renovated, has a new AC, has a stone fireplace and features picture windows in each room. Turnkey with most furnishings included! New Kitchen w/custom tilework & stainless appliances, New Bathroom with a walk-in shower and soaker tub and large bedrooms with plenty of storage. Little luxuries include hand-painted tile, Alderwood doors, a washer and dryer both upstairs and down as well as a sundeck, storage shed and a true retreat for a backyard. The basement offers additional high-end living space and includes a spacious & finished laundry room with shower and a new half bath across the hall. The gym can also be converted to a 4th bedroom. With the fridge and plumbing already roughed for a kitchen, the basement could be used as an accessory unit or to age in place. Ideal Vacation rental!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Sam Geraci
Listing Agent Contact: (773) 983-1904
Listing Office - INcoast Homes LLC
Source: NIRA mls logo
MLS#805681 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked NIRA for data 18 minutes ago
Overview
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels/Style One, Bungalow
Type Residential
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 3116
Status Closed
MLS # 805681
Lot Size (Acres) 0.873
Lot Size (SqFt) 38028
Property Tax 2883.88
Year Built 1950
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# of Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 7
Accessibility Features Enhanced Accessible
Interior Features In-Law Floorplan, Primary Downstairs
Appliances Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer
Fireplace Great Room, Living Room
Exterior
Parking Desc Carport, Off Street
Exterior Features Lighting, Private Yard
Lot Dimensions 265 X 144
Lot Desc Landscaped, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Sloped, Paved
Patio/Porch Deck
Fencing Partial Cross
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Water Source Public
Location
View Forest, Trees/Woods
County Lake
Subdivision Robert Bartletts Marquette Park
High School District Gary
Directions Countyline North To Oak Ave. Oak Ave West To Shelby. Shelby South To Property.
APN 45-05-33-156-052.000-004
Lot/ Land Details
Road Surface Paved
$379K
Range: $276K-$481K
Last 30 days 
  • Jul 2024
    mls logo MLS # 805681
  • Jul 29, 2024 Sold
    $436,500 (-3.0%)
  • Jun 20, 2024 Listed
    $450,000 (+100.0%)
  • Feb 2024
    mls logo MLS # 415517
  • Feb 28, 2024 Sold
    $225,000 (+2.7%)
  • May 26, 2017 Listed
    $233,900 (+6.8%)
  • Feb 2024
    mls logo MLS # 301658
  • Feb 28, 2024 Sold
    $219,000 (+9.5%)
  • Feb 9, 2012 Listed
    $229,900 (+4.5%)
  • Feb 2024
    mls logo MLS # 236076
  • Feb 27, 2024 Sold
    $200,000 (+8.7%)
  • Mar 19, 2009 Listed
    $219,900 (+15.8%)
  • Feb 2024
    mls logo MLS # 107602
  • Feb 25, 2024 Sold
    $183,950 (-58.7%)
  • May 8, 2004 Listed
    $189,900
  • Oct 2022
    mls logo MLS # 515029
  • Oct 27, 2022 Price Change
    $445,000 (-2.2%)
  • Aug 30, 2022 Deal Fell Through
    $455,000 (+1.1%)
  • Jun 24, 2022 Listed
    $450,000 (+100.0%)
  • Nov 2017
    Public Records
  • Nov 7, 2017 Sold
    $225,000 (-3.8%)
  • Oct 2012
    Public Records
  • Oct 17, 2012 Sold
    $219,000 (-4.7%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $3,074 -87.4%
    $263,200 -5.02%
  • 2023
    $24,432 +765.2%
    $277,100
  • 2022
    $2,824 -71.0%
    $277,100 +28.11%
  • 2021
    $9,733 +6.9%
    $216,300 +6.55%
  • 2020
    $9,101 +341.1%
    $203,000 -0.05%
  • 2019
    $2,063 -49.2%
    $203,100 +2.84%
  • 2018
    $4,064 +101.2%
    $197,500 +4.66%
  • 2017
    $2,019 -49.9%
    $188,700 +0.91%
  • 2016
    $4,034
    $187,000 -3.06%
  • 2015
    $4,034 -9.8%
    $192,900
  • 2014
    $4,473
  • 8500 Forest Ave
    $436K
  • Miller
    $312K +4% y/y
  • 46403
    $160K -19% y/y
  • Gary
    $124K -5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
650 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403 $237,000 3/1 1,824 0.03
8412 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 $299,000 4/1 2,240 0.04
8521 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 $244,000 3/1 1,554 0.04
8619 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 $315,000 3/2 1,352 0.05
631 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403 $305,000 3/1 2,677 0.05
8400 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 $342,000 3/2 1,432 0.06
665 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403 $524,000 3/2 2,373 0.06
8460 Lakewood Ave, Gary, IN 46403 $295,000 3/2 2,392 0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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