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Sold on 10/05/2023

8600 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403

  • $275,000

    Last sold 10/05/2023 for $126K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,325

    Sqft ($95/Sqft)

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About 8600 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1954
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.57 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
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 abundant plants (both culinary and medicinal) and is VERY LOW MAINTENANCE. The welcoming BIG open Living Room/Dining Room is filled with both light AND privacy. Kitchen has bar seating between the living room which further adds to the airy feel. Three generous bedrooms as well as TWO separate baths will more than accommodate you and your guests as THIS HOME IS LARGER THAN IT APPEARS! 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!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Timothy A. Petrites
Listing Office - McColly Real Estate
Source: NIRA mls logo
MLS#381811 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked NIRA for data 17 minutes ago
Overview
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels/Style One, Bungalow
Type Residential
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 1325
Status Closed
MLS # 381811
Lot Size (Acres) 0.572
Lot Size (SqFt) 24916
Property Tax 1385
Year Built 1954
Interior
# Three-Quarter Baths 1
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# of Full Baths 1
# Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 7
Laundry Main Level
Interior Features Primary Downstairs, Whirlpool Tub
Appliances Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Parking Desc None, Off Street
Lot Dimensions 167 X 150
Lot Desc Corner Lot, Landscaped, Paved, Wooded
Fencing Fenced
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Cable Available
Water Source Public
Location
Waterfront Lake Privileges
County Lake
Subdivision Robert Barletts Marquette Park
High School District Gary
Directions From Oak Avenue South On Shelby To Forest. East To Home On Immediate Left Corner.
APN 450533178010000000
Lot/ Land Details
Road Surface Paved
$275K
Range: $198K-$352K
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2023
    mls logo MLS # 381811
  • Oct 5, 2023 Sold
    $126,000 (-6.6%)
  • Oct 11, 2015 Listed
    $134,900
  • 8600 Forest Ave
    $126K
  • Miller
    $289K -1% y/y
  • 46403
    $199K +7% y/y
  • Gary
    $125K -8% y/y
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Banneker Elementary at Marquette
public Grades K-5
Gary Community School Corp
3/10
Gary Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Gary Community School Corp
1/10
West Side Leadership Academy
public Grades 9-12
Gary Community School Corp
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