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8600 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403

$254,000

Last sold 02/27/2024 for $130K

3
bed
2
bath
1,325
Sqft ($98/Sqft)

House not for sale

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#381811 • last updated 2 years ago

Movoto checked NIRA for data 4 minutes ago

Overview
Heating	Natural Gas, Forced Air
Levels/Style	Ranch/1 Sty/Bungalow
Type	Residential
SubType	Single Family Detach
SqFt	1325
Status	Sold
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
Interior Features	Den/Office, Finished Laundry Rm, Formal Dining, Main Bedroom Bath, Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry, Whirlpool Tub
Appliances	Dryer, Portable Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior
Parking Desc	Off Street, None
Exterior Features	Fence
Lot Dimensions	167 X 150
Lot Desc	Corner Lot, Lake Access, Landscaped, Paved Road, Wooded

Amenities / Utilities
Well	No
Municipal Water	Yes
Sewer/ Septic	Yes

Location
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

$254K

Range: $170K-$337K

Last 30 days

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Feb 2024
MLS # 265332
Feb 27, 2024 Sold
$130,000 (+53.1%)
May 25, 2010 Listed
$144,900 (+61.2%)
Feb 2024
MLS # 87742
Feb 25, 2024 Sold
$84,900 (-32.6%)
Jun 14, 2003 Listed
$89,900
Oct 2023
MLS # 381811
Oct 5, 2023 Sold
$126,000 (-6.6%)
Oct 11, 2015 Listed
$134,900 (-6.9%)

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$2,150 -85.2%

$174,800 +6.07%
2023
$14,530 +809.9%

$164,800
2022
$1,597 -65.2%

$164,800 +25.51%
2021
$4,583 +7.2%

$131,300 +6.4%
2020
$4,276 +244.0%

$123,400 +0.08%
2019
$1,243 -4.4%

$123,300 +2.66%
2018
$1,300 +4.4%

$120,100 +4.16%
2017
$1,245 -1.3%

$115,300 +0.96%
2016
$1,261

$114,200 -3.22%
2015
$1,261 -8.9%

$118,000
2014
$1,385

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8600 Forest Ave
$130K
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 Tippecanoe St, Gary, IN 46403	$403,000	3/2	3,788	0.02
631 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403	$303,000	3/1	2,677	0.03
8619 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403	$309,000	3/2	1,352	0.04
8700 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403	$340,000	3/1	1,669	0.04
655 N Tippecanoe St, Gary, IN 46403	$274,000	3/2	2,842	0.04
8639 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403	$214,000	3/1	1,519	0.04
665 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403	$520,000	3/2	2,373	0.05
670 N Tippecanoe St, Gary, IN 46403	$273,000	4/2	1,950	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.