1537 Roosevelt St, Gary, IN 46404
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OFF MARKET

1537 Roosevelt St
Gary, IN 46404

Tolleston
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,886 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$180,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,141/mo*
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$180,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,141/mo*
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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,886 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

Built in 1917, this updated Cape Cod located on the west side of Gary has been impeccably maintained by its owners. It boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,886 square feet of living area. Enjoy your morning coffee and watch the sun rise from the safety of the indoors on either of TWO enclosed porches. Enjoy summertime cookouts on the spacious deck overlooking a large back yard (which includes an extra lot)! Additional living space is available in the newly finished basement along with a full bathroom and storage area. Fresh paint, new flooring, new windows, new roofing, and 5 year old siding will keep this home nearly maintenance-free for years to come! Schedule your showing today!
1537 Roosevelt St, Gary, IN 46404 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,886 sqft single-family home in Tolleston, built in 1917. It last sold for the $179,900 asking price on Nov 15, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $180,700, with a rent estimate of $1,866/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1537 Roosevelt St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2886 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator, MicrowaveLaundry: In BasementMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One and One Half
View
Has a ViewView: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: FencedExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Alley Access,Detached,Garage Faces Side
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 84
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1924

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 450808404009.000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $179,900

Location

Direction & Address
City: GaryCommunity: None
School Information
High School District: Gary

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2886 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 808844Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1924
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Terrance Durousseau
Century 21 Circle, (219) 738-2455
Chrishutta Battle
Bought with: Kurtess Gillespie, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr, (219) 221-4047
Co-Buyer's Agent: Erica Miller, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Gr, (219) 221-4047
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#808844

Price History for 1537 Roosevelt St

DatePriceEventSource
11/15/2024$179,900Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #808844
09/07/2024$179,900ContingentNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #808844
08/21/2024$179,900Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #808844

Market trends in Gary

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$118K
$16.68KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
1.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$83
$6MoM
Available listings
355
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$349
Assessment$148,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1537 Roosevelt St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1384 Roosevelt St, Gary, IN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$197,500
10/24/25
4
2
2,500
1760 Ellsworth Pl, Gary, IN
0.36
Single-Family Home
$230,000
07/11/25
3
2.5
3,005
1864 W 20th Pl, Gary, IN
0.39
Single-Family Home
$299,000
08/19/25
5
3
3,080
418 Taft St, Gary, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$188,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,567
1956 W 14th Ave, Gary, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$158,400
11/21/25
3
2
2,050
1920 Roosevelt Pl, Gary, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$185,000
02/02/26
3
2
1,616
1326 Rutledge St, Gary, IN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$170,000
11/25/25
3
2
2,036
2340 W 21st Ave, Gary, IN
0.46
Single-Family Home
$116,000
10/28/25
3
2.5
1,995
2048 Roosevelt Pl, Gary, IN
0.39
Single-Family Home
$137,085
11/17/25
4
3
2,472

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Neighborhood Overview

Tolleston
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What Locals Say about Tolleston

At least 62 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 29 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 28 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • Dominique Haywood
    "Child safety cover your windows up lock and close windows keep children out the street clean house keep children away from stoves and knives keep guns out the home unless kept in safe area away from children "
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  • Big.nip
    "The school is close by and stores ,parks ..basketball courts Nice houses friendly people Lovely neighborhood "
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  • Tyressa H.
    "It’s quiet and the neighbors are friendly. Stores are really close by, and it’s an easier commute to the expressway."
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  • Inez B.
    "it's an upscale decent area to live. I've lived in the area twice and I don't have any complaints. my kids went to School there and had no problems!!!"
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  • Alyssa M.
    "Quite area with locals shopping nearby. I feel very safe living in my home with my children. All of the community is very nice, cops are always present/around which I find very comforting. "
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  • Prattaarionna8
    "It a good area I love it I have living here for ten years and it a good neighborhood but there was a child who died that I know who died two block from my house and that it and a family dollar hat robbed that about six block away from me so yeah but other than that it is ok there are friendly neighbors that I have know for a long time "
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  • Veda R.
    "It’s a good place to live and I love life here and there is so much to do here and the people in the area have been very friendly "
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  • Cornelia
    "It’s one of the better neighborhoods here in Gary. I’ll rather stay in this area than any of the others."
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  • Noahlove88
    "the community park and boys and girls club the churches the school 3 one basketball game the track to walk the field house for people and the neighbors are nice to each other "
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  • Lori E.
    "Close proximity to major highways. Very close to Chicago which makes it easy to own a home and work in the city with a lower cost of living."
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  • Siimonefreeman
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for three years.People are friendly and tend to help each other . Everything is in close distance to your surroundings. Convenience stores, gas stations,grocery stores anything you need to make life more comfortable."
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  • Cj P.
    "people here don't really speak. I'm from Chicago where we get to know our neighbors but in gary theae people don't seem friendly and never speak back when you be kind and speak."
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-07-07 14:47:50 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Click here for more information