259 E Locust St, Hammond, IN 46324
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OFF MARKET

259 E Locust St
Hammond, IN 46324

South Hammond
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 840 sqft

$169,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,068/mo*
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$169,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,068/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
840 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

*** AUCTION *** Up for bid is this home full of potential in downtown Hammond. This residential home features 840 square feet of space, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full basement, and central air. Detached from the home is a 200 square foot garage. Home sets on a .117 acre lot with mature trees. Home is a perfect family home or investment opportunity.
259 E Locust St, Hammond, IN 46324 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home in South Hammond, built in 1923. It last sold for $32,000 on Jul 13, 2017 (3,199,900% above the $1 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $169,900, with a rent estimate of $1,401/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 259 E Locust St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Interior Entry,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 840 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: RefrigeratorRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, Porch
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 47
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 840

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450612132024000023

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1

Location

Direction & Address
City: HammondCommunity: Meadow Grove Add
School Information
High School District: Hammond

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 840 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5074.74 sqft

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 415803Above Grade Unfinished Area: 840

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Deborah Hall
McColly Real Estate, (219) 322-5508
Diana Metros
McColly Real Estate, (219) 663-9922
Bought with: Non-Member Agent, Non-Member MLS Office, (219) 795-3600
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#415803

Price History for 259 E Locust St

DatePriceEventSource
07/13/2017$32,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #415803

Market trends in Hammond

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$184K
$1.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$137
$2MoM
Available listings
106
12MoM
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Comparable Sales for 259 E Locust St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6636 Van Buren Ave, Hammond, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$155,000
04/17/26
2
1
912
515 165th St, Hammond, IN
0.29
Single-Family Home
$110,000
01/02/26
2
1
926
256 Florence St, Hammond, IN
0.16
Single-Family Home
$180,000
08/15/25
2
1
1,548
6548 Jackson Ave, Hammond, IN
0.30
Single-Family Home
$100,000
12/31/25
2
1
1,382

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

South Hammond
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What Locals Say about South Hammond

At least 106 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 22 % Say there are community events

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  • Ashley Sullivan
    "Some parts are great. Got many parks. Different food options. Pretty safe for the most part. I know there are some parts that are a little sketchy. But a lot of families live here and have been for most of their lives."
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    "I been leaving in this neighborhood for 13 years very quiet nice neighbors would recommend staying in this area. "
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  • Nakea B.
    "This neighborhood is pretty quiet. The people are friendly. I would recommend the neighborhood to others"
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  • Alicia L.
    "The community events that make my neighborhood special are the little fairs that go on around the area."
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    "I like my neighborhood and neighbors . It’s quiet and have yet to have any issues that would require one to worry. Yes i wish they invested more into our city, but I do love where I live. "
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  • S. Bell
    "Lately it's becoming a bad neighborhood. Crime rate is going up especially theft. If you decide to move in hammond call the police department first to know about the area your moving into first. "
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  • Donnette H. .
    "The area is Very peaceful and near the expressway. There are a lot of nearby stores and restaurants. Friendly neighbors and great school district"
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  • Raechelpie
    "I believe there are events that happen that are very nice, but I do not attend them. There are community garage sales, events for kids, etc. "
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  • Smith
    "I’m only a visitor but,I love coming out here in Hammond Indiana it’s quiet, friendly people, you’re not seeing a lot of people standing around, I will say it’s a great place to raise your family."
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  • Jvilla
    "the majority of schools in Hammond are new and they're having a brand new High School built. sidewalks and streets well-maintained people still keep up with their yards."
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  • Sissylala1984
    "I love being so close to the highway and to Munster! The new town updates have really made the neighborhood look more appealing "
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  • Shanni S.
    "Diversity in this area. Clean and friendly neighbors. Good schools. A lot of traffic. Close to everything. Need more local jobs. "
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  • Velindasmith
    "It’s quiet in Hammond Indiana I’m from Chicago and I love no one‘s even out in the street, and really no game Bangers safe for the kids to grow"
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  • Ridenour93
    "There is a dog park less than a mile away and convenient shopping. There is some crime in the neighborhood though"
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  • Toshiyah B.
    "Very diverse but close knit neighborhood. Up and coming areas with a lot of things to do. close to everything including Chicago which is a 30 min drive on average. "
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  • Jnarantic1 g. c.
    "college bound program. it is a very useful aid to home owners with kids who plan on attending college. your child get money toward college all you need is to be the home owner and your child just needs to complete some community service in the summer. "
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  • C f.
    "Dog walking is normal in my neighborhood. Everyone cleans up behind themselves dogs are always trained and on leashes as well. "
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  • Jesusalvarez0422
    "my neighborhood is quite I have good neighbors that are willing to help its safe and there is a bike trial a few houses down"
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  • Miriam I.
    "I live in this part of Hammond 5 years and never had any problems except a package was missing from my steps but other than that it's all good love I live in north Hammond as well with no problems"
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  • Diazeliceo
    "Gun shots a lot.........drugs every where . Crack heads always running around . Gary people moving over here more which makes things worse"
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  • Hattie_mae_andrews35
    "Nothing. It’s basic. Nothing special, but not crappy either. Nice neighborhood, nice neighbors (most of the time)."
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  • C m. j.
    "This is a historic area with large old homes on large lots. Big old trees and nice sidewalks makes for easy strolling. "
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-07-07 01:27:35 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