540 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46402
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OFF MARKET

540 Jackson St
Gary, IN 46402

Downtown
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,276 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,276 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
564 Van Buren St, Gary, IN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,600
01/20/26
2
1
1,186
441 Tyler St, Gary, IN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$20,000
02/11/26
3
1
1,426
565 Jackson St, Gary, IN
0.05
Single-Family Home
$125,000
07/08/26
3
2
1,608
433 Harrison St, Gary, IN
0.17
Single-Family Home
$24,000
03/03/26
3
1
2,088
753 Tyler St, Gary, IN
0.31
Single-Family Home
$801
03/27/26
3
1
1,540
768 Tyler St, Gary, IN
0.35
Single-Family Home
$22,000
05/22/26
4
1
1,248
441 Pierce St, Gary, IN
0.38
Single-Family Home
$12,000
04/21/26
3
1
901
701 Tyler St, Gary, IN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$94,900
06/15/26
4
1
2,002
435 Buchanan St, Gary, IN
0.44
Single-Family Home
$28,700
08/22/25
3
1
1,188
809 Pierce St, Gary, IN
0.48
Single-Family Home
$63,000
06/26/26
3
1
1,344

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
533 Van Buren St, Gary, IN 46402
0.03
-
3
1
1,288
Off Market
529 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46402
0.04
-
4
2.5
1,755
Off Market
571 Van Buren St, Gary, IN 46402
0.05
$190,000
4
2.5
2,145
Recently Sold
565 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46402
0.05
$125,000
3
2
1,608
Recently Sold
544 Van Buren St, Gary, IN 46402
0.07
$85,000
2
2
1,568
For Sale
540 Van Buren St, Gary, IN 46402
0.07
-
3
1.5
1,575
Off Market
537 Harrison St, Gary, IN 46402
0.10
$202,771
5
3
2,448
Recently Sold
448 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46402
0.12
-
3
1.5
2,640
Off Market
548 Harrison St, Gary, IN 46402
0.14
$84,000
3
2
1,828
Off Market
532 Harrison St, Gary, IN 46402
0.14
$165,000
4
2.5
1,380
Off Market
528 Harrison St, Gary, IN 46402
0.14
$179,200
4
2
-
Off Market
604 Harrison St, Gary, IN 46402
0.15
$156,000
4
2
2,294
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1908
Living Area
1,276 sqft

About this House

Nice Large 3 bedroom with partial finished basement. Separate living room with large dining area. Located near Southshore/Gary Metro bus station.

Tenant is responsible for all utilities such as
Gas/Electric/Water/Trash/Sanitation
Tenant must bring home at least $2800 a month. Accept phone calls between 9a-5p or leave a text with your name/how many in the household including the amount you bring home a month. Desired move in date. You must have check stubs and a valid Id to be considered.
540 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46402 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,276 sqft single-family home in Downtown, built in 1908. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2020 with an asking price of $950 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 27, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,484/month.

Home Details for 540 Jackson St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1908
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4486 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 27, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Nov 16, 2020
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$950
Feb 25, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$800
Feb 8, 2020
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$800
Oct 29, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$800

Market trends in Gary

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$139K
$14.26KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.9%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$97
$11MoM
Available listings
350
2MoM
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Neighborhood Overview

Downtown
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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 18 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 35 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 35 % Say there are community events

  • 18 % Say people would walk alone at night

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    "Back to school events, attending camp, going to church, the park where kids play and and ride bikes, there is a neighborhood candy house "
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  • Rosandman2004
    "Very safe and convenient. I’m happy to be where my family can interact and be comfortable. Plus our local police department officers are friendly and thoughtful "
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  • Youtubemodel
    "Sometimes it very quest in the middle of the day but always quiet at night. There is never any problems over here and most our neighbors are elderly, it’s all just flat out peaceful."
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  • Antonio S.
    "Nothing really isn’t honestly a great place. It’s honestly one of the most saddest places I’ve ever lived in."
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Frequently asked questions about 540 Jackson St

  • Is Gary a buyer's or seller's market?
    Gary is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Gary?
    The median sale price in Gary is $139K. That is up $14.26K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Downtown neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Downtown neighborhood in Gary, IN as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Downtown, Gary.
  • What are the closest schools to 540 Jackson St?
    The closest schools to 540 Jackson St in Gary, IN are Beveridge Elementary School (rated 4/10), Gary Middle School (rated 3/10), Mary M Bethune Early Child Development Center (Pre-K/Elementary).
  • Does 540 Jackson St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 540 Jackson St in Gary, IN has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 540 Jackson St?
    The lot at 540 Jackson St in Gary, IN is about 0.10 acres (4,486 sq ft).