540 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46402
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OFF MARKET

$51,500

Tax assessed value
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,276 sqft

540 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46402

Downtown

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,600
01/20/26
2
1
1,186
0.22
Single-Family Home
$20,000
02/11/26
3
1
1,426
0.05
Single-Family Home
$125,000
07/08/26
3
2
1,608
0.17
Single-Family Home
$24,000
03/03/26
3
1
2,088
0.31
Single-Family Home
$801
03/27/26
3
1
1,540
0.07
Single-Family Home
$48,785
08/07/26
4
2
1,568
0.35
Single-Family Home
$22,000
05/22/26
4
1
1,248
0.38
Single-Family Home
$12,000
04/21/26
3
1
901
0.26
Single-Family Home
$94,900
06/15/26
4
1
2,002
0.44
Single-Family Home
$120,000
06/10/26
3
1
1,112

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.01
-
2
1
1,850
Off Market
0.01
-
3
1
-
Off Market
0.01
-
3
2
1,848
Off Market
0.01
-
4
2
1,632
Off Market
0.02
-
3
1
1,176
Off Market
0.02
-
4
2
1,850
Off Market
0.02
-
3
1
1,012
Off Market
0.02
-
4
-
1,748
Off Market
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.03
-
3
1
1,536
Off Market
0.03
-
3
1
1,288
Off Market
0.03
-
3
1
1,122
Off Market
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
0.04
-
3
2
1,956
Off Market
0.04
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
0.04
$3,200
6
3
2,398
Recently Sold
0.04
-
3
2
2,114
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1908
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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,334/month.

Home Details for 540 Jackson St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
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 September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$133K
$3.83K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.5%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$98
$0
MoM
Available listings
342
38
MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Back to school events, attending camp, going to church, the park where kids play and and ride bikes, there is a neighborhood candy house "
  • 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 "
  • 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."
  • 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 buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Gary?
    The median sale price in Gary is $133K. That is down $3.83K 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 3/10), 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).

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