5640 E 5th Pl, Gary, IN 46403
Living/dining room
Bathroom
OFF MARKET

5640 E 5th Pl
Gary, IN 46403

Aetna
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 722 sqft

$57,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $409/mo*
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$57,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $409/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
722 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Nice single family home located in the Miller section of Gary on a quiet dead end street. Close to the library, bank, beach, south shore train station, public transportation and schools. Long time residents on the block, make for a family oriented environment. Nice and cozy, perfect for a starter home.

Tenant pays all utilities, an additional $115 can be added to the rent to add the water & sewage which will be paid by the landlord. Refrigerator and stove is supplied but can be removed if needed. Owner requests
1) Completion of Rental Application, which involves an employment and background check
2) An active bank account and the ability to pay rent by Zelle or CashApp, preferably Zelle
3) Utilities are to be transferred prior to the move-in date.
The house has a basement with a laundry area only, no full basement and no garage. No cats and only one (1) small dog allowed with an additional $50/month pet fee. No smoking.
5640 E 5th Pl, Gary, IN 46403 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 722 sqft single-family home in Aetna, built in 1926. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2025 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 11, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $57,200, with a rent estimate of $972/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 5640 E 5th Pl

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirCooling System: Ceiling FanHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1926
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Driveway Off Street, On Site

Price History for 5640 E 5th Pl

DatePriceEventSource
11/11/2025$1,100ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
10/20/2025$1,100Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
05/03/2019$800ListingRemovedN/A
04/22/2019$800Listed For RentN/A
03/06/2019$800ListingRemovedN/A
02/02/2019$800Listed For RentN/A
07/22/2018$750ListingRemovedN/A
07/21/2018$750PriceChange
N/A
05/22/2018$700PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/05/2018$750Listed For RentN/A
10/24/2017$750ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/19/2017$750PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/28/2017$650PriceChange
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09/24/2017$750Listed For RentAgent Provided
10/09/2015$650ListingRemovedN/A
08/08/2015$650Listed For RentN/A
10/28/2014$750ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/28/2014$750Listed For RentAgent Provided

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$1,354
Assessment$58,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5640 E 5th Pl

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
445 S Hamilton St, Gary, IN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$58,000
10/17/25
3
1
912
5962 E 3rd Ave, Gary, IN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$110,000
09/24/25
2
1
800
600 Elkhart St, Gary, IN
0.28
Single-Family Home
$800
04/27/26
2
1
592
5617 E 3rd Ave, Gary, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$51,300
01/08/26
2
2
700
336 S Hamilton St, Gary, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$113,500
11/21/25
2
1
1,744
605 S Howard St, Gary, IN
0.36
Single-Family Home
$119,900
10/24/25
2
1
862
664 Dekalb St, Gary, IN
0.40
Single-Family Home
$5,800
01/28/26
2
1
860
134 N Hancock St, Gary, IN
0.49
Single-Family Home
$40,200
11/18/25
2
1
927
6328 E 3rd Ave, Gary, IN
0.44
Single-Family Home
$124,500
06/12/26
3
1
900
6620 E 4th Ave, Gary, IN
0.62
Single-Family Home
$73,000
10/24/25
2
1
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Neighborhood Overview

Aetna
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What Locals Say about Aetna

At least 46 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 28 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 20 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • Ursula Hyde
    "I have a vehicle so I don’t use public transportation, but they just redid a multimillion dollar soft train station line which is 23 minutes away from my home and I think it’s a lovely thing for the community "
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  • Jhamalsmith2
    "You do have to commute to other surrounding city’s for shopping for your need and wants outside of ordering online."
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  • Trulia User
    "miller Marquette park is the best area in Gary Indiana Also I love being near the beach . It's great to raise a family and safe love living here so much don't want to live no where else in Indiana. Been all throughout Gary IN and this place is the best I seen ."
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  • Trulia User
    "the beach is nice some times. they redid the side walk for bikes so there's more space to walk and no space to drive. besides that, there really isn't much more to talk about. "
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  • Laronda169
    "I don’t know yet I just moved here in feb but I will see how things are through the months. But the beach is very nice and huge. Everything is convenient and not crowded "
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  • Latasha S.
    "Access to public transportation in the city and the train to Chicago is close by and has free parking for those that utilize it. "
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  • Christinaroberts982
    "This is a good neighborhood! I love that the blocks are filled with home owners and they keep their yards cut and so nice and clean!"
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  • Tyeed123
    "You really need you own transportation to get around shopping but if you want to visit Chicago the train is very close and using Lyft or Uber price is fair as long it’s not peak hours you good"
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  • Kocarika Evans
    "The beach is close and there is a park on the beach with picnic tables and grills try visiting it's beautiful there "
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  • Johnsonkistsha
    "Have to have transportation no city buses close by...very wooded area impossible to walk anywhere...takes me 1 hour to 1 1/2 to work everyday 2 hours round trip to and from work maybe more depending on 94 eastbound traffic "
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  • Kandace M.
    "Abandoned school across the street. Neighborhood can be rough but this avenue keep their homes well maintained"
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