5925 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
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FOR SALE

$173,900

Original price: $174,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,041 sqft

5925 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
Est. Mortgage $1,113/mo*
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1942
Price/Sqft
$167

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5925 Forest Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Great opportunity in Gary's 46403 area, just a few blocks from the beach and only a short walk away. This property offers the potential to become a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home and is ideal for a handy homeowner looking to build equity or an investor searching for their next value-add property. Property is being sold as-is.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Connor Pascoe
Weichert Realtors - Shoreline, (219) 864-8440
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#843563
Also Listed on NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 5925 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1041 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: NoneNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
No Garage
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1041

Days on Market

Days on Market: 26

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450531405002000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $173,900Price Per Sqft: $167

Location

Direction & Address
City: GaryCommunity: Johnson-Kennedy Estates

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 843563

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1041 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 843563Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1041Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1041

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

Marquette Park
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Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Marquette Park

At least 38 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say there's wildlife

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 23 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Lancegorman09
    "great beach area. friendly and a community on the up tick for referring homes. Great year round place to live "
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  • Lancegorman09
    "Beach lake park dunes sun fun great views happy place kindness special people love Indiana first flight. "
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  • Lancegorman09
    "The beach and dunes . Mostly permanent residents however some VBRO in this neighborhood. Very friendly neighborhood. A great deal of outdoor activities. "
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  • Andre S.
    "Lake events, movie in the park, lake street festival, air show, mini concerts, beach workout. Farmers market"
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  • Valerie
    "We have had neighborhood walks, cookouts, and lawn cleanup days. Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes are a few blocks from where I stay. There have been sponsored Earth Days in our neighborhood. Marquette Park and Pavilion are also within walking distance. "
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  • Saraspruth
    "My neighborhood has public transportation and great electric train that takes you to Chicago or other Indiana locations. "
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  • Valerie
    "The neighborhood is great, and just a short walk to Lake Michigan. The drive to downtown Chicago is about 30-40 minutes or one can commute by train. You can walk ~15 minutes to the stop or drive and park in under 5 minutes. "
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  • Buck7932
    "Beach access, restaurants, art, farmer’s market, shops, great neighbors, dog friendly, people friendly."
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  • Antonio D.
    "im a friendly helpful guy i have a car and im a cna i love meeting new people and combo with different folks. "
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  • Russellwillis50
    "There is only one grocery store in this area. You have to go to the other end of Gary for a decent one, or completely outside the city to really find what you're looking for. "
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  • Rbleverett
    "Unlimited access to the beach and great restaurants that you are walkable. Also, the parks have trails and beautiful scenery. "
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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

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
317 S Marion St, Gary, IN
1.03
Single-Family Home
$25,000
01/26/26
2
1.5
950
133 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN
0.53
Single-Family Home
$235,000
07/29/26
3
2.5
2,161
6755 Ash Ave, Gary, IN
0.66
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,676
6647 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.64
Single-Family Home
$225,000
12/23/25
3
2
1,764
415 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN
0.42
Single-Family Home
$349,000
06/26/26
4
2
2,624

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5937 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.02
$281,700
3
2
1,662
Off Market
6108 Hemlock Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.12
$189,900
2
1
1,074
For Sale
5915 Juniper St, Gary, IN 46403
0.12
$502,800
Studio
10
4,416
Off Market
356 N Lake St, Gary, IN 46403
0.15
$242,900
3
2
2,170
Off Market
6208 Hemlock Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.15
-
-
-
-
Off Market
713-715 N Lake St, Gary, IN 46403
0.16
-
-
-
-
Off Market
713 N Lake St, Gary, IN 46403
0.16
-
-
-
-
Off Market
6220 Hemlock Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.17
$154,600
2
1
943
Off Market
6225 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.18
$370,000
4
4
3,840
Recently Sold
719 N Hamilton St, Gary, IN 46403
0.20
$283,200
3
2
1,645
Off Market
741 N Lake St, Gary, IN 46403
0.21
$170,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 2, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843563
PriceChange
$173,900
Price decreased by 1%
Aug 21, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843563
PriceChange
$174,900
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 7, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #843563
Listed For Sale
$179,900
Aug 6, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #842651
ListingRemoved
$179,900
Aug 5, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #842651
PriceChange
$179,900
Price decreased by 3%

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Frequently asked questions about 5925 Forest Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 5925 Forest Ave?
    Based on a $173,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 5925 Forest Ave in Gary, IN is approximately $1,141 (about $924 principal & interest, $142 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 5925 Forest Ave compare to homes in Gary?
    5925 Forest Ave in Gary, IN is listed at $173,900, about 25% above the $139K median sale price in Gary.
  • What do residents say about the Marquette Park neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Marquette Park neighborhood in Gary, IN as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Marquette Park, Gary.
  • What are the closest schools to 5925 Forest Ave?
    The closest schools to 5925 Forest Ave in Gary, IN are Banneker Elementary at Marquette (rated 3/10), Gary Middle School (rated 3/10), Mary M Bethune Early Child Development Center (Pre-K/Elementary).
  • How big is the lot at 5925 Forest Ave?
    The lot at 5925 Forest Ave in Gary, IN is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).
5925 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,041 sqft single-family home built in 1942. 5925 Forest Ave is located in Marquette Park, Gary. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 7, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 843563.