6040 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
OFF MARKET

6040 Forest Ave
Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,623 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

$316,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,896/mo*
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$316,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,896/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,623 sqft
(on 0.34 acres)

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Local Information

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Description

LAGOON FRONTAGE - JUST 2 BLOCKS TO LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH! This 1920's 2 story offers loads of opportunity with its lagoon frontage and newer, larger homes on each side. The main floor has a kitchen, pantry, dining room, sun room with lagoon views, and large living room with fireplace and built ins. Upstairs you'll find the 3 bedrooms and full bath. The south bedroom has a balcony and the north bedroom has a sunroom with windows on 3 sides allowing for a lagoon view. The basement is ready to be built out and already has a bathroom and laundry area. With some updaing, this home could be amazing .Close to downtown Miller shops & restaurants as well as the South Shore Station and Marquette Park.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from March 02, 2024

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 6040 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1623 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Great Room, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Two
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck, Screened
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2.5Number of Covered Spaces: 2.5Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2.5Parking: Detached
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: River FrontRoad Surface Type: PavedOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Water Body: Lake Michigan
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 60
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1473

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: 450531256014000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $225,000

Location

Direction & Address
City: GaryCommunity: Johnson Kennedy Estates

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1623 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Other

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 523668Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1473
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Nancy Del Prado
Avid Real Estate LLC, (219) 200-2239
Gene Ayers
Ayers REALTORS(r), (219) 938-1188
Bought with: William Godwin, Godwin Realty Company, (219) 916-5507
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#523668

Price History for 6040 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/22/2023$225,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #523668
12/20/2022$225,000ContingentNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #523668
12/10/2022$225,000Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #523668
05/04/2010$124,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/14/2009$124,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/18/2009$129,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,930
Assessment$254,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 6040 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
719 N Hamilton St, Gary, IN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$278,000
07/25/25
3
2
1,645
6755 Ash Ave, Gary, IN
0.62
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$220,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,676
6225 Forest Ave, Gary, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$370,000
03/20/26
4
4
3,840
6711 Forest Ave, Gary, IN
0.46
Single-Family Home
$275,000
06/17/25
4
2
2,112
415 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$98,000
12/12/25
4
2
2,624
6647 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.62
Single-Family Home
$225,000
12/23/25
3
2
1,764
7019 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.78
Single-Family Home
$265,000
08/14/25
3
1.5
1,943
6957 Ash Ave, Gary, IN
0.71
Single-Family Home
$229,000
01/15/26
3
1.5
2,330

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Neighborhood Overview

Marquette Park
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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

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  • 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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6040 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,623 sqft single-family home built in 1925. 6040 Forest Ave is located in Marquette Park, Gary. This property is not currently available for sale. 6040 Forest Ave was last sold on Feb 22, 2023 for $225,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $225,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 6040 Forest Ave is $316,700.