6711 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
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OFF MARKET

$281,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,112 sqft

6711 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
Est. Refi. Payment $1,813/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 17, 2025 for $275,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$281K
Since last month
Increased$200 (+0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+1.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$6K (+2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +146% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$281K
August 2026$280K
July 2026$283K
June 2026$286K
May 2026$288K
April 2026$287K
March 2026$285K
February 2026$285K
January 2026$275K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
6801 Forest Ave, Gary, IN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$240,000
06/15/26
3
1.5
2,188
6747 Birch Pl, Gary, IN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$287,000
07/17/26
5
2
2,308
6741 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.43
Single-Family Home
$270,000
04/24/26
4
2
2,256
6957 Ash Ave, Gary, IN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$229,000
01/15/26
3
1.5
2,330
7033 E 1st Ave, Gary, IN
0.50
Single-Family Home
$277,500
03/04/26
3
2
1,935
415 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN
0.25
Single-Family Home
$349,000
06/26/26
4
2
2,624
6755 Ash Ave, Gary, IN
0.38
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,676
6949 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.42
Single-Family Home
$300,000
08/12/26
4
2.5
1,836
7030 E 1st Ave, Gary, IN
0.46
Single-Family Home
$238,000
04/13/26
3
2
2,126
6647 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.44
Single-Family Home
$225,000
12/23/25
3
2
1,764

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
6760 Hickory Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
6801 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.04
$240,000
3
1.5
2,188
Recently Sold
452-56 Knox St, Gary, IN 46403
0.07
$10,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
446-50 N Knox St, Gary, IN 46403
0.08
$20,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
6619 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.09
-
-
-
-
Off Market
6925 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.14
$255,800
3
2.5
2,170
Off Market
512 N Miami St, Gary, IN 46403
0.16
-
-
-
-
Off Market
516 N Miami St, Gary, IN 46403
0.17
$258,100
3
1
1,163
Off Market
520 N Miami St, Gary, IN 46403
0.18
$198,700
3
1
1,496
Off Market
6929 Hemlock Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.21
$165,700
3
1
912
Off Market
342 N Jasper St, Gary, IN 46403
0.20
-
-
-
-
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 1951
2,112 sqft
$133/sqft
Garage

About this House

Spacious Ranch in Miller Beach.....less than a mile to the beachfront. Completely updated ranch home features two levels of finished space. The main floor features hardwood floors throughout the living/dining room and bedrooms. The kitchen has tons of cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and tile backsplash, the main floor bathroom features a deep soaking tub and custom vanity with granite countertops, the bedrooms on the main floor all have lots of natural light and huge closets. Venture down to the finished basement for an additional bedroom, living room, and laundry room.....and the special bonus space that can be used as a complete studio apartment for related living or just additional living space for the home.....there is a second kitchen and bathroom with a walk out access to the backyard. Lots of updates, new furnace, windows, new garage doors and openers, new paved driveway, freshly painted exterior, new flooring throughout.
6711 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,112 sqft single-family home in Marquette Park, built in 1951. It last sold for $275,000 on Jun 17, 2025 (5% below the $289,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2018 with an asking price of $2,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 5, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $281,000, with a rent estimate of $1,895/month.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Rebecca Olson
Listing Leaders Affiliated, (219) 384-7957
Bought with: Mary Willis, Monty Willis Team PC, (219) 464-4377
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#820417

Home Details for 6711 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2112 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: None
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Off Street,Garage Door Opener,Driveway
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1056

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450532305002000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $289,900

Location

Direction & Address
City: GaryCommunity: Grand Blvd Sub

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2112 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7797.24 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Agent Owned

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 820417Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1056

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 17, 2025
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820417
Sold
$275,000
May 18, 2025
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820417
Pending
$289,900
May 9, 2025
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820417
Listed For Sale
$289,900
Sep 27, 2024
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #807618
ListingRemoved
$265,000
Sep 26, 2024
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #807618
PriceChange
$269,900
Price decreased by 2%

Market trends in Gary

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$136K
$2.18KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$98
$1MoM
Available listings
303
47MoM

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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

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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Frequently asked questions about 6711 Forest Ave

  • What is 6711 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 6711 Forest Ave in Gary, IN is $281,000.
  • What is the price history for 6711 Forest Ave?
    6711 Forest Ave in Gary, IN last sold for $275,000 in June 2025.
  • 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 $136K. That is down $2.18K from the prior month.
  • Does 6711 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 6711 Forest Ave in Gary, IN has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 6711 Forest Ave?
    The lot at 6711 Forest Ave in Gary, IN is about 0.18 acres (7,797 sq ft).

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