6711 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
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6711 Forest Ave
Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,112 sqft

$287,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,773/mo*
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$287,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,773/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
2,112 sqft

Local Information

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

Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $287,600, with a rent estimate of $2,010/month.

Home Highlights

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

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
Last check for updates: about 21 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

Price History for 6711 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/17/2025$275,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820417
05/18/2025$289,900PendingNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820417
05/09/2025$289,900Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #820417
09/27/2024$265,000ListingRemovedNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #807618
09/26/2024$269,900PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #807618
09/16/2024$275,000PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #807618
08/29/2024$279,900PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #807618
08/22/2024$288,900PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #807618
08/15/2024$289,000PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #807618
08/08/2024$289,999PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #807618
07/29/2024$299,900Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #807618
07/16/2024ListingRemovedNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #805342
07/05/2024$319,000PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #805342
07/04/2024$319,500PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #805342
06/27/2024$319,900PriceChange
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #805342
06/14/2024$329,900Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #805342
02/05/2019$2,400ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/17/2018$2,400PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/12/2018$2,100Listed For RentAgent Provided
06/11/2018$92,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #429598
05/04/2018$99,900PendingAgent Provided
10/23/2017$99,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/20/2004$71,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #93456

Market trends in Gary

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$124K
$6.09KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$86
$3MoM
Available listings
352
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,755
Assessment$161,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 6711 Forest Ave

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
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
6747 Birch Pl, Gary, IN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$164,000
02/23/26
5
2
2,308
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
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
7019 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.42
Single-Family Home
$265,000
08/14/25
3
1.5
1,943

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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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    "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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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-07-12 09:37:46 PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Click here for more information