6948 E 1st Ave, Gary, IN 46403
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SOLD
DEC 15, 2025

6948 E 1st Ave
Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 3,668 sqft

$150,000

Last Sold: Dec 15, 2025
30% below list $215K
$41/sqft

$150,000

Last Sold: Dec 15, 2025
30% below list $215K
$41/sqft
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
3,668 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1956
Living Area
3,668 sqft
Price/Sqft
$41/sqft
Parking
Open Parking

About this House

Calling all investors and visionaries! This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home with a bonus room is ready for your design touch. Located in a highly desirable neighborhood just 5 minutes from Miller Beach, the property has a new roof and been gutted and is primed for a complete transformation. The floor plan offers incredible potential, including a massive primary suite with an expansive en suite--already designed to accommodate dual laundry areas, one in the suite itself and another on the lower level. With the right vision, this home could become a stunning coastal retreat or a high-value resale opportunity. Don't miss the chance to bring this diamond in the rough to life in one of the area's most sought-after locations!!!
6948 E 1st Ave, Gary, IN 46403 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3,668 sqft single-family home in Marquette Park, built in 1956. It last sold for $150,000 on Dec 15, 2025 (30% below the $214,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2020 with an asking price of $1,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 30, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $220,400, with a rent estimate of $2,476/month.

Home Details for 6948 E 1st Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3668 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: NoneLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Upper Level,Lower Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Bi-Level
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckExterior: Rain Gutters, Private Yard, Lighting
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2460

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450532379017000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $214,900Price Per Sqft: $41/sqft

Location

Direction & Address
City: GaryCommunity: Condits Parkside Add

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3668 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6141.96 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 827052Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2460
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Frederick Long
Better Homes and Gardens Real, (219) 999-8990
Lanee Hollingsworth
Better Homes and Gardens Real, (219) 999-8990
Bought with: Frederick Long, Better Homes and Gardens Real, (219) 999-8990
Co-Buyer's Agent: Lanee Hollingsworth, Better Homes and Gardens Real, (219) 999-8990
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#827052

Price History for 6948 E 1st Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/15/2025$150,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827052
09/13/2025$214,900PendingNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827052
09/02/2025$214,900Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827052
11/30/2020$1,600ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/24/2020$1,600Listed For RentAgent Provided
12/23/2014$145,900ListingRemovedN/A
09/25/2014$145,900Listed For SaleN/A
01/11/2011$145,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/04/2010$145,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/15/2009$139,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/12/2009$139,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/02/2009$129,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/12/2009$139,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/03/2006$100,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #144815
11/01/2005$157,809Sold
N/A

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$3,221
Assessment$272,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 6948 E 1st Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6949 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.02
Single-Family Home
$127,000
09/24/25
4
2.5
1,836
6957 Ash Ave, Gary, IN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$229,000
01/15/26
3
1.5
2,330
6741 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$270,000
04/24/26
4
2
2,256
7030 E 1st Ave, Gary, IN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$238,000
04/13/26
3
2
2,126
7033 E 1st Ave, Gary, IN
0.05
Single-Family Home
$277,500
03/04/26
3
2
1,935
6755 Ash Ave, Gary, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,676
6837 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/09/26
3
2
1,868
6647 Ash Pl, Gary, IN
0.25
Single-Family Home
$225,000
12/23/25
3
2
1,764
6747 Birch Pl, Gary, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$287,000
07/17/26
5
2
2,308

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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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