7844 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403
OFF MARKET

7844 Locust Ave
Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 990 sqft

$223,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026

$223,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
990 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
1938
Living Area
990 sqft
Price/Sqft
$226
HOA
None

About this House

Act quickly to enjoy this duneland hideaway. Charming 2 level, year round cottage style home has 2 tier deck for outside entertaining. Interior boasts beautiful oak floors & trim, and a fireplace.
7844 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 990 sqft single-family home in Marquette Park, built in 1938. It last sold for $90,000 on Dec 29, 2003 (6% above the $84,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $223,800, with a rent estimate of $1,694/month.

Home Details for 7844 Locust Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 990 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: RefrigeratorRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Lower LevelHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Bi-Level

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, ScreenedExterior: Storage
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking: Off Street
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Paved
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 648

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1938
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 469836

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $84,900

Location

Direction & Address
City: GaryCommunity: Miller Beach
School Information
High School District: Gary

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 990 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6250.86 sqft

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 96365Above Grade Unfinished Area: 648
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Gene Ayers
Ayers REALTORS(r), (219) 938-1188
Bought with: Gene Ayers, Ayers REALTORS(r), (219) 938-1188
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#96365

Price History for 7844 Locust Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/29/2003$90,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #96365

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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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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    "great beach area. friendly and a community on the up tick for referring homes. Great year round place to live "
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    "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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    "Unlimited access to the beach and great restaurants that you are walkable. Also, the parks have trails and beautiful scenery. "
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