8500 Locust St, Gary, IN 46403
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OFF MARKET

8500 Locust St
Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,677 sqft

$288,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 2, 2026

$288,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 2, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,677 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
1959
Living Area
1,677 sqft
Price/Sqft
$172
Parking
1 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

3 Blocks from Beach! UPDATED hillside ranch move in ready. New roof, refinished hardwood floors, paint, doors, trim and hardware. Kitchen with Jenn-air stove top, convection oven and new counter tops. Bathroom gutted and totally remodeled with ceramic tile, new sink, cabinet, toilet, tub and fixtures. Newer windows, siding, soffit and facia.
8500 Locust St, Gary, IN 46403 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,677 sqft single-family home in Marquette Park, built in 1959. It last sold for $111,000 on Jul 29, 2015 (8% below the $120,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $288,700, with a rent estimate of $1,813/month.

Home Details for 8500 Locust St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1677 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Oven, Range HoodDishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Humidity Control,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1062

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450533135007000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $120,000

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1677 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5619.24 sqft

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 351045Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1062
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Julie Elisha
McColly Real Estate, (219) 762-8578
Bought with: Nancy Del Prado, Ayers REALTORS(r), (219) 938-1188
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#351045

Price History for 8500 Locust St

DatePriceEventSource
07/29/2015$111,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #351045
03/04/2002$95,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #50745

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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  • 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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    "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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