8501 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
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FOR SALE

$454,900

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 3,000 sqft

8501 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
Est. Mortgage $2,829/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1949
$152/sqft
1 Car Garage

Local Information

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

About this House

Ultimate Miller Beach Getaway! 5 min walk to the Beach! Golf cart available too! 2 Bedrooms, 2 "Bonus" rooms in basement, 1 Full bath on main & .75 bath in basement. Completely updated modern interior from top to bottom, and turnkey move-in ready w/ an attached 1 car garage. New flooring, trim, windows, casing and crown molding throughout w/ wood burning fireplace. New Kitchen - granite countertops, porcelain flooring, cabinets and full GE appliances. New Bathrooms - vanities, porcelain flooring and backlit mirrors New wood & stone patio/deck, 16x16 Gazebo w/ electrical Basement walk out side door. UPDATED CITY WATER AND SEWER W/ SUMP PUMP.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Brian Waters
Mentor Listing Realty, Inc., bwaters@mentorlisting.com
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#844758
Also Listed on NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 8501 Oak Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3000 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, DishwasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One
View
Has a ViewView: Trees/Woods

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, PatioFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1600

Days on Market

Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450533132001000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $454,900Price Per Sqft: $152

Location

Direction & Address
City: GaryCommunity: Youngs Hlnds
School Information
High School District: Gary

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 844758

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3000 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5052.96 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 844758Attribution Contact: bwaters@mentorlisting.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1600

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

Marquette Park
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Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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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Market trends in Gary

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$139K
$14.26KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.9%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$97
$11MoM
Available listings
350
2MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$435K
Since last month
Increased$27K (+6.7%)
Since last year
Increased$37K (+9.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$202K (+86.7%)
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 +167% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$435K
August 2026$412K
July 2026$408K
June 2026$415K
May 2026$420K
April 2026$415K
March 2026$400K
February 2026$386K
January 2026$377K
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
8632 Oak Ave, Gary, IN
0.11
Single-Family Home
$387,500
04/30/26
2
2
1,440
1140 N Shelby St, Gary, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/03/25
4
2
2,250
1060 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$289,900
07/14/26
3
2
2,204
8000 Maple Ave, Gary, IN
0.32
Single-Family Home
$275,000
05/01/26
2
2
1,226
7800 Juniper Ave, Gary, IN
0.51
Single-Family Home
$250,000
04/20/26
2
1.5
2,132
1045 N Shelby St, Gary, IN
0.06
Single-Family Home
$291,000
12/03/25
2
2.5
1,250
7809 Indian Boundary, Gary, IN
0.49
Single-Family Home
$245,000
01/22/26
4
2
2,756
8120 Lakewood Ave, Gary, IN
0.48
Single-Family Home
$272,723
02/03/26
4
2
2,256
1025 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/26/26
3
3
3,780
717 N Randolph St, Gary, IN
0.39
Single-Family Home
$335,000
09/08/26
4
2
2,113

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
8511 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.01
$444,800
3
5.5
2,440
Off Market
8409 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.05
$286,400
2
3
1,308
Off Market
1020 N Shelby Pl, Gary, IN 46403
0.06
$448,800
3
3
2,064
Off Market
1045 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403
0.06
$291,000
2
2.5
1,250
Recently Sold
8432-8436 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1033 N Sullivan St, Gary, IN 46403
0.08
$316,400
2
2
1,966
Off Market
1140 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403
0.10
$350,000
4
2
2,250
Recently Sold
8601 Maple St, Gary, IN 46403
0.10
$235,600
3
2
-
Off Market
8602 Maple Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.09
$285,000
2
1.5
1,303
For Sale
8500 Locust St, Gary, IN 46403
0.12
$276,400
3
2
1,677
Off Market
8508 Pine Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.10
$774,900
3
3
2,728
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844758
Listed For Sale
$454,900
Sep 4, 2019
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #459374
Sold
$233,000
Jul 27, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$229,900
Jul 23, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$229,900

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Frequently asked questions about 8501 Oak Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 8501 Oak Ave?
    Based on a $454,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 8501 Oak Ave in Gary, IN is approximately $2,912 (about $2,465 principal & interest, $372 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 8501 Oak Ave compare to homes in Gary?
    8501 Oak Ave in Gary, IN is listed at $454,900, about 228% above the $139K median sale price in Gary.
  • What do residents say about the Marquette Park neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Marquette Park neighborhood in Gary, IN as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Marquette Park, Gary.
  • What are the closest schools to 8501 Oak Ave?
    The closest schools to 8501 Oak Ave in Gary, IN are Banneker Elementary at Marquette (rated 3/10), Gary Middle School (rated 3/10), Mary M Bethune Early Child Development Center (Pre-K/Elementary).
  • Does 8501 Oak Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8501 Oak Ave in Gary, IN has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 8501 Oak Ave have a yard?
    Yes, 8501 Oak Ave in Gary, IN has a yard.
8501 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3,000 sqft single-family home built in 1949. 8501 Oak Ave is located in Marquette Park, Gary. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 3, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 844758.