8511 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
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OFF MARKET

$435,000

Last sold price
  • 3 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 2,440 sqft

8511 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 6, 2025 for $435,000

Home Value

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Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +186% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$445K
July 2026$449K
June 2026$453K
May 2026$456K
April 2026$454K
March 2026$451K
February 2026$452K
January 2026$435K
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
1045 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.25
Single-Family Home
$385,000
03/20/26
4
3.5
2,170
8353 Lake Shore Dr, Gary, IN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$899,900
11/03/25
3
3
2,018
1140 N Shelby St, Gary, IN
0.11
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/03/25
4
2
2,250
1025 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.25
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/26/26
3
3
3,780
1060 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.21
Single-Family Home
$289,900
07/14/26
3
2
2,204
8632 Oak Ave, Gary, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$387,500
04/30/26
2
2
1,440
1071 N Warren St, Gary, IN
0.43
Single-Family Home
$420,000
03/13/26
3
2.5
1,781
1050 N Vermillion St, Gary, IN
0.27
Single-Family Home
$350,000
07/08/26
3
2
1,336
540 N Tippecanoe Pl, Gary, IN
0.50
Single-Family Home
$320,000
10/03/25
4
2
2,518
8120 Lakewood Ave, Gary, IN
0.48
Single-Family Home
$272,723
02/03/26
4
2
2,256

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1033 N Sullivan St, Gary, IN 46403
0.07
-
2
2
1,966
Off Market
8602 Maple Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.09
$285,000
2
1.5
1,303
For Sale
8601 Maple St, Gary, IN 46403
0.09
$242,300
3
2
-
Off Market
1070 N Tippecanoe St, Gary, IN 46403
0.09
$253,500
4
2
1,900
Off Market
8432-8436 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
8409 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.06
$288,300
2
3
1,308
Off Market
1020 N Shelby Pl, Gary, IN 46403
0.07
$448,800
3
3
2,064
Off Market
8632 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.10
$387,500
2
2
1,440
Recently Sold
1045 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403
0.07
$291,000
2
2.5
1,250
Recently Sold
8530 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.13
$307,900
3
2.5
2,355
Off Market
8530 Locust St, Gary, IN 46403
0.13
$248,200
3
1.5
1,640
Off Market

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
1937
Living Area
2,440 sqft

About this House

Location, Location, Location! MILLER BEACH! Welcome to 8511 Oak Avenue - This Exceptional 4-Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home offers a walkout basement, making it perfect for any Multi- Generational dynamic or Income Producing opportunity! Main Floor Features: Spacious Formal Living Room, Elegant Dining Room, perfect for entertaining, a High-End Culinary Kitchen with premium finishes, a Convenient A1/2 Bath for guests, Separated Exercise Area for your fitness needs and an Elevated 3-Season Room with a vaulted ceiling, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the private yard - ideal for enjoying a morning coffee or breakfast while soaking in the peaceful surroundings. Upper Level: Main Bedroom with a luxurious 'Spa-Like' Ensuite Bath for ultimate relaxation, Two additional Spacious Bedrooms and a Custom Full Bath with attention to detail and quality finishes. Walkout Basement Level: Open concept Living and Dining Area, a Separated Kitchen , A3/4 Bath and Generously sized Bedroom with Daylight Windows for natural light. Exterior Features: Large Custom Paver Parking Area for 6+ vehicles, providing ample parking for family and guests, Private Backyard Oasis with a Seating Area and Firepit, perfect for alfresco dining and evening gatherings under the stars. Two Large Storage Sheds ! Custom Front Deck ! Private access to the lower-level walkout in the rear. Situated on a generous 50x150 lot, this property provides unparalleled privacy and serenity. Located just steps away from the beach access point on Sullivan Street, this home combines comfort & convenience, all within a vibrant community surrounded by National Parks and the National Lakeshore. Just minutes from the National Lakeshore, National Park, Beaches, Dunes, and Trails. Close proximity to Shelby & Locust Street for Restaurant Options and Nightlife, Marquette Park, Chanute Trail, and Tuskegee Air Museum all just a short distance away. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity! MAKE IT YOURS TODAY!
8511 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403 is a 3 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 2,440 sqft single-family home in Marquette Park, built in 1937. It last sold for $435,000 on Jun 6, 2025 (2% below the $445,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2025 with an asking price of $2,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 28, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,792/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Alan Harrell
McColly Real Estate, (219) 926-1616
Bought with: Tina Goodwin, Better Homes and Gardens Real, (219) 999-8990
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#817896

Home Details for 8511 Oak Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Daylight,Walk-Out Access,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2440 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Range Hood, Other, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Hot Water,ENERGY STAR Qualified EquipmentHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Two
View
Has a ViewView: Lake, Trees/Woods
Security
Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, Front Porch, DeckExterior: Fire Pit, Storage
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Off Street,Other
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1741

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1937
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450533132002000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $445,000

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2440 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7013.16 sqft

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 817896Water ViewWater View: LakeAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1741Below Grade Unfinished Area: 96

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 6, 2025
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #817896
Sold
$435,000
Apr 14, 2025
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #817896
Contingent
$445,000
Mar 30, 2025
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #817896
PriceChange
$445,000
Price increased by 17,015%
Mar 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,600
Mar 24, 2025
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #817896
Listed For Sale
$460,000

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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 8511 Oak Ave

  • What is the price history for 8511 Oak Ave?
    8511 Oak Ave in Gary, IN last sold for $435,000 in June 2025.
  • Is Gary a buyer's or seller's market?
    Gary is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Gary?
    The median sale price in Gary is $139K. That is up $14.26K from the prior month.
  • 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 recently sold homes in Marquette Park, Gary.
  • Does 8511 Oak Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8511 Oak Ave in Gary, IN has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 8511 Oak Ave?
    The lot at 8511 Oak Ave in Gary, IN is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).

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