8530 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403
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OFF MARKET

$304,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,355 sqft

8530 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
Est. Refi. Payment $1,916/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 15, 2024 for $279,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$304K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-2%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+4%)
Since last sale
Increased$23K (+8.4%)
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 +126% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$302K
August 2026$304K
July 2026$309K
June 2026$314K
May 2026$319K
April 2026$313K
March 2026$311K
February 2026$305K
January 2026$305K
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
1060 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$289,900
07/14/26
3
2
2,204
1140 N Shelby St, Gary, IN
0.21
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/03/25
4
2
2,250
8632 Oak Ave, Gary, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$387,500
04/30/26
2
2
1,440
8120 Lakewood Ave, Gary, IN
0.40
Single-Family Home
$272,723
02/03/26
4
2
2,256
540 N Tippecanoe Pl, Gary, IN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$320,000
10/03/25
4
2
2,518
717 N Randolph St, Gary, IN
0.35
Single-Family Home
$335,000
09/08/26
4
2
2,113
1025 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.23
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/26/26
3
3
3,780
1045 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$385,000
03/20/26
4
3.5
2,170
8353 Lake Shore Dr, Gary, IN
0.27
Single-Family Home
$899,900
11/03/25
3
3
2,018
8000 Maple Ave, Gary, IN
0.36
Single-Family Home
$275,000
05/01/26
2
2
1,226

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
8530 Locust St, Gary, IN 46403
0.00
$240,600
3
1.5
1,640
Off Market
8500 Locust St, Gary, IN 46403
0.04
$276,400
3
2
1,677
Off Market
8614-26 Indian Boundary Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.09
$30,000
-
-
-
For Sale
8601 Maple St, Gary, IN 46403
0.05
$235,600
3
2
-
Off Market
801 N Shelby St, Gary, IN 46403
0.12
$280,000
2
2
1,600
For Sale
8602 Maple Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.07
$285,000
2
1.5
1,303
For Sale
1033 N Sullivan St, Gary, IN 46403
0.09
$316,400
2
2
1,966
Off Market
682 Tippecanoe St, Gary, IN 46403
0.15
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1020 N Shelby Pl, Gary, IN 46403
0.12
$448,800
3
3
2,064
Off Market
8511 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.13
$444,800
3
5.5
2,440
Off Market
8501 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
0.13
$454,900
2
2
3,000
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 8530 Locust Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1951
2,355 sqft
$129/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

Multiple Offers!Serenity in Miller Beach! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath brick cape cod on one of Miller's most serene blocks awaits. At less than a 10-minute walk to the beach, bars and restaurants, there isn't anything quite like it priced near 300k in the National Lakeshore. Major updates include a tear-off roof (2023), new outlets and switches (2023), AC and high efficiency Furnace (2019), Hot Water Heater (2019) and Electric Panel (2018). The heavy lifting has been done; now, come put your finishing touches on this gem. Motivated Seller!
8530 Locust Ave, Gary, IN 46403 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,355 sqft single-family home in Marquette Park, built in 1951. It last sold for $279,000 on Mar 15, 2024 (1% above the $275,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $304,200, with a rent estimate of $2,152/month.
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Sam Geraci
INcoast Homes LLC, (773) 983-1904
Bought with: Sam Geraci, INcoast Homes LLC, (773) 983-1904
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#541769

Home Details for 8530 Locust Ave

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, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2355 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, WasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Great Room, Living RoomSpa: BathHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: Enhanced Accessible

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Off Street
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 46
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1511

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450533135012000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $275,000

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2355 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5749.92 sqft

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 541769Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1511

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 15, 2024
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #541769
Sold
$279,000
Jan 2, 2024
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #541769
PriceChange
$275,000
Price decreased by 4%
Dec 12, 2023
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #541769
PriceChange
$285,000
Price decreased by 5%
Nov 16, 2023
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #541769
Listed For Sale
$300,000
Feb 8, 2018
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #417830
Sold
$108,000

Market trends in Gary

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$136K
$2.18KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$98
$1MoM
Available listings
303
47MoM

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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 8530 Locust Ave

  • What is 8530 Locust Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8530 Locust Ave in Gary, IN is $304,200.
  • What is the price history for 8530 Locust Ave?
    8530 Locust Ave in Gary, IN last sold for $279,000 in March 2024.
  • 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 $136K. That is down $2.18K from the prior month.
  • Does 8530 Locust Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8530 Locust Ave in Gary, IN has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 8530 Locust Ave?
    The lot at 8530 Locust Ave in Gary, IN is about 0.13 acres (5,750 sq ft).

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