8717 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403
OFF MARKET

8717 Forest Ave
Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,176 sqft (on 1 acre)

$246,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,483/mo*
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$246,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,483/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,176 sqft
(on 1 acre)

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Local Information

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Description

Finished basement with bar/ pool table/ office / laundry room
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 8717 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherPatio
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1 acre

Price History for 8717 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
05/08/2017$100,000ListingRemovedN/A
02/07/2017$100,000Listed For SaleN/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,577
Assessment$148,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8717 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8611 Lakewood Ave, Gary, IN
0.07
Single-Family Home
$182,500
06/30/25
3
2
2,462
8400 Forest Ave, Gary, IN
0.20
Single-Family Home
$370,000
03/25/26
4
2
2,416
910 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.28
Single-Family Home
$249,900
01/16/26
2
1
1,336
540 N Tippecanoe Pl, Gary, IN
0.09
Single-Family Home
$320,000
10/03/25
4
2
2,518
1052 N Union St, Gary, IN
0.39
Single-Family Home
$45,000
10/21/25
3
3
1,346
8119 Lakewood Ave, Gary, IN
0.36
Single-Family Home
$280,000
06/23/25
3
2
1,966
8000 Forest Ave, Gary, IN
0.45
Single-Family Home
$525,000
04/10/26
3
3
2,846
8641 Lakewood Ave, Gary, IN
0.06
Single-Family Home
$163,000
01/07/26
4
1
3,004
1033 N Sullivan St, Gary, IN
0.37
Single-Family Home
$310,000
06/30/25
2
2
1,966
8120 Lakewood Ave, Gary, IN
0.36
Single-Family Home
$272,723
02/03/26
4
2
2,256

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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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  • 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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8717 Forest Ave, Gary, IN 46403 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,176 sqft single-family home built in 1961. 8717 Forest Ave is located in Marquette Park, Gary. This property is not currently available for sale. The current Trulia Estimate for 8717 Forest Ave is $246,600.