8720 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403
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OFF MARKET

8720 Oak Ave
Gary, IN 46403

Marquette Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,272 sqft

$409,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,490/mo*
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$409,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,490/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
2,272 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

High on a Dune just 4 houses from the white sand beaches of the southern tip of Lake Michigan. This house is surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Park. The top floor has 3 bedrooms, a recently remodeled full bath, a living room, dining area and recently remodeled kitchen. There is also sliding glass doors to a second story deck that is the full width of the home. You'll be surprised when you walk down to the lower level and see the beautifully finished area with sliding glass doors to the large patio. There is also a second kitchen in this area and a 3/4 bath. The easiest access is through the alley north of the house.
8720 Oak Ave, Gary, IN 46403 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,272 sqft single-family home in Marquette Park, built in 1967. It last sold for $395,000 on Aug 1, 2025 (1% below the $399,500 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $409,500, with a rent estimate of $1,922/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 8720 Oak Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2272 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Refrigerator, MicrowaveLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1136

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1967
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450533130019000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,500

Location

Direction & Address
City: GaryCommunity: Youngs Highlands Add

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2272 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6011.28 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 823537Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1136
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Gene Ayers
Ayers REALTORS(r), (219) 938-1188
Bought with: Brent Sherman, McColly Real Estate, (219) 763-4565
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#823537

Price History for 8720 Oak Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/01/2025$395,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #823537
07/07/2025$399,500PendingNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #823537
07/01/2025$399,500Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #823537
07/01/2015$182,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #366563
02/28/2015$189,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Gary

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$118K
$16.68KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
1.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$83
$6MoM
Available listings
355
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,880
Assessment$331,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8720 Oak Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8632 Oak Ave, Gary, IN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$387,500
04/30/26
2
2
1,440
1140 N Shelby St, Gary, IN
0.23
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/03/25
4
2
2,250
1050 N Vermillion St, Gary, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$350,000
07/08/26
3
2
1,336
1045 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$385,000
03/20/26
4
3.5
2,170
1025 N Vanderburg St, Gary, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$415,000
02/26/26
3
3
3,780
1163 N Rush St, Gary, IN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$650,000
08/28/25
4
2
2,040
8353 Lake Shore Dr, Gary, IN
0.23
Single-Family Home
$899,900
11/03/25
3
3
2,018
1071 N Warren St, Gary, IN
0.30
Single-Family Home
$420,000
03/13/26
3
2.5
1,781
925 N Warren St, Gary, IN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$275,000
06/08/26
3
1
1,816

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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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